Lathy Ostrowski

Freelance Designer

2016 – Present

Worked on a contract basis doing technical design, textile pattern repeat, graphic design, web contents management, photo retouching, video editing, managing an e-commerce site, and social media marketing. I had the pleasure of working with the following clients: • Virus Performance Apparel • Travis Mathew • Vans - a Divison of VF Corp. • Rip Curl USA, • Ink Agency, • Driftek LLC, • Oasis Art Of Health and Beauty, • Sea Gypsies By Lost.

Designer

2019 – 2020

Worked as a contractor to help Men's Active Apparel team in design revisions, tech pack creation, BOM creation, and input styles into webPLM. Handled various product categories in cut and sew woven shirts, knits, fleece, and bottoms as well as socks in accessories

Designer

2018 – 2019

Rip Curl, is an Australian-born chain retailer of wetsuits & other boardwear, plus surfing products & accessories. I had the pleasure of landing a contract with the Menswear team at Rip Curl. performed design assistant and other duties as necessary but not limited: • Assist the designer in creating styles from concept to completion in whatever capacity is necessary. • Generate computer sketches and drapes final drawings with correct patterns, colors, graphics, and trims. • Create CAD artwork, recoloring, sizing, recreating, manipulating, and placing artwork on silhouettes of garments • Create SMU as per retail requests • Create tech packs for each season • Collaborated & worked closely with lead Designer, Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Merchandiser, and Product Development team members.

Surface Designer / Technical Designer

2016 – 2017

Sea Gypsies is a young contemporary clothing brand created by Lost International LLC. The brand creates collections seasonally, including clothing, swimwear and a full line of seasonal accessories. You can find us in small boutique stores, Tilly’s, and a small collection for Nordstrom. I worked with the Lead Fashion Designer on: • Line planning from initial concepts to pre-production. • Create tech packs including, but not limited to, fitting, revision comments, fabrics, and trims • Create SMU and changing the graphic design • Create repeat prints, and recoloring artwork. • Prepared seasonal photoshoots, edited photos for catalogs, and website. • Prepared for sale meeting, and trade show.

Design Assistant

2014 – 2016

Lost International LLC also known as Lost Enterprises, is a men’s sportswear brand. We have an online store and you can also find us in stores such as Sun Diego, Surfside, and Tilly’s. Since it is a small company, I was hands-on and very involved throughout the entire process. I assisted the Creative Director; Lead Designer in: • Preparing seasonal collections from initial concepts to pre-production. • Creating tech packs, fitting, construction, and communicate with vendors. • Create SMU, design changes, and recoloring design. • Photo shoots, photo editing, and product mockups. • Creating seasonal catalogs and merchandise pages. • Handle and maintain day to day projects including filing, organizing, tagging, line preparation, copying & updating development packages, fabric books, color cards. • designing labels, hang tags, graphics, and accessories. • Work with a graphic designer to create accessories, stickers, flyers, and printable tees. • Manage lab dip, strike offs, comments and approvals. • Handle product development to ensure all samples are executed in the highest quality of fit, construction, and workmanship. • Maintain professional and timely communication with distributors and manufacturers.

Junior Assistant Designer

2011 – 2014

My role was to collaborate with the graphics team, sample room, and patternmakers to create samples, cut and sew in-house, to be ready for trade shows, magic. The samples were also photographed where I then arranged and put in catalogs for buyers. • Create and revised CAD. • Take photos and create catalogs. • Maintain day to day projects including filing, organizing, tagging, line preparation, copying & updating development packages, fabric books, color cards. • Manage the flow of samples leaving and returning into the Design room. • Research trends, find samples and help with trend boards. • Maintain a product Block library for core fits in PLM and ensure product areas are maintained with the cross-functional team; gather information & update all reports.

Product Testing and Analysis

2009 – 2011

Started working as Product Testing and Analysis then applied for Juniors Assistant Apparel Designer position in 2011. Thanks to this position, I can provide technical solutions, and made me aware of regulations when designing. • Quality control all incoming samples to ensure proper fit, quality, CPSIA requirements, and government regulations. • Create spec sheets, tech pack, and fit measurement. • Quality test garments and samples. • Manage lab dip, strike offs, comments, and approvals. • Solve construction and fit issues as they arise and give direction to production. • Maintain professional and timely communication with testing vendors. • Communicate with license accounts informing of testing results and getting approval to deliver ordered product.

Production Assistant

2007 – 2008

Work as a temp while attending fashion design school. As a temp, I cross-collaborated with Product Development, Patternmakers, and Senior Fabric Manager. • Quality control all incoming samples to ensure they meet fit, quality standards, requirements, and government regulations. • Spec garments, record measurements, and solve any rise problems. • Manage the flow of samples leaving and returning into the file room. • Handle filing, organizing, updating lab dip, swatches, and fabric books. • Manage lab dip, strike offs, comments, and approvals. • Review and comment on knitted & weave fabric samples. • Assisted with pattern marker on pattern making & garment construction. • Maintain a product Block library for core fits in PLM and update all reports

Sale Associate

2006 – 2007

A Ready-to-wear, plus-size women's clothing brand of the Italian Max Mara Fashion Group. Sales, customer services, and keyholder

Sale Associate

2003 – 2004

Junior Department _RTW Sales, customer services, and cashier

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA

2004 – 2008

Skills: Presentations · Inspiration Boards · Creative Concept Design · Technical Packages · Teamwork

Transfer

Skills: Presentations · Creative Concept Design · Technical Packages · Teamwork

KIDZ - Graphic Art - True Religion

KIDZ - Apparel & Toy Accessories

KIDZ - The Crying Wolf Pop-Art

MENS - Travis Mathew