Mélissa Barragan Aponte
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Mélissa Barragan Aponte

Freelance Sportswear DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
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Mélissa Barragan Aponte
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Mélissa Barragan Aponte

Freelance Sportswear DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Freelancer Designer specialised in Sportswear with experience engineering high performance and innovative apparel by working alongside professional athletes. Designed cutting edge products for GB Rowing and England teams.
Work history
    Head of Design
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    Sportswear DesignerCrewroom
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    • Analysed trends to set seasonal ranges and drive newness • Designed innovative products that aligned with the brand aesthetic and maintained cost targets • Worked collaboratively with the CEO to ensure designs and colour palettes were aligned to become best sellers • Previously responsible for providing all technical packs, bills of materials, fit direction, and trims development • Briefed the Graphic Designer on new prints and projects • Organised all fittings and communicated fit changes to factories • Managed the critical path and ensured deadlines were met • Communicated daily with factories • Worked with athletes on developing and testing new products
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Skills
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Sports Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
Education
    London College of Fashion, UAL logo
    London College of Fashion, UAL logo
    Bachelor of Arts (BA) London College of Fashion, UAL
     - London, United Kingdom
    BA Fashion Sportswear, First Class Honours Degree London College of Fashion, London 2014–2017 Industry projects: garment design and production with Musto, Circle Collective and Rapha. Presented innovative ideas according to a set brief and produced fully resolved prototype.