Shendy A.
Fashion Designer & Product Developer | Pattern Maker | Illustrator
I work across the full spectrum of garment development, from concept and design direction to tech packs, pattern making, sample review, fit refinement, and manufacturer coordination. What sets my work apart is the ability to bridge creative vision and technical execution. I can develop a collection concept from scratch, translate it into factory-ready documentation, identify fit and construction issues before they become costly production problems, and communicate directly with manufacturers to keep development moving efficiently. My background spans gown and bridal construction, RTW brand development, and occasion wear, giving me a broad technical foundation that adapts easily across different product categories and brand positions. Since 2010, I've worked across garment production, fashion education, and freelance product development. This experience allows me to approach projects not only as a designer, but also as a technical partner who understands how decisions made during development affect fit, manufacturing, cost, and final product quality. I believe strong product development comes from clear communication, thoughtful problem-solving, and collaboration. I ask the right questions early, flag potential issues before they become expensive revisions, and help ensure that a concept translates successfully from sketch to finished garment. Skills * Fashion design & collection development * Moodboards, concept development & design direction * Technical flats & construction drawings * Tech pack development * Pattern making & parametric grading * Sample review, fit analysis & revision direction * Manufacturer communication & coordination * Product development * Digital illustration & vector line art * End-to-end garment development
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $30k
Billed in all: $47,428$47k
$15k in the last 6 months
Across 33 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: #1 in 1 skill of 15
Rarest: top 0.20% in Vector Art, of 1,484. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- Sewing Pattern90 freelancers · 🇮🇩 #1Top 1%🇮🇩#1 of 5
- Line Drawing896 freelancers · 🇮🇩 #1Top 0.22%🇮🇩#1 of 60
- Pattern Drafting103 freelancers · 🇮🇩 #1Top 2%🇮🇩#1 of 6
- Vector Art1,484 freelancers · 🇮🇩 #1Top 0.20%🇮🇩#1 of 99
- #4Vector Tracing1,414 freelancers · 🇮🇩 #1Top 0.28%🇮🇩#1 of 80
- #4Fashion Illustration412 freelancers · 🇮🇩 #1Top 0.97%🇮🇩#1 of 22
- #6Fashion Consultation218 freelancers · 🇮🇩 #1Top 3%🇮🇩#1 of 8
- #7Tech Pack500 freelancers · 🇮🇩 #1Top 1%🇮🇩#1 of 18