About Gillian Cordes

My name is Gillian Cordes, I use she/they pronouns, and I am a senior fashion design student at Fashion Institute of Technology. I am graduating in May 2022 and am pursuing a concentration in sportswear design. Additionally, I have an Associate in Applied Sciences in Fashion Design and minors in mathematics, economics, and art history. I am very interested in pursuing a career in technical design and most of my internship experience is in the technical design field. In the fall, I will be completing additional certificates in Browzwear and Gerber technologies. I have completed a course in Clo3D and am well versed with three dimensional software languages.

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GILLIAN CORDES

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EDUCATION

August 2018 - May 2022

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Fashion Design, Sportswear Design Specialization, May 2022
Associate in Applied Science, Fashion Design, 3.81 GPA, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, May 2020
Minors in Italian Language, Art History, Mathematics, and Economics, May 2022

Study Abroad Program, Fall 2018

POLIMODA, FLORENCE, ITALY

Concentration: International Fashion Design

EXPERIENCE

New York, NY, January 2022 – Present

MARCHESA
TECHNICAL DESIGN INTERN

Developed tech packs from proto stage through TOP stage; delivered corrections to the factories for style changes and adjustments to the construction.
Evaluated sample specs from the factories for fit while upholding company construction standards.
Expanded the company library of samples and mockups; increased availability of archives for company reference.
Constructed mockups for the factories as sew-by-guides for fit, construction, and placement.

New York, NY, May 2021 – August 2021

MAISON DE PAPILLON
FASHION DESIGN INTERN

Produced tech packs of ready-to-wear styles for the Fall 2021 season.
Illustrated seasonal flat sketches to provide to the factories as guidelines for new and existing designs.
Researched style and fabric trends for the Spring 2022 season; curated storyboards and recolorings.
Assembled and shipped orders to boutiques following company order sheets and line plans.

London, UK, May 2021 – July 2021

FRANCESCA CASTELLANO
SOCIAL MEDIA/MARKETING INTERN

Increased company sales by curating new consumer personas and headed outreach to potential customers representing those personas.
Improved brand social media presence by producing new posts and networking with engagement groups and potential clients.