Apparel & Material Designer
Material
ALWAYS.
FIRST.
I design apparel systems where material innovation and sustainability aren't in tension — they're the same decision. Performance-driven. Construction-obsessed. Planet-accountable.
10+
Yrs Experience
∞
Sustainability First
Multi
Brand Range
Jersey & Fleece Systems
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Mechanical Stretch Wovens
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Circular Design Strategy
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Sustainable Sourcing
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Athletic Kidswear
Jersey & Fleece Systems * Mechanical Stretch Wovens * Circular Design Strategy * Sustainable Sourcing * Athletic Kidswear
01 - WHY IT MATTERS
MATERIAL IS THE MESSAGE
Deep expertise across jersey, fleece, and mechanical stretch wovens — sourced with intention, balanced for performance spec and responsible supply chain from first concept through bulk
TECHNICAL FABRIC - JERSEY - FLEECE - STRETCH WOVEN
02- THE ADVANTAGE
TESTED BY REAL MOVEMENT
A foundation in performance kidswear — where every seam is stress-tested by real bodies in motion — gives me a functional rigor most designers only apply to adult categories.
DURABILITY - KIDSWEAR- ATHLETIC WEAR- FIT ENGINEERING
03 - THE PHILOSOPHY
SUSTAINABILITY IS THE STARTING POINT
It's not an add-on at the end of the brief. Responsible material platforms and circular design strategy are built into every project from sketch one. Not retrofitted. Designed in. .
TECHNICAL FABRIC JERSEY FLEECE STRETCH WOVEN
Selected Work
the
PORTFOLIO
COMERCIAL - ATHLETIC
PERFORMANCE ESSENCIALS
DESIGN LAB - CONCEPT COLLECTION
QUENCH
LIFESTYLE -MEN’S
HERITAGE RESORT
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
"The best performance apparel disappears — it moves with the body so seamlessly that the athlete forgets they're wearing it at all. That's the standard. Material first. Always."
"Every seam placement is a decision. Every material choice is a position."
I’m a Senior Apparel & Materials Designer with experience bridging commercial execution and concept-driven design across mass market, sport, and lifestyle product.
My background in performance kidswear built a strong foundation in function, durability, and material integrity — principles that continue to guide my work across categories. Sustainability isn’t an add-on in my process; it’s a design constraint I actively embrace, because it drives smarter material decisions and more responsible product creation.
I’m currently exploring senior design opportunities with brands focused on materials innovation, performance storytelling, and long-term sustainability impact.
OPEN TO NEW ROLES
Let's make
that lasts.
SOMETHING
MONICA.E.RICHMOND@GMAIL.COM