Aklima

Fashion Designer & Expert Sewing Pattern Maker

Inditex /Zara Sourcing Office • Fulltime

Mar 2013 - Jul 2024 • 11 yrs 4 mos

Results-driven Fashion Designer and Expert Sewing Pattern Maker with over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, production-ready designs for global fashion brands. Specialized in fashion illustration, tech pack development, and innovative clothing design across women’s, men’s, unisex, and kidswear categories. Proven expertise in creating precise sewing patterns, pattern grading, and detailed technical documentation to support efficient manufacturing and consistent fit. Adept at transforming concepts into commercially successful collections by combining creativity with strong technical knowledge of fabrics, construction, and industry standards. Experienced in collaborating with sourcing offices and production teams to ensure seamless development from design to final product. Skilled in fashion graphics, textile design, and trend-driven collections, with a strong focus on quality, functionality, and market relevance. Key strengths include: Fashion illustration and concept development Tech pack creation and technical design Pattern making, grading, and garment construction Clothing design across multiple categories (men, women, kids, pets) Fabric selection and innovation Attention to detail and production accuracy Committed to delivering designs that align with brand identity while meeting client expectations, timelines, and industry standards.