Norman Rivera-Zeledon
Director of Technical Design - Mad Engine Global @Mad Engine Global, LLC.
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Technical Design - Mad Engine Global @Mad Engine Global, LLC.
Glendale, CA, US
Oversee the end-to-end Technical Design team serving multiple labels and brands. Navigated the post-acquisition transition of Mighty Fine into Made Engine. Ensured quality control, process, and regulatory standards were met, and new systems and technologies were developed. Maintained internal and external relationships and contract compliance. Liaised with Design, Pre-Production, and Production teams to ensure clear direction, prioritization, design integrity, and production flow. Sourced, hired, and trained garment industry professionals to enable sustainable output levels. Train in-house staff to meet multiple brand standards, including those of Nordstrom, Walmart, and Target. Protected brand fit integrity across various vendors, categories and across seasonal changes. Analyzed customer and internal feedback and developed improvement action plans.
EDUCATION
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Associate of Arts (AA), Fashion/Apparel Design and Technology
Long Beach City College
Fashion/Apparel Design
Career Development Institute
Certificate Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
East Los Angeles College
Fine Arts,French Language and Literature
SKILLS
ABOUT NORMAN RIVERA-ZELEDON
A trend-savvy Technical Design professional with a reputation for innovative improvements that promote brand and label consistency. Measurable success with over 20 years of fashion industry expertise. A rare combination of big-picture understanding balanced with detail orientation. Inclusive leadership style, incorporating diverse global resources into teams for quality improvement. Proven pattern,3D design, fit, grading,Tech Pack creation, spec and construction, and design expert. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; comfortable interacting with all levels of management, buyers, and vendors. Committed to continuous improvement focusing on coaching and mentoring at all levels for effective change management. Thrives in deadline-driven environments requiring influencing skills across matrix teams.Technical Design, Category Development, 3D Fabric Testing and incorporation, Team Leadership, Product Development Strategy, Pattern Development, Specifications, Fashion Design, Trend Analysis, Pattern Room Operation, Regulatory Compliance, Operations Management.Notable Accomplishments:*Managed and supported a high profile Private Label account achieving an extraordinary 200% sales increase in just four years, propelling our company to be named Vendor of the Year in 2023.*Initiated, nurtured, and developed a high-functioning Tech team of 15 team members including pattern makers, technical designers, spec writers, sample makers, and cutters.*Trained and coached international production teams to direct fit consistency, product integrity, and garment construction aligned with private label fit, function, and construction standards.
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