Crystal Nembhard

Sr Technical Designer @H.I.S International

NY, US

Girls & Boys Knits/ Woven and Cut & Sew SweatersCreating and writing tech packs in BeProduct (also in Retail Link and FlexPLM for certain accounts)Oversea various categories (Newborn, Toddler and Big Kids) Girls and Boys styles amongst 15 accounts Travelling to fit when necessaryConduct the fitting for each account on the form or live models with Designers (in-person or over Zoom)Conduct Zoom calls with overseas factories to discuss construction or fit issuesCreated a WIP report format to be used within the department and maintained for all accounts and categoriesMeet with production teams to review new styles, timing and delivery dates for the current and following seasons. Review with Design artwork sizes and placements for certain stylesEstablish a procedure to process samples or submittals and training the team on this process. Including creating a departmental manual for new hires that is now used throughout the department Send fit comments and correspond with overseas factoriesReview epatterns received by factories and correct on Optitex software. Work alongside in-house patternmaker and sewers to create initial samples per season.

Moore College of Art and Design

BFA, Fashion Design