Studio Designer at A’BOUT Design Corp

Pattern maker, grader and preliminary sample maker. Work with creative directors to develop styles and fine tune designs to prepare for sample making. Work from existing styles or create new blocks when necessary. Ensure seamstress has accurate patterns for clean workflow. Cutting samples and small production quantities. Conduct fittings with fit models. Full size range grading. Transferring patterns to hard paper.

Fabricator at Signal Acoustics

Work with creative director and wood workers to create sound proof panels for music studios. Cutting fabric according to various sizes of wood framed panels. Finalize color options to fit with studio space. Clean finishes and quality ensured techniques with carpenter tools to wrap fabric to panels. Organizing inventory to prep them for shipment according to client specs.

Factory Manager at JBIG Incorporated

Worked jointly with owner to organize production schedules, oversee quality, product development and general floor employee. Floor responsibilities include: Marker making, Cutting/bundling, Mid-pressing, applying finishes, Pattern and sewing alterations, Quality control, packing and shipping. Provided clients full sample development service: Full use of PAD system, Pattern drafting (digitizing original patterns or drafting styles from saved blocks) and grading, Interpreting illustrations/instructions into patterns, and extensive knowledge of fabrics and fit utilized; worked with clients to ensure final garments are accurate to their design.

Production Assistant at Ellie Mae

Work closely with production manager to schedule timelines around cutting samples and production for seasonal deadlines. Work with technical designer to produce tech packages, communicate sample making with factories and organize all matters relating to design process. Includes sample and production cutting, mid-pressing, bundling, quality control and notion sewing.

Fabrication, Social Acoustics at Toronto

Collaborated with clients to design and produce custom wood products, managing the workflow from design to production and overseeing client communication.

Founder / Lead Designer at Lesaca

Founder of a Toronto-based womenswear brand. Lead design responsibilities include digital pattern making, cutting and sewing muslins and final samples, tech packing and coordination with overseas factories for accessory production runs, fittings and custom piece work for a private clientele. Also photographer, director and creative director of promotional assets, including brand strategy, campaign and product photography retouching, and production of video/photography sets.

Production Assistant at Ellie Mae, JOB INC

Assisted in the preparation and management of cutting samples, ensuring that all production aspects flowed smoothly while meeting deadlines.