Lana Heyasat

Technical Designer @AKIRA

Chicago, IL, US

Schedules, organizes, and manages fittings for models and each department on the Apparel Buying team including Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Outerwear, and Accessories.• Observes and notes the necessary revisions required for apparel samples based on buyers\' requests and vision while following appropriate fashion construction. • Collaborates with designers and buyers while utilizing fashion forecasting to design and mock up fashion samples and product developments.• Communicates daily with international and domestic vendors to articulate the fitting comments and requests for samples within the apparel department. • Utilizes measurements, fit, and construction to review, revise, and create size grading spec sheets.• Creates guides including tech packs, illustrations, and files detailing fit, design, and construction direction to vendors.• Improve quality of product by taking lead with design team in audits specialized in improving fit and quality of varying styles pulled from bulk production.

Paris College of Art

Study Abroad, Fashion/Apparel Design

Dominican University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Fashion/Apparel Design, Minor in Fashion Merchandising