MARION ROBB WARD
BEVERLY
Summary
A passionate apparel professional with a solid technical base and the ability to effectively trouble shoot and problem solve. A passion to teach the next generation in apparel technical design. Driven for continual improvement and innovation to enhance product quality and fit while understanding the active sportswear business. Works well in a fast paced environment and has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Design Manager
NOBULL
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Technical design professional with extensive patternmaking grading and construction background.
- Expert in fitting and and correcting the fit of garments.
- Works with Design and Product Development to achieve the best possible garment fit and construction within the cost parameters.
- Mange and mentors technical designers and extended team members to ensure best solutions.
- Collaborates with factory and cross functional teams to develop innovative technical solutions for complex problems.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and company satisfaction.
- Coordinated with product managers to align design objectives with overall business goals, ensuring a cohesive end-to-end product vision.
- Developed detailed technical documentation to facilitate seamless handoffs between manufacturers and support ongoing maintenance efforts.
TECHNICAL DESIGN LEAD
NEW BALANCE
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Manage the fit process from inception through to production including the fitting meetings on live models
- Collaborate closely with designers to establish the design direction and fit intent is communicated to the factories
- Worked directly with factories to ensure the fit of the garment is correct, including advising factory pattern makers on pattern changes using Illustrator and/or Gerber Patternmaking.
- Travel to factories in Asia to oversee product development as needed.
- Delivered high-quality design solutions under tight deadlines, prioritizing projects based on client needs and expectations.
SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER
PUMA S.E.
01.2012 - 01.2021
- - Developed the correct fit for the Pre Olympic and 2020 Olympic on-track product, making sure the garments are high functioning and have high visibility
- - Manage the fit process from inception through to production including the fitting meetings on live models
- - Collaborate closely with designers to establish the design direction and fit intent is communicated to the factories
- - Control and manage the fit models and all fit sessions making design and development decisions as needed to ensure garment is production ready
- - Work with the factories to ensure the fit of the garment is correct, including advising factory pattern makers on pattern changes using Illustrator and/or Gerber Patternmaking
- - Travel to factories in Asia and central America to oversee product development
MANAGER PATTERNMAKER APPAREL
REEBOK
01.2006 - 01.2012
- - Responsible for creating an accurate interpretation of garment designs working closely with design, development and product managers on creation of a style to establish all design criteria are met
- - Assign grade and ensure all grading is correct
- - Travel oversees to help develop pattern blocks on the Gerber Patternmaking system, confirming all pattern measurements are measuring to Reebok guidelines and are production ready
- - Service factory needs by clarifying product inquiries
- - Travel to Asian factories to develop technical leadership and improve the quality of garment construction and fit
PRODUCTION PATTERNMAKER AND TECHNICAL DESIGNER
SUSAN BRISTOL
01.2001 - 01.2006
- - Utilized Gerber Patternmaking system for the companies first time
- - Facilitated fittings on live models
- - Communicated garment fit and design changes to factories by corrected patterns and technical drawings
- - Implemented all trim, stitching, and construction details to factories
PRODUCTION PATTERNMAKER
KRG
01.2001 - 01.2006
- - Utilized Gerber Patternmaking system
- - Collaborated with sample cutters and sample stitchers to ensure correct garment finalization
PATTERNMAKER
SIGRID OLSEN
01.1995 - 01.2001
- - Created first patterns and revised as necessary
- - Produced flat table markers for factory cutting
- - Conducted fittings on live models
DIRECTOR OF WARDROBE
BOSTON BALLET
01.1991 - 01.1995
- - Oversaw costume creation for numerous Ballets
- - Managed a team of up to 20 costumers
- - Created and managed department budget
Education
FASHION TECHNOLOGY DEGREE -
SEAFORTH SCHOOL OF FASHION
BEVERLY, MA01.2022
Skills
- PRODUCTION PATTERNMAKER
- GERBER PATTERNMAKING
- ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
- PC AND MAC
- Understanding of Industry Standards
- Operational Manufacturing Processes
- Multitasking
- Creative Solution Development
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Innovative Problem Solving
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Conceptual Visualization Skills
Current Position
TECHNICAL DESIGNER & APPAREL PATTERN ENGINEER, UNKNOWN, 01/01/22, Present
Timeline
Technical Design Manager
NOBULL
01.2024 - 02.2025
TECHNICAL DESIGN LEAD
NEW BALANCE
01.2022 - 01.2024
SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER
PUMA S.E.
01.2012 - 01.2021
MANAGER PATTERNMAKER APPAREL
REEBOK
01.2006 - 01.2012
PRODUCTION PATTERNMAKER AND TECHNICAL DESIGNER
SUSAN BRISTOL
01.2001 - 01.2006
PRODUCTION PATTERNMAKER
KRG
01.2001 - 01.2006
PATTERNMAKER
SIGRID OLSEN
01.1995 - 01.2001
DIRECTOR OF WARDROBE
BOSTON BALLET
01.1991 - 01.1995
FASHION TECHNOLOGY DEGREE -
SEAFORTH SCHOOL OF FASHION
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