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I’m Maria Virginia Smith, a fashion designer and product development professional with 22+ years of experience taking apparel from concept through production. I’m highly organized and detail-focused, with deep expertise in creating tech packs, supporting garment construction and production design, and coordinating closely with vendors and factories to keep projects on spec and on schedule. Throughout my career, I’ve led design processes end-to-end—pattern and materials selection, fit and sample analysis, trend-informed concept development, and clear revision communication across teams. I’m also bilingual in Spanish and English, and I enjoy turning research and forecasting into commercially successful collections across fashion and tactical/sports apparel, using tools like Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office to deliver accurate, production-ready documentation.…I’m Maria Virginia Smith, a fashion designer and product development professional with 22+ years of experience taking apparel from concept through production. I’m highly organized and detail-focused, with deep expertise in creating tech packs, supporting garment construction and production design, and coordinating closely with vendors and factories to keep projects on spec and on schedule. Throughout my career, I’ve led design processes end-to-end—pattern and materials selection, fit and sample analysis, trend-informed concept development, and clear revision communication across teams. I’m also bilingual in Spanish and English, and I enjoy turning research and forecasting into commercially successful collections across fashion and tactical/sports apparel, using tools like Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office to deliver accurate, production-ready documentation.

Maria Virginia Smith

Brand Designer, Product Designer, Graphic Designer, +5

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I’m Maria Virginia Smith, a fashion designer and product development professional with 22+ years of experience taking apparel from concept through production. I’m highly organized and detail-focused, with deep expertise in creating tech packs, supporting garment construction and production design, and coordinating closely with vendors and factories to keep projects on spec and on schedule. Throughout my career, I’ve led design processes end-to-end—pattern and materials selection, fit and sample analysis, trend-informed concept development, and clear revision communication across teams. I’m also bilingual in Spanish and English, and I enjoy turning research and forecasting into commercially successful collections across fashion and tactical/sports apparel, using tools like Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office to deliver accurate, production-ready documentation.…I’m Maria Virginia Smith, a fashion designer and product development professional with 22+ years of experience taking apparel from concept through production. I’m highly organized and detail-focused, with deep expertise in creating tech packs, supporting garment construction and production design, and coordinating closely with vendors and factories to keep projects on spec and on schedule. Throughout my career, I’ve led design processes end-to-end—pattern and materials selection, fit and sample analysis, trend-informed concept development, and clear revision communication across teams. I’m also bilingual in Spanish and English, and I enjoy turning research and forecasting into commercially successful collections across fashion and tactical/sports apparel, using tools like Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office to deliver accurate, production-ready documentation.

Available to hire

I’m Maria Virginia Smith, a fashion designer and product development professional with 22+ years of experience taking apparel from concept through production. I’m highly organized and detail-focused, with deep expertise in creating tech packs, supporting garment construction and production design, and coordinating closely with vendors and factories to keep projects on spec and on schedule.

Throughout my career, I’ve led design processes end-to-end—pattern and materials selection, fit and sample analysis, trend-informed concept development, and clear revision communication across teams. I’m also bilingual in Spanish and English, and I enjoy turning research and forecasting into commercially successful collections across fashion and tactical/sports apparel, using tools like Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office to deliver accurate, production-ready documentation.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Technical Illustration

Expert

Prompt Engineering

Beginner

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Fashion Designer at Savage Tacticians

January 1, 2025 - October 17, 2025

Garment construction, creating tech packs, analyzing samples, and proposing improvements in designs, patterns, materials selection, and production. Managed the design process from conception through production hand-off; clearly communicated design revisions to the fashion team.

Fashion Designer at SAVAGE TACTICIANS

January 1, 2021 - Present

Garment construction and production support, including creating tech packs, analyzing samples, and proposing improvements to designs, patterns, and materials selection for production.

Fashion Designer at Creaciones Pussycats

January 1, 2021 - October 17, 2025

Fashion design and collection development; tech pack creation (specs, construction); product life cycle management; vendor and factory collaboration.

Fashion designer and collection development (tech pack & product life cycle management) at CREACIONES PUSSYCATS

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Fashion design and collection development, including creating tech packs with construction and specifications. Managed the product life cycle and collaborated with vendors and factories to support production. Focused on keeping designs aligned with technical requirements and facilitating smooth handoff from design to manufacturing.

Fashion Designer at GRUPO BH89, C.A.

January 1, 2013 - October 17, 2025

Led and coordinated all aspects of the design process including pattern design, materials selection, cost management, and production; managed design process from conception through production hand-off; communicated design revisions to the team; contributed to fabric palette and seasonal marketing efforts.

Fashion Designer at GRUPO BH89, C.A.

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Led key aspects of the seasonal design process, including pattern design, materials selection, cost management, and production coordination. Managed development from conception to production hand-off and communicated revisions clearly to the design team. Drew garments and patterns and wrote instructions for producing commercial patterns while balancing costing and aesthetic goals for fabric palettes. Developed marketing and advertising campaigns for sales promotions, fashion shows, and other promotions informed by data, trends, and forecasts.

Fashion Designer at GRAFICAS KELL, C.A

January 1, 2009 - October 17, 2025

Partnered with technical design and product management to drive product creation from samples to final production; coordinated the design process for multiple brands from concept sketches through adoption.

Fashion Designer at GRAFICAS KELL , C.A

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009

Partnered with technical design and product management to create products from samples through final production. Coordinated the design process across multiple brands from concept sketches through adoption, working closely with teams to ensure quality, consistency, and production readiness.