Freya Undine Hourani
(714) 323-7744
freya.hourani@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Dedicated, detail-oriented, and highly energetic technical
designer/production patternmaker with excellent references and
the following skills:
Advanced user of WebPDM & PLM
Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CS6, MS Office
Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
Thorough understanding of garment construction; proven fit
expertise across multiple product categories
Highly proficient in creating 1st thru production patterns
Advanced knowledge of Optitex PDS
Working knowledge of Gerber AccuMark PDS
Strong knowledge of Textile Characteristics (Knits & Wovens)
Good Hand-Sketching, Illustration, and Painting Skills
Excellent command of Color and Design Theory; elevated
aesthetic sense
Highly proficient in Tech Pack and Line Sheet Preparation
Highly creative, professional and analytical
Able to handle multiple tasks and actively re-prioritize
projects as needed
Strong Organizational, Communication, Writing and Math skills
Fluent in German; extensive global travel experience
EDUCATION
Fullerton College
01/10 - 06/10
Certificate in Project Management
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)
2006 - 2009
Associate of Arts, Professional Designation
Major: Fashion Design GPA: 3.60
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
1998 - 2004
Bachelor of Science
Major: Astrophysics, Minor: German
WORK EXPERIENCE
Topson Downs of California
09/12 - Present
Culver City, CA
Technical Designer & Production Patternmaker
Technical Designer:
Spec all incoming styles across multiple product categories
(junior/missy knits & wovens, mens knits & wovens, plus size
knits & wovens, kids knits & wovens) throughout entire garment
lifecycle, from 1st fit thru TOP stage
Manage/Lead fit sessions and take ownership of fit development
for every assigned style fit sessions conducted either on live
fit model or on a variety of dressforms take photos of each
style from multiple angles, ensuring all callouts receive
photographic documentation.
Suggest all required fit corrections, while collaborating with
the designer and the fit model to ensure all corrections maintain
the integrity of the desired silhouette and a good comfort level
Utilize the fit session photos and Illustrator to communicate
the required corrections to factories (both domestic and
overseas), uploading all material into PLM for centralization
purposes.
Using knowledge of grading, apply grade rules to each style
across the garment size run (eg. XXS XXL)
Compare approved l/dip, s/off, k/down and handfeel to fabric of
PP submits.
Furnish vendors with graphics illustrating label, hangtag, and
price ticket placement
Ensure vendor compliance by examining label, hangtag, and price
ticket placement at TOP stage
Production Patternmaker:
Kellwood Western Region
11/11 08/12
City of Industry, CA
Freelance Technical Design Assistant, (Juniors
Knits/Wovens/Dresses)
Generate style files in WebPDM, complete BOM and all style
summary information
Assemble Design Packs with fabrication, trim and yield
information, including all relevant swatches and trims
Work with Production to ensure overseas vendors receive
accurate information for each style
Prepare Pre-Cost packages for forwarding to overseas vendors
Update style information in PDM when required
Provide technical input upon request
Create PDM style boards and upload information to EBA
Generate technical flat sketches
Create linesheets for merchandising team
Work with First Patternmaker to communicate desired changes to
styles
Create and maintain photographic database of styles for each
Market
Tommy Bahama
05/11 - 10/11
Pasadena, CA
Freelance Assistant Designer (Missy Knits & Sweaters)
Extensive technical flat sketching: translate hand sketches or
protos into flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator
Work closely with technical designer on sketches of in-
development styles, utilize fit comments to ensure accuracy of
technical flat is maintained.
Create, maintain, and update tech packs and BOMs in Excel
Communicate daily with factories in China and HQ in Seattle
Assist with creation of line lists
Issue POs for design development goods and Salesman Samples
(SMS)
Create presentation boards of current and upcoming styles for
use in design review meetings
Create style sheets to pass off to technical design team
Recolor prints and do graphics editing as needed
Assist Associate Designer and Designer as needed with projects
OneWorld Apparel, LLC
07/10 01/11
Los Angeles, CA
Freelance Assistant Designer, Private Label (Style & Co)
Maintain and update all Sample Requests, from proto through
production
Put samples up to cut, track samples and dupes
Create and maintain Time & Action spreadsheets
Attend weekly Production meetings
Interface extensively with domestic and international vendors,
including textile vendors, dye and sublimation facilities
Create technical flats / CADs of in-development styles
Create linesheets and maintain photographic database of both
market and keep samples
Create embellishment layouts
Perform initial inspection of TOP/SIP garments to ensure
compliance with client standards
Receive bulk samples and prepare for delivery to client
Communicate daily with Production, Tech, and Costing
departments
Communicate with Cutters and Sewers
La Belle Robe
12/06 - Present
La Mirada, CA
Owner and Designer
Sketch original design per client specifications and provide
appropriate textile swatches
Drape and/or flat-draft original patterns to client
specifications
Conduct fit sessions and make necessary adjustments
Sew garments by machine and hand-stitch as needed for detailed
couture finishes
Embellish garments with beading or embroidery if desired by
client
** REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO SAMPLES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST **
