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Larissa Siems

Larissa siems

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Digital Pattern cutter/ 3D Digital garment tech

  • Education

    • Arts university bournemouth

      2014 - 2015
      Foundation diploma in art and design fashion/apparel design distinction

      Foundation diploma in Fashion design, as well as other subjects

    • Arts university bournemouth

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor’s degree fashion design and technology

      Specialisms:Fashion Design, development with focus on digital pattern cutting using Lectra Modaris- Gained further experience in garment construction and manual and CAD pattern cutting using the Lectra Modaris Suite and Kaledo programs- Improved ability to use specialist techniques, such as digital printing and fabric manipulationAchieved BA (Hons) Degree.Showed final 6-outfit collection on catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week, London.Successfully finished the… Show more Specialisms:Fashion Design, development with focus on digital pattern cutting using Lectra Modaris- Gained further experience in garment construction and manual and CAD pattern cutting using the Lectra Modaris Suite and Kaledo programs- Improved ability to use specialist techniques, such as digital printing and fabric manipulationAchieved BA (Hons) Degree.Showed final 6-outfit collection on catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week, London.Successfully finished the Lectra Digital Pattern cutting exam with a distinction Show less

  • Experience

    • Iris van herpen

      Mar 2017 - Aug 2017
      Studio intern

      Full-time atelier creative assistant from March- August 2017.Worked on couture pieces for the 'Aeriform' couture collection AW17:Hand sewing, machine sewing, sampling, toile development handling specialist materials such as silicone and glass.

    • Freelance, self-employed

      Jan 2018 - Apr 2023
      Freelance digital pattern cutter/ 3d garment developer

      Digital pattern cutting, using Clo3D and Gerber Akkumark. 3D virtual sampling and fitting ; Using Clo3D to work sustainably and less wasteful by reducing the number of physical samples needed in the design process. Creating production ready patterns and advising on finishing, details and technical specifications.Creating realistic renders to showcase products without the need to produce product.Creating digital creative content for a range of brands.

    • Graduate fashion foundation

      Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
      Exhibitor

      Showcased collection and portfolio at Graduate Fashion week 2018 in London.

    • Asos.com

      Sept 2018 - Feb 2019
      Freelance pattern cutter

      Working as freelance pattern cutter on Asos Womenswear department. Creating patterns manually as well as using Gerber Accumark.

    • Lu mei london

      Jan 2019 - Mar 2021
      Head of patterns

      Head Pattern cutter for luxury outerwear brand LU MEI London. CAD pattern cutting using Gerber, as well as additional manual pattern work.

    • Appareltasker (garmentology)

      Mar 2021 - Apr 2023
      Head of digital development

      Responsible for Sampling and Development of product at Apparel Tasker, sustainable garment manufacturer.Implementing Digital garment development and sampling with the aim to refine the production at Appareltasker to be further aligned with the factories’ zero waste, sustainable and ethical approach.Working with a range of brands and clients;-Creating digital patterns for various clients-Incorporating virtual fitting into the sampling process to move closer to a digital, less wasteful sampling environment-leading fit meetings and incorporating pattern changes-Working with a team of seamstresses to translate designs into samples-Responsible for producing patterns for production of various garments, most within casual, active wear and swimwear Show less

    • Burberry

      Apr 2023 - now
      Senior pattern technician

      Senior Pattern Technician for OuterwearUsing Clo 3D and Lectra Modaris for Pattern construction and amendments. Developing new methods and working with Design, product Engineering and Product Development in London. As well as working along with teams and technical department in Castleford.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lectra digital pattern cutting - distinction

      Lectra
      Jul 2018

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Larissa Siems
      Fred Spurr Award Fred Spurr Jun 2018 Fred Spurr Award received for graduate collection. Awarded for developing a graduate collection of 14 garments all in a digital environment.All garments virtually developed, derived from the pattern of a single garment, and toiled digitally using Lectra Modaris 3D.