Francisco Quadros

Current

Designer at Franzoco, Inc

Past

Designer at Multi Group
Head Designer/Production Manager at Kiko Comfortable Clothing
Technical Designer/Freelance at Under the Canopy Apparel

Visual Merchandiser at DCOTA Jeffrey Michaels

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Education

Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

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Industry

Apparel & Fashion

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Francisco Quadros’s Summary

Dynamic, proficient designer and product developer professional, born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and raised in South Florida, US with over 5 years of experience. Working closely with strategy in the apparel industry I offer a successful record of accomplishments in Design, Product Development, Illustration, Technical, & Product Management.

Qualifications:

- 5+ years solid Design/ Merchandising & Product Development experience in Women's, Missy & Contemporary markets.
- Strong understanding of key accounts with the ability to provide direction in color, trend, silhouette & fabrication developments.
- Garment construction, quality & fit expertise, including patternmaking and specifications
- Categories Handled: Knits, Wovens, Sweaters, Denim, Outerwear
- Brand Building: Concept through Production
- Private Label Projects
- Graphic/Print Design
- Logo/Packaging/Signage Design
- Presentation Boards
- Sales & Marketing Presentation
- Overseas travel & Trade show experience

Francisco Quadros’s Specialties:

- Sportswear/Casualwear Development
- Garment Dye Development (Domestic & International)
- Fabric & Garment Wash, Treatment & Finishing knowledge
- Technical Packages/Illustrator/Advanced Sketching Abilities
- Domestic & Import Experience
- Managerial Skills (Direct Reports)
- Thorough knowledge of current manufacturing practices in all the latest design programs standard to the industry and a clear vision to achieve company goals.

Francisco Quadros’s Experience

Designer

Franzoco, Inc

(Apparel & Fashion industry)

April 2007 — Present (2 years 9 months)
Designer

Multi Group

(Apparel & Fashion industry)

September 2008 — December 2008 (4 months)
Head Designer/Production Manager

Kiko Comfortable Clothing

(Apparel & Fashion industry)

March 2004 — March 2008 (4 years 1 month)
Technical Designer/Freelance

Under the Canopy Apparel

(Privately Held; Apparel & Fashion industry)

August 2007 — September 2007 (2 months)

• Reviewed and created technical packages for production
• Approved pre-production samples specs according to approved production specs
Visual Merchandiser

DCOTA Jeffrey Michaels

(Textiles industry)

March 2003 — March 2004 (1 year 1 month)

Francisco Quadros’s Education

Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

Bachelor of Science , Fashion Design , 2001 — 2009

AWARDS / PUBLICATIONS / TRADE SHOWS:
• 2009 AIFL Best Digital Portfolio
• 2009 Miami Fashion Week – Emerging Designer Finalist
• 2009 AcheiUSA.com – Featured in “Our Talent”
• 2008 Palm Beach Fashion Connection – Showcase Designer
• 2008 Comunicando Moda – Featured designer
• 2007 Denver Apparel & Accessory Market – Spotlight Designer
• 2007 Art Design Fashion.com – Featured artist on costuming
• 2004 AIFL Best Portfolio, Men’s Wear & Children’ Wear
• 2003 President’s Ambassador’s Council–Student Honor Roll
• Attended/participated in Coterie, NY Moda Manhattan, Magic
• Attended Honk Kong Fashion Week & New Delhi-India Market Show
• Fashion Industry Insiders – Fort Lauderdale Member
• Palm Beach Fashion Connection – Event

Activities and Societies:

Magna Cum Laude