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Hi, I'm Monica Berger—a seasoned apparel designer with experience across mens, womens, and kids collections, including RTW, activewear, and athleisure. I translate trend insights into commercially successful designs, align with brand identity, and lead end-to-end product development to deliver on-brand, quality products on time and within budget. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to turn vision into market-ready lines.…Hi, I'm Monica Berger—a seasoned apparel designer with experience across mens, womens, and kids collections, including RTW, activewear, and athleisure. I translate trend insights into commercially successful designs, align with brand identity, and lead end-to-end product development to deliver on-brand, quality products on time and within budget. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to turn vision into market-ready lines.

Monica Alejandra Berger

Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, +1

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Hi, I'm Monica Berger—a seasoned apparel designer with experience across mens, womens, and kids collections, including RTW, activewear, and athleisure. I translate trend insights into commercially successful designs, align with brand identity, and lead end-to-end product development to deliver on-brand, quality products on time and within budget. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to turn vision into market-ready lines.…Hi, I'm Monica Berger—a seasoned apparel designer with experience across mens, womens, and kids collections, including RTW, activewear, and athleisure. I translate trend insights into commercially successful designs, align with brand identity, and lead end-to-end product development to deliver on-brand, quality products on time and within budget. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to turn vision into market-ready lines.

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Hi, I’m Monica Berger—a seasoned apparel designer with experience across mens, womens, and kids collections, including RTW, activewear, and athleisure. I translate trend insights into commercially successful designs, align with brand identity, and lead end-to-end product development to deliver on-brand, quality products on time and within budget.

I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to turn vision into market-ready lines.

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Work Experience

Apparel Designer – Mens & Womens at FILA USA

October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023

Led market research to identify trends in silhouettes, materials, fit, and color; translated inspiration into sketches and digital concepts; partnered on FILA RTW and athlete collections for Wimbledon, BNP Open, French Open, and US Open; developed tech packs and specs, managed sample development and approvals from proto to TOP; collaborated with Product Managers, Technical Designers, Merchandisers, Graphics, and Sales to deliver cohesive line reviews and final presentations.

Senior Lead Designer – Mens, Womens, & Kids at RE Brands Inc.

September 1, 2023 - Present

Lead design for lifestyle apparel, activewear, sleepwear, and loungewear across multiple brands; define seasonal design strategy; manage full product lifecycle from concept to production; oversee fabric sourcing and development; mentor a team of designers and a graphic artist to drive collaboration and high performance.

Senior Designer – Kids & Juniors Apparel, Loungewear & Accessories at Mystic Apparel Inc.

June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2020

Designed and managed private labels (Juicy Couture Girls, Love@First Sight) leveraging domestic/international sourcing, trade shows, and online channels to drive product innovation; presented inspiration, trends, designs, graphics, color, prints, and assortments to upper management; supervised design team; ensured timely development and quality.

Associate Designer / Product Developer - Juniors & Contemporary at InMocean Group, Inc.

January 1, 2012 - April 1, 2015

Collaborated with VP of Design on seasonal deliveries for Target Xhilaration Swim and SPANX Swimwear; performed market research to fuel concepts; produced CADs, flats, line sheets, prints, embroidery, trims, lab dips, and bulk samples; worked with patternmakers, tech designers, and sample sewers; coordinated with production for costing and testing; maintained daily vendor/factory communications for samples.

Associate Designer - Juniors, Contemporary, Missy RTW Swimwear, Resort Wear & Activewear at Swimwear Anywhere, Inc.

July 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Created seasonal collections from concept to production; collaborated with multiple divisions including DKNY, Michael Kors, Juicy Couture, etc.; researched market trends, produced CAD/technical flats, line sheets, and print/color repeats; negotiated with vendors on prices, minimums, and lead times; supported design leadership in development approvals.

Freelance Designer at G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.; Earthbound Brands

August 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020

Design assignments for G-III Apparel Group (Sportswear & Outerwear) and Earthbound Brands (Cut & Sew-Knits).