Hello! I’m Maria Virginia Smith, a fashion designer and tech-pack specialist with over 22 years of experience taking apparel from concept to production. I excel at creating precise tech packs, coordinating with vendors and factories, and delivering commercially successful collections across womenswear, menswear, activewear, and tactical lines. I thrive in collaborative environments that blend creativity with practical execution. I bring strong skills in trend forecasting, garment construction insights, color theory, and fit analysis, plus fluency in Spanish and English. My focus is to bridge design and manufacturing through clear communication, meticulous documentation, and proactive problem-solving to keep development on time and on budget.

Maria Virginia Smith

Hello! I’m Maria Virginia Smith, a fashion designer and tech-pack specialist with over 22 years of experience taking apparel from concept to production. I excel at creating precise tech packs, coordinating with vendors and factories, and delivering commercially successful collections across womenswear, menswear, activewear, and tactical lines. I thrive in collaborative environments that blend creativity with practical execution. I bring strong skills in trend forecasting, garment construction insights, color theory, and fit analysis, plus fluency in Spanish and English. My focus is to bridge design and manufacturing through clear communication, meticulous documentation, and proactive problem-solving to keep development on time and on budget.

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Hello! I’m Maria Virginia Smith, a fashion designer and tech-pack specialist with over 22 years of experience taking apparel from concept to production. I excel at creating precise tech packs, coordinating with vendors and factories, and delivering commercially successful collections across womenswear, menswear, activewear, and tactical lines. I thrive in collaborative environments that blend creativity with practical execution.

I bring strong skills in trend forecasting, garment construction insights, color theory, and fit analysis, plus fluency in Spanish and English. My focus is to bridge design and manufacturing through clear communication, meticulous documentation, and proactive problem-solving to keep development on time and on budget.

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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 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 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 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.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fashion Design at Centro Instituto de Diseño Grafico
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Certificate in Business Administration at Martinsburg College Distance Education
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
English as a Second Language at Craven Community College
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

Qualifications

English as a Second Language
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services