I’m a Senior Technical Designer and Product Development Manager with over 20 years of experience helping brands bring their apparel visions to life — from concept through production. I’ve worked with both global corporations and emerging startups, managing fit, quality, and construction standards across womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear. Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with companies such as Ralph Lauren, J.Crew, Vineyard Vines, and The Levy Group, where I led technical teams, established fit standards, and optimized communication between design, development, and overseas vendors. My freelance services include: Tech pack creation and updates (Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM) Fit evaluation, commenting, and virtual fittings Basic fit block development Cross-category technical guidance and mentoring Fluent in English, French, and Spanish (with intermediate Italian), I’m comfortable working with global teams and factories to ensure precision, consistency, and timely delivery. If you’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented technical designer who can provide expert support remotely, I’d love to discuss how I can help bring your product to market smoothly and beautifully. Let’s connect and create something exceptional together!

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I’m a Senior Technical Designer and Product Development Manager with over 20 years of experience helping brands bring their apparel visions to life — from concept through production. I’ve worked with both global corporations and emerging startups, managing fit, quality, and construction standards across womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear. Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with companies such as Ralph Lauren, J.Crew, Vineyard Vines, and The Levy Group, where I led technical teams, established fit standards, and optimized communication between design, development, and overseas vendors. My freelance services include: Tech pack creation and updates (Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM) Fit evaluation, commenting, and virtual fittings Basic fit block development Cross-category technical guidance and mentoring Fluent in English, French, and Spanish (with intermediate Italian), I’m comfortable working with global teams and factories to ensure precision, consistency, and timely delivery. If you’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented technical designer who can provide expert support remotely, I’d love to discuss how I can help bring your product to market smoothly and beautifully. Let’s connect and create something exceptional together!

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I’m a Senior Technical Designer and Product Development Manager with over 20 years of experience helping brands bring their apparel visions to life — from concept through production. I’ve worked with both global corporations and emerging startups, managing fit, quality, and construction standards across womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear.
Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with companies such as Ralph Lauren, J.Crew, Vineyard Vines, and The Levy Group, where I led technical teams, established fit standards, and optimized communication between design, development, and overseas vendors.
My freelance services include:
Tech pack creation and updates (Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM)
Fit evaluation, commenting, and virtual fittings
Basic fit block development
Cross-category technical guidance and mentoring
Fluent in English, French, and Spanish (with intermediate Italian),
I’m comfortable working with global teams and factories to ensure precision, consistency, and timely delivery.
If you’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented technical designer who can provide expert support remotely, I’d love to discuss how I can help bring your product to market smoothly and beautifully.
Let’s connect and create something exceptional together!

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Technical Design Manager- Women’s Knits and Swim at Vineyard Vines
February 1, 2025 - Present
Manages all aspects of fit approval from development to production. Conducted fittings and communicated fit corrections to overseas factories. Leads block and construction standards library. Provides guidance on the technical team reorganization. Mentors junior technical team.
Senior Lead Technical Designer at Kerri Rosenthal
July 1, 2024 - October 19, 2025
Established fit and quality standards for a new RTW high-end womenswear brand across all categories. Managed all aspects of fit approval from development to production. Conducted fittings and communicated fit corrections to overseas factories. Monitored and supported Design, Product Development, and Production TNAs. Provided technical expertise to cross-functional teams. Created and supported technical and cross-functional SOPs.
Swimwear Senior Technical Designer at The Levy Group
August 1, 2021 - October 19, 2025
Worked on Nautica, Spyder, Tahari, and Sperry Men’s and Women’s swimwear lines. Managed all aspects of production fit approval and TOP approvals. Conducted fittings, sent fit comments, and pattern corrections to factories. Worked on Costco and Marmaxx accounts. Collaborated with QC to resolve fit and quality standards issues. Managed vendor weekly WIP.
Menswear Senior Technical Design Consultant at J. Crew
November 1, 2019 - October 19, 2025
Worked on menswear woven shirts for J. Crew and Madewell and suiting for J. Crew. Assisted in transferring data from PLM to FLEX PLM. Conducted fittings, sent complete fit comments, and issued fit approvals. Review TOPs.
Layette and Childrenswear Senior Technical Designer Consultant at Q4 Kids
April 1, 2018 - October 19, 2025
Established the Jessica Simpson Layette, Infant, and Toddler line. Strategized workload to meet deadlines. Worked on Costco, Marmaxx, and Walmart accounts. Set quality, safety, and construction standards for Jessica Simpson and 7 for All Mankind lines. Conducted fittings and communicated fit corrections to overseas factories. Managed and mentored three direct reports.
Senior Manager Product Development and Technical Design - Cut and Sew Knits at Ralph Lauren
September 1, 2015 - October 19, 2025
Created initial technical packages from development to production. Established standards and grades for Missy, Petite, and Women categories. Reviewed sales team feedback to improve garment fit. Maintained TNA from development to production. Communicated daily with cross-functional teams to review and establish SOPs. Conducted fittings and ensured timely fit comments release. Managed and mentored multiple direct reports. Managed Childrenswear Factory Outlet USA and Europe technical packages and sampling processes; addressed safety and quality issues and proposed solutions.
Knits and Sweaters Technical Designer at Calvin Klein Jeans
April 1, 2004 - October 19, 2025
Conducted fittings and communicated fit corrections to overseas factories.
Layette and Sweaters Technical Designer at Ralph Lauren
May 1, 2002 - October 19, 2025
Conducted fittings and communicated fit corrections to overseas factories.

Education

Associate in Applied Sciences, Patternmaking Technology at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design at École Supérieure d’Arts de la Mode (ESMOD), Paris, France
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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