FOX RACING / SHIFT | Technical Designer & Pattern Maker, Supermoto & Kart 2003 – 2004 Pattern drafting, fitting and constructing custom garments for sponsored athletes. Creating technical sketches, MRP tech packs, including engineering markers and grade specifications for technical outerwear and motocross bottoms. Lead fittings and collaborate closely with the design and R&D team to build new innovation in product. Pioneered the Supermoto class of functional outerwear for brand with focus on fit and protection by way of functional design. Managed work flow for team of 6; pattern makers and sewers. Created departmental organizational tools, implemented prototyping and production efficiencies for internal sewing and tech team and was the key liaison between design, our internal sample room and production. EDWIN J. BLOOKNICKEL | Technical Designer, Seamstress, Motosport 1998 – 2001 Customer consultation, design, and flat pattern drafting with an emphasis on superior fit and construction of key details. I collaborated with the proprietor and team to make build-to-suit custom, fully armored leather suits from start to finish for professional and novice street bike racers and downhill street luge competitors. Please view resume for complete professional experience.
SHIFT MX
technical designer + pattern maker + sample room manager
EDWIN J. BLOODNICKEL
pattern maker + technical designer + seamstress
LEVI STRAUSS
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