Fashion Tech Systems Thinker
3D digital fashion leader and technical strategist with 15+ years in fashion design and production, and 7+ years directing digital pipelines, garment simulation, and 3D product development. Known for bridging technical and creative teams — translating engineering capability into brand-facing products, shaping technology roadmaps, and leading client-facing demos and training. Thrives in small, early-stage teams building new fashion technology, with a strong interest in sustainable and circular fashion innovation.
Experience
2025 – 2026
Business Development Manager | CLO Virtual Fashion | New York, NY
Presented company vision and 3D fashion technology solutions to decision-makers and cross-functional teams at prospective and existing client organizations / Partnered with the 3D Design Team to strategize and execute software training and onboarding, driving successful client adoption / Analyzed client growth and expansion trends, using historical data to forecast future opportunities and inform go-to-market strategy across industries / Supported clients via email, video chat, and other channels, exceeding service expectations to drive retention / Collaborated with Legal and AP teams on client-related agreements JANUARY
2023 – 2025
VP of Digital Fashion | Modern Mirror Inc. | New York, NY
Worked with product and engineering teams to develop automated garment simulation pipelines and internal 3D asset management tools / Played a key role in advancing the company's garment simulation IP/ Oversaw the design of new VTO and client facing products / Led technical demonstrations of VTO products for investors, brands and clients / Demoed digital fashion workflows and pipelines to brand and client technical teams / Designed and participated in brand and client outreach events / Hired and managed staff / Created product specs and roadmaps for multiple teams / Organized and led meetings / Participated in team and project budgeting / Directed Motion Capture sessions and post cleanup / Worked with technical artists to perfect likeness and realism in digital humans.
FEBRUARY 2021 – JANUARY 2023
Digital Fashion Director | Modern Mirror Inc. | New York, NY
Designed UX wireframe for “Virtual Atelier,” a platform for onboarding brands and managing 3D assets / Collaborated with product team to design virtual atelier software for assisting communication with clients during the 3D garment creation process / Managed the recruitment strategy for Clo3D Virtual Sample Makers, including developing job postings, interviewing candidates, and overseeing the hiring process / Trained new Clo3D Virtual Sample makers in techniques for achieving realism / Led visual critiques and provided feedback and coaching / Project Manager and Team lead for Clo3D “virtual sample makers” during client activations / Oversaw and approved all final renderings / Led in-person demos of product from scan to try-on for investors, brands, and beta testers.
NOVEMBER 2017 – FEBRUARY 2021
3D CAD Director | Modern Mirror Inc. |New York, NY
Developed workflow and pipeline architecture for managing virtual sample making at scale / Developed 3D onboarding processes for fashion brands, including scanning house models, digitizing patterns, and strategies for digital asset management / Managed materials acquisition from brands for creation of 3D digital collection / Created hyper accurate 3D digital replicas of physical garments with precise fabric simulation / Replicated garment details based on real physical garment construction.
SEPTEMBER 2014 – NOVEMBER 2017
Owner, Designer | Cape & Cowl |Brooklyn, NY
Sketched and designed garments / Drafted patterns and created spec sheets / Sourced fabric and trim / Sewed samples / Managed sales.
NOVEMBER 2013 – SEPTEMBER 2014
Production Assistant | Missile NYC |Brooklyn, NY
Assisted in technical design and sample making process / Handled trim sourcing and cost analysis / Facilitated factory communication and tracking duties / Performed domestic production Quality Control.
JUNE 2010 – NOVEMBER 2013
Womenswear Designer | Emily Muller Apparel LLC |Boston, MA
Awarded “Best Fashion Designer” Best of Boston 2012 / Sketched and designed garments / Drafted patterns, created Tech packs and spec sheets / Managed sample making team / Oversaw production / Directed fashion shows and photo shoots / Managed sales.
APRIL 2002 – OCTOBER 2010
Bridal Designer | Self Employed |Boston, MA
Interpreted client’ ideas, designed and sketched gown variants / Draped, patterned and crafted original wedding gowns / Custom fit muslin prototypes / Tailored finished gowns.
JUNE 2007 – OCTOBER 2008
Tailor, Patternmaker | Costume Works Inc. |Somerville, MA
Executed cut-stitch-trim duties for new builds / Performed fittings and altered existing theatrical costume sets.
Education
2001
Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art
2004
Boston Architectural College | Boston, MA
Design principles, Drafting, CAD
2007
School of Fashion Design | Boston, MA
Clothing Construction, Pattern Drafting, Technical Design
Skills
Project management & product management
3D Digital garment creation
Draping, Pattern drafting
Client relations & business development
Software
Clo 3D, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter
Slack, Jira, Trello
Mural, Miro, Draw.io, Figma
Microsoft Office, G Suite