About Erin Grgas-Louie
Erin is a Toronto-based professional who holds a Bachelor's and Associates's degree from The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She specialized in Intimate Apparel during her final three semesters while also taking classes in ready-to-wear and childrenswear design. Erin possesses an impressive digital skillset, including proficiency in Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite, CLO-3D, and Kaledo. While also excelling in hands-on skills such as sewing, draping, patternmaking, and illustration. Her exceptional attention to detail and keen eye for fit enables her to design beautiful pieces of high quality.
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Education & Experience
Fashion Institute of Technology - BFAÂ in Fashion Design
August 2021 - May 2023
Graduated with a Bachelor's in Fashion design with a specialization in Intimate Apparel.
Fashion Institute of Technology - AAS in Fashion Design
January 2019 - December 2020
Graduated with an associates degree. Learning ready-to-wear draping, patternmaking and illustration skills.
Kiki De Montparnasse Technical Design Intern
January 2023 - May 2023
Created flats, POMs, specs, and construction details pages for tech packs
Attended fitting sessions
Helped create a standardized guidelines package for manufactures
Organized patterns and samples
Prepare merchandise for shipments
Visit vendors for drop-offs and pick-ups
Uncle Studio Freelance Sample Maker
November 2021 - January 2022
Cutting and sewing samples as instructed by client.
Blue Bridal Sales Associate
March 2021 - August 2021
Assisting client to find their ideal wedding dress
Understanding the style and fit the client is looking for
Pulling dresses that meet their requirements and budget
Styling the client with accessories
Finalizing purchases
Booking future appointments
Sew Be It Studio Administration
July 2015 - August 2019
Register students for sewing classes
Customer service – help find fabric and sewing notions for customers
Sale transactions – processing debit, credit, and cash transactions
Opening and closing of studio
Organizing and set up for classes
Providing assistance to instructors and students as needed
Making in studio patterns