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I help apparel brands turn designs into production-ready garments — from concept to accurate patterns and detailed tech packs. Skilled in CLO3D, TukaCAD, garment construction, and grading, I deliver files your manufacturer can use right away, saving time and avoiding costly errors. What I do best: • Patterns & grading for perfect fit • Detailed tech packs with measurements, BOMs, and diagrams • 3D visualization in CLO3D to approve designs before sampling • Design refinement for style and functionality With years of hands-on work creating custom garments — from drafting patterns to sewing prototypes — I understand the full process and how to make designs factory-ready without surprises. Let’s create apparel that looks great, fits perfectly, and is ready for production.

Hello! I'm Zach, an experienced fashion industry professional with cross-functional skills spanning the fashion design development process, technical design, and production. My experience includes work in varied markets including ready-to-wear, swim and activewear, menswear, and knitwear. I find myself most excited when faced with technical challenges and enjoy the precision of crafting the perfect tech pack. At present, I am a Professor of Practice at the University of Cincinnati - educating the future of the fashion industry and sharing my expertise and passion for design and craft. I teach coursework focusing on CAD (Adobe CC), Technical Design, Knitwear, Design Development, and Pattern Making/Draping. My goal with freelance work is to stay actively engaged with industry to the benefit of my own professional development, teaching, and students. What can I help you with? -Creative and Conceptual Design -Design Development and Iterative Strategy -Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign -Technical Flat Sketches and Tech Packs -Consultation

Experienced. Authentic. Collaborative. Hi! I'm an illustrator and graphic designer with a track record of real commercial work across apparel, brand identity, and print design. I've designed original women's collections for boutique brands, led visual identity redesigns for a heritage workwear brand, and produced hundreds of croquis for major workwear companies. What I Do: Illustration: Logo elements · Branding icons · Fashion croquis & technical flats · Life drawings & portraits · Vector/pop · Hand-drawn · Black & white · Woodblock style · Animals & objects Graphic Design: Brand identity & logo design · All-over print & pattern design · Apparel branding · Print & layout design Apparel: Women's & men's collections · Brand refresh · Accessories AI Illustration Refinement: I redraw and refine AI-generated illustrations that aren't meeting client expectations — correcting anatomy, line quality, style consistency, and detail. What I Don't Do: I don't design AI slop. Every project starts with a genuine creative process rooted in illustration, craft, and original thinking, not a generated template unless consistency or scale requires it. That said, I often use Claude Co-Work for workflow management and am familiar with the advantages of using AI for repetitive non-creative tasks. My Process: Listen. Ask questions. Share sketches and references to align early. Execute. Revise. Deliver on time. Working With Me: I'm collaborative, communicative, and dependable. I ask the right questions upfront so we don't waste your time on the wrong direction. I've been told I'm easy to work with — and I take that seriously. Published credits: "Pogo Pippert in Popcorn Pandemonium!" (Author & Illustrator) and "Sustainable Luxe: A Guide to Feel-Good Fashion" by Jordan Phillips (Illustrator) 

With a robust background in fashion design, I have a keen eye for emerging market trends and a unique ability to translate those trends into cohesive brand handwriting. My designs not only reflect current styles but also resonate with customer needs, ensuring that each piece tells a story. I pride myself on my exceptional market research skills, allowing me to identify and anticipate shifts in consumer preferences. This insight drives my creative process, ensuring that my designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also commercially viable. In addition to my design expertise, I am passionate about styling. I love curating looks that highlight individuality while staying true to brand identity. My presentation design skills further enhance my ability to communicate ideas effectively and beautifully.

In my almost seven-year career in the fashion industry, I have had the opportunity to work in illustration, design, and production. I hope my diverse experience will be a useful tool for you and your business! - Career Highlights: Prabal Gurung's celebrity illustrator, 2018 Design Scholar for the Fashion Scholarship Fund, Selected Designer for SCAD Fashion Show, Capsule Collection Designer for Reese Witherspoon's company Draper James. - Experience designing in nearly every apparel category, including but not limited to: childrenswear, accessories, activewear, menswear, intimates. - Available for short-term and long-term contract work, part-time and full-time.