Patriza Murillo
Redondo Beach
Summary
Apparel Product Specialist with over 8 years of experience in fabric and garment construction, managing product categories from concept through completion. Experience includes but is not limited to Designing, Sourcing, Production, Sample Department Coordination, Technical Designing, Planning and Quality Control.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Designer
Active Apparel Group Pty
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Proudest work achievement: successfully reduced production timeline with major accounts by implementing 3D renderings for style and fit.
- Managed work load for companies client base (10-15 active accounts) liaison between design & production to insure consistent flow in qualify and fit. Maintain WIP report and workflow.
- Traveled to overseas companies factory to work with pattern makers and merchandisers
- Traveled to work with clients fittings as needed
- Onboard, train, and supervise any assisting needs across all PD and tech team.
- Created and managed companies style blocks for all divisions and clients.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Presented creative solutions to client challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
- Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
- Created and managed companies technical department SOP
Senior Technical Designer
SOVEREIGN CODE, INC
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Proudest achievement: Successfully corrected companies baby to Men's size fit standards and created blocks within 3 months' time
- Shepherded prototype creation through pattern, sample, fit and grading processes collaborating closely with these groups to ensure specification and prototypes are as accurate as possible and represent design intention
- Offered suggestions, changes, and production perspectives to improve products and ensure successful commercialization of product during manufacturing
- Implemented, maintained, and executed consistently to required timelines to meet market rollout deadlines for all development cycle plans and provided detailed progress tracking reports.
- Successfully supported 4 tech team.
- Proactively managed WIP and Calendar to drive timely approvals & delivered product on-time.
- Partnered with Merchandising/Design, Sourcing, Sample Dept, Production, Planning, Quality Assurance, and liaison supplier offices.
Product Development -Senior Tech- Full Circle; Women's-Contemporary - Knits & Wovens
BOOM BOOM JEANS
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Proudest Achievement : the execution of a brand new women’s collection from design to production, establishing division SOP along the way.
- Collaborated with Sourcing, Planning and Production to understand suppliers and contractors' capabilities
- Identified and sourced appropriate materials and trims for style development in conjunction with Sourcing
- Ensured pre-production stage hits every milestone, from fit approval, PP approval, to trim approval
- Followed through on proper pattern adjustments by in-house sample dept development and supplier development .
Senior Tech for Contemporary Women's - Woven, Knits- Dresses, tops, jackets, and Bottoms
SANCTUARY CLOTHING
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Proudest achievement : Created production style blocks for company's library.
- Worked in both the Production and Design departments
- Reviewed factory prototypes, salesman samples and pre-production (production when appropriate) for accuracy, color match, quality, and function.
- Ensured pre-production stage hit every milestone, from fit approval, PP approval, to trim approval
- Established parameters for style specifications, style measurements, quality standards and construction
- Involved in daily fittings
- Checked patterns to ensure proper direction was followed.
Senior Technical Designer
EVA LONGORIA
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Achievements: Created collection technical full circle tech packs from design to production. Set up full graded formulas for all categories, tops, bottoms, knits, women’s and outerwear.
- Responsible for all fittings and fit comments, prototype to TOP stage samples.
- Implemented, maintained, and executed consistently to required timelines to meet market rollout deadlines for all development cycle plans and provide detailed progress tracking reports.
Technical Designer/Production Coordinator Assistant
TOPSON DOWNS
06.2010 - 09.2015
- Achievement: assisted in managing work flow for the companies private label department.
- In collaboration with design and the sample department, identified and documented any construction details or sew methods that needed to be communicated to the garment factories.
- In collaboration with company's Quality Manager, updated companies Quality Assurance Standards Manual as required
- Expert in executing processes to produce companies cost efficient product to Design aesthetic
- Assisted 15 Techs, 2 Technical Managers, 4 Sewers, and 1 Cutter
- Facilitated daily fit meetings on live model with design, production, and sourcing teams
- Created detail technical packages using Excel, Illustrator and PLM
Creative Director/ Operations Manager
LUXE BABY
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Founder and creator of a luxury Infant Apparel & Accessories Company in Los Angeles
- Designed & merchandised all collections
- Collaborated with Sourcing, Planning and Production to understand suppliers and contractors' capabilities
- Coordinated & attended all industry related Tradeshows around the country & Seasonal Market weeks
- Reviewed factory prototypes, salesman samples and pre-production (production when appropriate) for accuracy, color match, quality and function
- Implemented, maintained, and executed consistently to required timelines to meet market rollout deadlines for all development cycle plans and provided detailed progress.
Education
3D- Certification -
Browzwear University
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Teamwork skills\
- Manufacturing Processes
- Prototype Development
- Sketching proficiency
- Fitting assessments
- Specifications writing
- Sewing
- Pattern Making
- Garment construction
- Production Oversight
- Adobe Illustrator
- Design Team Recommendations
Projects
Current local production of Facemasks -Cutting, sewing, and logistics. Built the initial e-commerce site for Sovereign on Shopify from the ground up. Additionally, set up the Amazon Seller home page, product line, and inventory. Researched, tested, and conducted new Children's measurements guidelines using real models and Alvanon's specs information
Certification
- 3D Browzwear- 2023
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Technical Designer
Active Apparel Group Pty
02.2021 - 05.2024
Senior Technical Designer
SOVEREIGN CODE, INC
04.2019 - 03.2020
Product Development -Senior Tech- Full Circle; Women's-Contemporary - Knits & Wovens
BOOM BOOM JEANS
03.2018 - 02.2019
Senior Tech for Contemporary Women's - Woven, Knits- Dresses, tops, jackets, and Bottoms
SANCTUARY CLOTHING
10.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Technical Designer
EVA LONGORIA
10.2015 - 10.2016
Technical Designer/Production Coordinator Assistant
TOPSON DOWNS
06.2010 - 09.2015
Creative Director/ Operations Manager
LUXE BABY
01.2003 - 01.2009
3D- Certification -
Browzwear University
- 3D Browzwear- 2023
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