Robin Wagner
Freelance Design Consulting · Robin Wagner
San Pedro, CA
In My Own Words
Experienced New York and LA woven & knitwear designer with expertise across design, technical product development, textile
innovation, and sustainable fashion solutions. Specialized in both hand and machine knitting, stitch development, & full fashion
knitwear design with proficiency in industrial machine knitting software. Track record includes consulting for prominent labels,
developing custom knitwear for motion pictures and music industries, and collaborating with global production partners. Proven
ability to manage product development from concept to completion, including merchandising, tech packs, technical design, yarn
& materials sourcing, dyeing, & trend forecasting. Notable sustainability initiatives include research & launch of soy cashmere
blends, with grant writing and hands-on material testing.
Work Experience
Freelance Design Consulting
Robin Wagner2015 – Present
DESIGN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING Los Angeles- New York- Asia • Provide men's & womens's design and product development services including full fashion sweater and cut & sew knit & woven design, merchandising, materials research & development, concept boards, tech packs, technical design, fittings, embellishment, sourcing, product management, color & trend forecasting, line development • Custom knit & woven costume development for motion picture and music industries • Accessory design, prototyping, & development including handbags, med tech, dolls • Clients: KD New Yorktm, Ships- Japan, Feel The Piece, Three Dots, Grass Roots, Aryse, Gentle Giant Studios, Public School, Groom Official, NY Based Industries, Design Merchants, BSBP-Amsterdam. Mulberry • Sold to: Anthropologie, Sak's Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, American Rag- LA, Fred Segal, Harrod's London, Neiman Marcus, Free People, Urban Outfitters, Revolve Clothing, Shop Bop, Singer 22
Contract Managing Director
KD New York2015 – Present
Creative and Educational Consultant/Managing Director
• Consult on development of sustainable soy-based cashmere alternative fiber, branding, design, and production methodologies
• Develop training programs for garment knitting and production
• Design and program knit stitch textures and garments for Stoll CMS 530 machines
• Write grant applications for New York State Workforce Development
• Manage an ERP database of all machine knitted styles
• Technical knit manufacturing consultation
Education
Projects
Mermaid Wave Wear
https://leftcoast.agency/#lg=1&slide=0Technical Consultant for sustainable wetsiut brand. Responsible for all pre production through production size specs, fit, drawings, and graphics
KD New York: Vegetable Cashmere
https://kdnewyork.com/Executive Manager/Design for a cashmere alterative made from soy tofu waste!
Men's Design
Creative Director/Designer for men's lifestyle RTW brand
