I'm a newly graduated fashion merchandising and design professional driven by creative innovation and market insight. I blend design flair with business strategy to deliver collections that look great and perform well in the marketplace. I've collaborated across design, merchandising, and production to develop seasonal lines, forecast trends, research fabrics, and prepare line plans and technical packages. I thrive in cross-functional teams, ensuring brand consistency, quality, and timely product launches.

Rolando Suarez

I'm a newly graduated fashion merchandising and design professional driven by creative innovation and market insight. I blend design flair with business strategy to deliver collections that look great and perform well in the marketplace. I've collaborated across design, merchandising, and production to develop seasonal lines, forecast trends, research fabrics, and prepare line plans and technical packages. I thrive in cross-functional teams, ensuring brand consistency, quality, and timely product launches.

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I’m a newly graduated fashion merchandising and design professional driven by creative innovation and market insight. I blend design flair with business strategy to deliver collections that look great and perform well in the marketplace.

I’ve collaborated across design, merchandising, and production to develop seasonal lines, forecast trends, research fabrics, and prepare line plans and technical packages. I thrive in cross-functional teams, ensuring brand consistency, quality, and timely product launches.

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Work Experience

Fashion Designer at Soiréess
June 1, 2019 - Present
Developed seasonal collections and collaborated with cross-functional teams across design, merchandising, and production; conducted trend forecasting, color palette selection, and fabric research; created line plans, technical packages, and style specifications; participated in fittings and revisions to ensure design excellence and fit; maintained brand standards and market relevance.
Fashion Designer / Technical Designer at 24/SevenInc
January 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Contributed to concept development, trend forecasting, color palette selection, and fabric research; prepared line plans, technical packages, and style specifications for product launches; supported fittings and revision documentation; ensured brand and design standards; collaborated with production and merchandising to align design with business goals.
Fashion / Technical Designer at BCBG Max Azria Group
October 1, 2007 - October 20, 2025
Assisted in design and technical package development for runway and product lines; collaborated with design and production teams to ensure fit, quality, and brand consistency; supported trend research and line planning.

Education

BA HHS Major in Fashion Merchandizing and Design at California State University Long Beach
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
AA Fashion Design & Business at Art Institute of California – Hollywood
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
General Education at Long Beach City College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment