Hi, I’m Sydelle Burke Meza. I’m a fashion-focused designer with over a decade of experience shaping ready-to-wear collections and contributing to distinctive brand aesthetics. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring interns, and staying ahead of trends to deliver innovative, market-ready solutions. I’m passionate about crafting thoughtful design processes—from initial inspiration to final production—and I thrive in fast-paced environments that balance creativity with practicality. I’m fluent in English and Spanish and pride myself on clear communication, mentorship, and a hands-on approach to design and execution. Whether refining silhouettes, coordinating with pattern makers, or organizing comprehensive line documentation, I aim to streamline workflows and elevate the finished product while staying true to brand identity.

Sydelle Meza

Hi, I’m Sydelle Burke Meza. I’m a fashion-focused designer with over a decade of experience shaping ready-to-wear collections and contributing to distinctive brand aesthetics. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring interns, and staying ahead of trends to deliver innovative, market-ready solutions. I’m passionate about crafting thoughtful design processes—from initial inspiration to final production—and I thrive in fast-paced environments that balance creativity with practicality. I’m fluent in English and Spanish and pride myself on clear communication, mentorship, and a hands-on approach to design and execution. Whether refining silhouettes, coordinating with pattern makers, or organizing comprehensive line documentation, I aim to streamline workflows and elevate the finished product while staying true to brand identity.

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Hi, I’m Sydelle Burke Meza. I’m a fashion-focused designer with over a decade of experience shaping ready-to-wear collections and contributing to distinctive brand aesthetics. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring interns, and staying ahead of trends to deliver innovative, market-ready solutions. I’m passionate about crafting thoughtful design processes—from initial inspiration to final production—and I thrive in fast-paced environments that balance creativity with practicality.

I’m fluent in English and Spanish and pride myself on clear communication, mentorship, and a hands-on approach to design and execution. Whether refining silhouettes, coordinating with pattern makers, or organizing comprehensive line documentation, I aim to streamline workflows and elevate the finished product while staying true to brand identity.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Designer, Dresses & Ready to Wear at Trina Turk
November 1, 2012 - March 1, 2025
Responsible for designing the Trina Turk dresses and ready-to-wear lines, analyzing color, style, fabric, and trims to maintain brand aesthetic. Stayed competitive by market-shopping silhouettes and techniques; coordinated with cross-functional teams on design and development; edited flat sketches in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; created and maintained line sheets, tech packs, and bills of materials; attended fittings and collaborated with pattern makers and sewing rooms; tracked line updates and oversaw development and production of the sample line; organized binders, knit downs, strike-offs, and trim development; ordered fabric/trims and managed multiple deliveries per year; participated in hindsight meetings to understand consumer needs; mentored design interns and prepared inspiration/mood boards.
Women’s Sportswear Assistant Designer at 7 For All Mankind
April 1, 2010 - November 1, 2012
Proficient in woven fabrics and cut-and-sew knits; edited flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; created and maintained line sheets, tech packs, and bills of materials; organized binders/boards, knit downs, strike-offs, and trim; prepared inspiration and mood boards.
Part-Time Retail Store Assistant Manager at Max Studio
June 1, 2005 - November 1, 2007
Managed bank deliveries, scheduling with staff, merchandising, and window displays; consistently reached sales goals and supported daily store operations.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion at Otis College Of Art And Design
August 1, 2005 - May 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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