Maaria Deek

Senior Technical Designer @Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Columbus, OH, US

Works closely with Design and Merchandising team to understand the vision and carry it through bulk production while meeting seasonal deadlines• Creates detailed tech packs that include construction details, graded/grading worksheets, BOM trim page and fit comments• Provides technical direction to direct reports and vendors to ensure samples are meeting fit standards• Leads fit sessions on live models and determines necessary fit adjustments to achieve desired fit of garment• Uses developed technical and CAD design skills to perform pattern revisions, based on call-outs and critiques from fit meetings, in PDS software• Leverages CLO 3D software to create and revise 3D apparel renderings to reduce amount of physical samples• Mentors and grows new team members’ technical and professional skill set. Providing coaching and feeback through team meetings and personal performance evaluations.• Works with vendors overseas to identify potential production/quality issues and makes recommedations to ensure brand integrity• Understands different types of fabrication and how specifications impact garment fit/design

Drexel University

Bachelor of Science (BS), Fashion/Apparel Design