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ApexFiz Designer
FemaleBrand Manager/SupervisorLive in SpainNationality
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PROFILE SUMMARY:
Experienced in men's and womenswear design and production, translating personal style to align with brand identity, from data-based commercial product to high fashion concepts with craftsmanship.
SKILLS
Textile expertise: technical understanding of combinations of fibres, techniques and stitches.
Proficient in CAD: Use Illustrator, Photoshop and AI 3d design (nanobanana, etc.) for design development and concept visuals that clearly communicate design ideas.
Patternmaking knowledge: experienced in pattern drafting and garment construction.
Work experience
Lead APEXFiz Knitwear Developer
ZARA MAN2024.07-Current(2 years)ZARA MAN | Lead APEXFiz Knitwear Developer: July 2024 – present Pattern making and development: create digital patterns using APEXfiz software. Present monthly 3D swatch simulations across various gauges, yarns, and colours. AI 3D Design (October 2025): Transform technical drawings into realistic designs using swatches created in APEXfix. Reduced development and style planning time by 20%. Present AI 3D models to aid concept visuals for internal presentations. ZARA MAN | Lead Studio & General Collection Knitwear Designer: December 2023 – present Concept development: propose creative direction for new collections every month. References from vintage, exhibitions and international research trips. Create 15+ initial product format plans and fashion line-up illustrations using Adobe Creative Suite. Market research: Predict global trends, conduct competitor analysis and monthly buyer meetings to review sales data for style renewals. Achieved over 70% sales exit rates within 6 months and developed over 15 styles that are repeat season designs. Material sourcing: Introduce new qualities and trims to support the company's cost and sustainability goals by visiting expos (SPIN EXPO Shanghai). Liaise with over 25 suppliers/factories from Italy to China. Sample development: Detailed tech packs. Oversee designs from concept to production. Lead weekly garment fittings and approve production samples, using PLM software for deadline management. Collection Management: Led knitwear development of biannual Studio collection and special collaborations, outperforming sales expectations by 50% within 1 year. Languages: Work in Spanish, writing emails, conducting meetings and presentations with colleagues.Women@Dior Mentee
DIOR2022.03-2023.04(a year)Selected for a worldwide mentoring and education program for young women. Directed by Dior in collaboration with UNESCO. Took part in exclusive workshops and projects aimed at empowering young women. Mentored by a member of staff in Dior UK.Womenswear Sample Room Intern
Christopher Kane2021.09-2021.11(3 months)Led material sourcing for the LFW spring-summer collection. Supported 30+ sample creations and pattern adjustments for smooth production outcomes. Coordinated showroom presentations and arranged buyer showroom meetings, briefed models and improved presentation quality.
Educational experience
POLIMODA UNIVERSITY
Inside Denim2025.01-2025.12(a year)UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Foundations of Textile Manufacturing2024.01-2024.12(a year)UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Fashion Design BA (Hons) Grade: First Class.2019.09-2023.06(4 years)
Certificates
UX Design: 3 Creating Personas
Digital Marketing Foundations
Introduction to Graphic Design
Enterprise Champion
UX Design: 2 Analyzing User Data
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