I'm Sophia Martinez, a Fashion Design graduate (BFA) from FIT, with hands-on experience in accessories design, sample construction, and technical development. I'm skilled at turning sketches into tangible prototypes, creating tech packs, and translating design concepts into physical samples for production. I bring creative vision and technical precision to luxury fashion houses, collaborating across design and production teams from prototype to final product. I'm excited to continue contributing to innovative accessories and garment designs at a forward-thinking brand.

Sophia Martinez

I'm Sophia Martinez, a Fashion Design graduate (BFA) from FIT, with hands-on experience in accessories design, sample construction, and technical development. I'm skilled at turning sketches into tangible prototypes, creating tech packs, and translating design concepts into physical samples for production. I bring creative vision and technical precision to luxury fashion houses, collaborating across design and production teams from prototype to final product. I'm excited to continue contributing to innovative accessories and garment designs at a forward-thinking brand.

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I’m Sophia Martinez, a Fashion Design graduate (BFA) from FIT, with hands-on experience in accessories design, sample construction, and technical development. I’m skilled at turning sketches into tangible prototypes, creating tech packs, and translating design concepts into physical samples for production.

I bring creative vision and technical precision to luxury fashion houses, collaborating across design and production teams from prototype to final product. I’m excited to continue contributing to innovative accessories and garment designs at a forward-thinking brand.

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Work Experience

Accessories & Handbag Design Intern at Alexander Wang
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Constructed handbag and accessory prototypes for design review meetings; translated sketches into physical samples; developed detailed technical specs and tech packs; created CAD flats and digital renderings to communicate design intent; collaborated with design and production teams on hardware selection, material sourcing, and quality control.
Luxury Product Specialist & Curator at Grailed Inc. / GOAT
February 1, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Analyzed luxury garment construction and quality standards to authenticate high-value designer inventory; curated collections based on brand heritage, material quality, and design trends for a global marketplace; leveraged deep knowledge of textile properties and manufacturing techniques to assess product condition and authenticity.
Showroom / Market Week Assistant at Isabel Marant
November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Managed sample organization and merchandising displays during high-volume market weeks; assisted sales teams with product knowledge and client presentations for international buyers; coordinated sample traffic and maintained showroom standards to support sales goals.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

CFDA Versace Scholarship Finalist
January 1, 2023 - February 19, 2026
Senior Thesis Show Finalist
January 1, 2024 - February 19, 2026
FIT Critic Award Winner
January 1, 2021 - February 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing