I am a seasoned Technical Designer and Team Lead with over 15 years in the fashion retail industry, specializing in garment construction, fit, pattern making, and development from concept to execution. I have led design teams, developed trims and accessories, and maintained quality control across luxury outerwear brands. I am passionate about combining fabric knowledge, construction details, and design aesthetics to elevate brand excellence. I am eager to contribute my expertise in technical design, product development, and packaging, and to grow within a collaborative, creative team.

Vernie Matue

I am a seasoned Technical Designer and Team Lead with over 15 years in the fashion retail industry, specializing in garment construction, fit, pattern making, and development from concept to execution. I have led design teams, developed trims and accessories, and maintained quality control across luxury outerwear brands. I am passionate about combining fabric knowledge, construction details, and design aesthetics to elevate brand excellence. I am eager to contribute my expertise in technical design, product development, and packaging, and to grow within a collaborative, creative team.

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I am a seasoned Technical Designer and Team Lead with over 15 years in the fashion retail industry, specializing in garment construction, fit, pattern making, and development from concept to execution. I have led design teams, developed trims and accessories, and maintained quality control across luxury outerwear brands.

I am passionate about combining fabric knowledge, construction details, and design aesthetics to elevate brand excellence. I am eager to contribute my expertise in technical design, product development, and packaging, and to grow within a collaborative, creative team.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Tagalog
Advanced

Work Experience

Technical Design Team Lead at Gestion Robert Barakett Inc.
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Led the technical design team; created a vendor’s manual with procedures, measurement guides, and quality assurance guidelines; rebuilt and upgraded technical packages with category drop-down menus; conducted vendor SWOT analyses to optimize machinery, production processes, and lead times; mentored new design team members on technical packages, measurement, and pattern corrections; transitioned to early research and design development including fabric sourcing, vendor communications, and silhouette selection aligned with sales requirements; participated in design presentations to the sales team.
Senior Technical Designer at Gestion Robert Barakett Inc.
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Handled trim development and price negotiation for two seasons; created a Trim Library; developed fit and pattern corrections; built a silhouette sketch bank for sportswear and outerwear; contributed to product development for accessories; authored BOMs, sketches, and measurement comments for overseas suppliers; maintained a bank of fit corrections and pattern manipulations.
Freelance Technical and Fit Designer at G-Tube Baby (Start-up)
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Created technical packages and inside construction design for ladies’ sportswear, kids’ outerwear/sportswear, and accessories; built BOMs, colorways, sketches, and labeling; developed silhouette bank; presented construction and styling research to the design team; identified construction issues and contributed to improvements.
Assistant Fit Technician / Production Assistant / QC Assistant at Ardene Holdings Inc.
May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2017
Measured garments for men, ladies, and kids; sent pattern corrections to overseas suppliers; ensured standard grading; built fit blocks; created a bank of pattern corrections; assisted Fit Manager on special projects and miscellaneous assignments.
Fit Technician at Mode Moose Inc. (Moose Knuckles Canada)
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Measured outerwear and sportswear; sent pattern corrections to overseas suppliers; applied standard grading across categories; built fit blocks to standardize fitting; created a bank of pattern corrections; assisted Fit Manager on special projects.
Fit Technician and Quality Control Inspector at Levy Group Canada
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Measured coats and related outerwear/sportswear; revised sketch illustrations per pattern changes; inspected coats in random selections; completed P.O. control sheets and sign-off after inspection; coordinated shipping labels to warehouses; held weekly reviews with shipping; issued debit notes to factories when needed.
Technical Designer at Mode Moose Inc. (Moose Knuckles Canada)
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Specialized in ladies’ wear, kids, and accessories; responsible for technical construction, BOMs, label assignments, and initial specs; built a silhouette bank; maintained fit corrections and pattern manipulations.
Freelance Technical Designer at G-Tube Baby (Start-up)
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Created technical packages and inside construction design for various categories; built BOMs, added colorways, created sketches and labels; assembled silhouette bank; presented construction and styling research to team; identified construction issues and contributed to improvements.
Technical Design Team Lead at Gestion Robert Barakett Inc.
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Led technical design initiatives; contributed to vendor evaluation and process improvements; oversaw upgrades to technical packages; directed design and development alignment with sales and production teams; supported early design research and fabric decisions.
Technical Design Team Lead at Gestion Robert Barakett Inc.
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Led the technical design team, overseeing garment construction, fit, pattern revisions, BOMs, lab dips, and collaboration with suppliers to drive development from concept to production.
Senior Technical Designer at Gestion Robert Barakett Inc.
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Developed tech packs, led fit sessions, revised patterns, coordinated with overseas suppliers, managed grading and lab dips, and supported production readiness.
Freelance Technical and Fit Designer at G-Tube Baby
July 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Provided technical design and fit expertise for a baby start-up; created patterns, supported BOMs and lab dips; ensured product meets developmental needs; collaborated with team.
Freelance Designer at La Piste
April 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Conducted garment research for newborns and men cycling wear; developed technical package, BOMs, labels, and initial specs; managed fit and construction details.
Senior Technical Designer at La Piste
February 1, 2026 - February 1, 2026
Senior technical design responsibilities including design packaging guidance, trims approvals, lab dips, CAD/artwork resizing, and reformatted technical packages.
Assistant Fit Technician/Prod’n Assistant/QC Assistant at Ardene Holdings Inc.
June 1, 2012 - May 1, 2017
Measured garments across multiple categories; sent pattern corrections; ensured standard grading; built fit blocks; maintained pattern correction library; supported various projects.
Fit Technician at Mode Moose Inc. (Moose Knuckles Canada)
December 1, 2017 - June 1, 2020
Measured men, ladies, kids outerwear; sent pattern corrections to overseas vendors; built fit blocks; created bank of pattern corrections; assisted fit manager on special projects.
Technical Designer at Mode Moose Inc. (Moose Knuckles Canada)
June 1, 2020 - December 1, 2022
Created vendor manuals and measurement guides; established QA guides; managed tech packs, silhouettes library; developed trims and accessories; led fit corrections and construction issue identification.

Education

Project Management Course at McGill University
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025
Master of Business Administration (mini MBA) at Universal Business School (U.K.)
January 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Attestation qualification - Patrioniste / Pattern Making at College LaSalle Montreal
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at University of the East
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
High School Diploma at Sacred Heart Academy
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1999
Project Management Course at McGill University
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Master of Business Administration (mini MBA) at Universal Business School (U.K.)
January 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Patrioniste/Pattern Making Attestation at College LaSalle Montreal
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2018
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at University of the East
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Sacred Heart Academy - Primary and Secondary Education at Sacred Heart Academy
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Attestation qualification - Patrioniste / Pattern Making
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Patrioniste/Pattern Making Attestation
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2018

Industry Experience

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