ASTA SAVAGE

Ghost / Finery: June to December 2024

Creative and Production Pattern Cutter – Lectra.

City Goddess: January 2022 to January 2023

Creative Soft woven, Jersey and Evening Gown Dresses- Vetigraph Pattern cutter

Loaded, The Meaning Well, COS, InAvati

Various Freelance contracts, during before, and during Covid.

Maria Grachvogel: November 2019 – April 2020

Creative Soft Woven and Jersey Ladies Wear- Creative Pattern Cutter- CAD system Lectra & manual/draping.

COS: May 2018 – April 2020

Creative Soft Woven and Jersey Ladies Wear-Creative Pattern Cutter – CAD system Lectra & manual/draping

Andrea Hawkes: July 2019 – November 2019

Creative wedding dresses pattern and sample cutter – Freelance

Christopher Kane: September 2017 – April 2018

Digital / Production Pattern Cutter Ladies Wear Pattern Cutter CAD system Lectra

Jon Adam: May 2017 – September 2017

Garment Technologist - Children’s-wear.

Sylvia Jeffrey: December 2012 – December 2015

Designer /Pattern Cutter-Children’s-wear

Further employment details of my professional career from 2004, and my teaching career as a Senior Teacher of Dress Design, Construction and Sewing at the Vilnius School of Light Industry and Domestic Services can be supplied on request.

Pattern Cutting & Technical Skills

• Expert in Pattern Cutting: Proficient in manual, draping, and CAD (Lectra / Vetigraph) pattern cutting for creative ladies' wear, jersey-wear, and children's wear.
• Technical Drawing & Amendments: Skilled in creating technical drawings, making amendments, and ensuring accuracy for production.
• Fittings & Garment Amendments: Extensive experience in conducting garment fittings, making necessary alterations, and ensuring fit and quality standards.
• Sample Making: Expertise in sample creation, from initial design concepts to final garment ready for production.
• Grading & Production Support: Adept at grading patterns and preparing production documentation, including M-lists, fabric costings and trims costings. 

Collaboration & Communication

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborated closely with designers, seamstresses, garment technologists and other departments to ensure seamless communication and optimal results.
• Client Relations: Experience working directly with clients on private projects, including designing and producing custom garments.
• Production Coordination: Worked with manufacturers and factories to ensure garments meet specifications and deadlines.

Design & Concept Development

• Creative Design & Pattern Development: Contributed to the development of creative designs and pattern creation for renowned fashion brands.
• Research & Trend Analysis: Conducted market and trend research to influence design decisions and sample making for diverse clients.
• Collection Development: Led the development of multiple fashion collections, including both children's and ladies' wear, evening dresses, and custom designs.

Key Achievements

• Designing for Renowned Labels: Contributed to collections for international designers such as Donna Karan’s Urban Zen and Maria Grachvogel.
• Multiple Fashion Collections: Developed several successful collections across various categories, including casual wear, formal evening wear, and children's fashion.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Previously served as a senior teacher in Dress Design, Construction, and Sewing, providing guidance and instruction to future fashion professionals.
• Creative Childres and Adults Ballroom and Latin Dance Dresses for professional dancing. Supporting and Leading making process from beginning to end.

2002 – 2004: Lithuanian University of Law, Masters in Government Administration 

1997 – 2002: Vilnius Pedagogical University – Bachelor in Education Science.

 [Child Psychology 0-7 year olds]

1992 – 1995: College of Light Industry, Specialist in Dress Design, Pattern Cutting Construction

Languages - English, Lithuanian, Russian