Apparel technical designer and Patternmaker

Experience in the industry

Product Development & Technical Designer for Nike Jerseys at Fanatics

Fanatics - Tampa, FL (2023–Present)

• Assist in product development for Nike-licensed baseball jerseys, creating tech packs in ENOVIA and auditing prototypes to meet measurement standards.

• Support fittings by organizing samples by category (P1, PPS, TOP) and updating fit comments in tech packs. Maintain up-to-date data in PLM software.

• Assist Nike Apparel’s technical design team by auditing prototypes, taking photos and updating standard documents.

• Software Used: ENOVIA, Box, Airtable.​

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Freelance 3D Technical Designer (Contractor)

3D Fashion Solutions, Sanders Creative Group - Tampa, FL (2022–2023)

• Created 3D garment simulations in V-Stitcher using DXF pattern files.

• Reviewed and edited digital patterns.

• Developed block pattern libraries.​

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Director of Product Development / Co-Owner

Essential Creative Development Inc. - Miami, FL / Tampa, FL (2014-2021)

• Provided consulting services in swimwear/activewear design and manufacturing.

• Managed swimwear production for private labels.

• Created block patterns based on client specifications and digitized DXF patterns for overseas production.

• Led a team of graphic designers, sewing technicians, and garment technicians.

• Sourced high-quality fabrics from overseas vendors and developed customized trims.

• Developed industrial processes, including thermo-sealing, laser cutting, fabric bonding, printing, and embroidery.

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Fashion Designer - Lingerie, Sleepwear & Swimwear / Owner

BSL Lingerie - Medellín, Colombia (2014-2018)

• Designed seasonal lingerie collections.

• Created tech packs, patterns, and grading charts.

• Owned and managed a manufacturing facility specializing in premium swimwear.

• Developed marking, cutting plans, and sewing processes using Optitex.

• Developed marketing strategies and participated in trade shows (Curve New York, 2010).

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Fashion Designer - Women’s & Men’s Collections

Hilacol S.A. - Bogotá, Colombia (2002-2004)

• Designed four seasonal collections annually using FreeHand software.

• Conducted trend research and fabric selection.

• Coordinated photoshoots, marketing, and fashion shows.

• Created tech packs using Optitex software.

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Fashion Designer - Teens Collections

Hilacol S.A. - Bogotá, Colombia (2000-2002)

• Managed seasonal teen collections and product development.

• Conducted trend analysis and material sourcing.

• Designed and developed tech packs.

Fashion Designer & Patternmaker - Women’s Bras

Lovable de Colombia - Medellín, Colombia (1999-2000)

• Designed and developed patterns for women’s bra collections.

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Fashion Designer - Women’s Luxury Sleepwear

Crez Ltda - Medellín, Colombia (1997-1999)

• Designed luxury sleepwear collections, including patternmaking and tech pack development.

Assistant Designer & Patternmaker - Women’s Bras

Corsetex S.A. - Medellín, Colombia (1996-1997)

• Assisted in lingerie design and patternmaking.