I’m Sarah Gonsalves, a technical design and product development professional with over 18 years of experience steering fashion brands from concept to production across the U.S. and overseas. I thrive on building strong design teams, aligning creative vision with manufacturing realities, and delivering market-ready apparel and accessories while maintaining a positive, collaborative environment. I excel in cross-functional collaboration—working with marketing, merchandising, and overseas vendors to hit deadlines, control quality, and optimize development processes. I’m passionate about turning customer insights into compelling products, fostering clear communication, and driving sustainable growth for brands through thoughtful design and disciplined execution.

Sarah Gonsalves

I’m Sarah Gonsalves, a technical design and product development professional with over 18 years of experience steering fashion brands from concept to production across the U.S. and overseas. I thrive on building strong design teams, aligning creative vision with manufacturing realities, and delivering market-ready apparel and accessories while maintaining a positive, collaborative environment. I excel in cross-functional collaboration—working with marketing, merchandising, and overseas vendors to hit deadlines, control quality, and optimize development processes. I’m passionate about turning customer insights into compelling products, fostering clear communication, and driving sustainable growth for brands through thoughtful design and disciplined execution.

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I’m Sarah Gonsalves, a technical design and product development professional with over 18 years of experience steering fashion brands from concept to production across the U.S. and overseas. I thrive on building strong design teams, aligning creative vision with manufacturing realities, and delivering market-ready apparel and accessories while maintaining a positive, collaborative environment.

I excel in cross-functional collaboration—working with marketing, merchandising, and overseas vendors to hit deadlines, control quality, and optimize development processes. I’m passionate about turning customer insights into compelling products, fostering clear communication, and driving sustainable growth for brands through thoughtful design and disciplined execution.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Design Manager at Bealls Inc
May 1, 2024 - October 18, 2025
Led and trained the design team with integrity and positivity, focusing on individual strengths and learning styles. Maintained calendar deadlines throughout the full development cycle of exclusive brands, ensuring fit and quality in collaboration with internal teams and overseas vendors.
Creative Director / Sales & Marketing Director / Owner at Josephine Resort
October 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025
Independently marketed an unknown apparel brand to gain accounts in over 30 stores worldwide within two years. Designed women’s resort wear bodies and prints for four consecutive collections. Managed development and production timelines with overseas manufacturers, created and maintained the company website, line sheets, ads, and handled account bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online.
First Thru Production Patternmaker / Technical Designer at Tori Richard
August 1, 2015 - October 18, 2025
Collaborated with the design department from concept sketch to actual fit. Created first-thru production patterns using Gerber Technologies. Conducted fittings to achieve ideal fit within the design concept and production. Communicated with sample sewers and factories to ensure proper construction of garments.
Senior Technical Designer / Product Developer at Ergobaby
September 30, 2013 - October 13, 2014
Created prototypes that met and surpassed product briefs from the marketing team. Managed technical packages including specifications, construction, and materials. Created, edited, and digitized patterns using Optitex PDS. Maintained calendar deadlines throughout the development process and coordinated with factories to ensure quality construction.
First Thru Production Patternmaker / Technical Designer at J.D. Fine Inc
October 1, 2013 - October 18, 2025
Pattenmaking and technical design responsibilities spanning from initial patterns through production, ensuring construction quality and adherence to design intent.
First Patternmaker / Technical Designer at Byer California
July 31, 2010 - October 17, 2025
Early-stage patternmaking and technical design across production cycles, supporting design integrity and manufacturability.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design at The Art Institute of California – San Francisco
October 7, 2003 - September 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other