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I'm Ana Chavez, an apparel design and production professional with over twenty years of experience turning concepts into market-ready garments. I specialize in design, technical design, product development, and team leadership, working across vendors and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to elevate design and sustainability, from CLO3D and AI tools to PLM upgrades, always focusing on collaboration, efficiency, and measurable results.…I'm Ana Chavez, an apparel design and production professional with over twenty years of experience turning concepts into market-ready garments. I specialize in design, technical design, product development, and team leadership, working across vendors and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to elevate design and sustainability, from CLO3D and AI tools to PLM upgrades, always focusing on collaboration, efficiency, and measurable results.

Ana Chavez

Designer, Production Manager, Brand Designer, +1

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I'm Ana Chavez, an apparel design and production professional with over twenty years of experience turning concepts into market-ready garments. I specialize in design, technical design, product development, and team leadership, working across vendors and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to elevate design and sustainability, from CLO3D and AI tools to PLM upgrades, always focusing on collaboration, efficiency, and measurable results.…I'm Ana Chavez, an apparel design and production professional with over twenty years of experience turning concepts into market-ready garments. I specialize in design, technical design, product development, and team leadership, working across vendors and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to elevate design and sustainability, from CLO3D and AI tools to PLM upgrades, always focusing on collaboration, efficiency, and measurable results.

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I’m Ana Chavez, an apparel design and production professional with over twenty years of experience turning concepts into market-ready garments. I specialize in design, technical design, product development, and team leadership, working across vendors and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

I’m passionate about leveraging technology to elevate design and sustainability, from CLO3D and AI tools to PLM upgrades, always focusing on collaboration, efficiency, and measurable results.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Head of Technical Design / Pre-Production Manager at KINDTHREAD

April 1, 2023 - Present

Lead team of Technical Designers, 1st through Production Patternmakers and Sample Makers; research and implementation of CLO3D + AI systems (Adobe Firefly, Vizcom, Raspberry, VibeIQ); implement PLM system upgrade and data migration; direct communication with vendors and cross-functional teams; track workflow and ensure GTR calendar deadlines and milestones are met

Director of Product Development at Careismatic Brands

October 1, 2019 - April 1, 2023

Led development from concept to pre-production for all in-house health care brands; led Corporate Identity, School, Promotional and Private Label divisions; managed teams of Product Developers, Technical Designers, Patternmakers and Sample Sewers; advanced designs while maintaining competitiveness and sustainability

Technical Designer at Topson Downs of California

November 1, 2017 - October 1, 2019

Topson Downs serves multiple Private Label clients such as Target, Nordstrom and Lord & Taylor; created Tech Packs for In-house Brands & Private Label Accounts; denim, sportswear and knit development (Junior, Contemporary, Men’s, Maternity, Plus Size, Kids); Browzwear V-Stitcher training and certification; conducted fittings and prepared fit comments

Designer at koi DESIGN, LLC

March 1, 2012 - October 1, 2017

Researched fashion-forward trends, fabrications and trimmings; collaborated with Creative Director to develop healthcare apparel designs; supervised design team; daily communication with Sample Room and Pre-production team; produced production tech packs and maintained weekly WIP; implemented Garber PLM and Simparel PLM systems

SPEC WRITER at MICHAEL STARS

March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012

Freelance Designer & Product Developer at EUGENE IS MY MIDDLE NAME

October 1, 2010 - February 1, 2011

Freelance Designer & Product Developer at 6126 BY LINDSAY LOHAN

December 1, 2009 - October 1, 2010

Technical Designer at ED HARDY

April 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009

Associate Designer at TADASHI SHOJI & ASSOCIATES

May 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Associate Designer at PACICO, INC.

March 1, 2007 - April 1, 2008