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WORK EXPERIENCE
(July 2010 - Sept 2011)
NY BRAND STUDIO, MIX MENS & JOE FRESH MENS, New York NY
Associate Menswear Designer
PERFORMED TASKS
Seasonal Research and Development for overall collection theme/concept
Creating mood/color boards for new collections
Fabric/Trim selection based on season and theme.
Designing look books, line sheets.
Creating CADs and Tech packs for manufacturers overseas using Illustrator & Photoshop.
Working with product development team to insure that all design CADs and technical packs are consistent with company guidelines.
Attend weekly fitting / PP/ TOP approval meetings.
Design some graphics and layouts based on seasonal themes
Performing numerous other special projects and duties as assigned by the head creative director.
(2003- 2009)
KITCHEN ORANGE CLOTHING, Montreal, QC
Junior Women\'s Wear Designer
PERFORMED TASKS
Pre-season Research and development.
Shopping/Production trips to Europe(London) and Asia(Hong Kong, Japan)
Selection of final fabric, silhouettes, and colours for season.
Design, conceptualize and organize seasonal collections.
Organize style boards and sample production.
Over sea correspondence and production verification.
Sample fitting/verification(w/ in house sample/pattern makers)
Tech packages and final production responsibilities.
Develop and Implement new programs (i.e. Down Coat program, Knit Sweater Program)
Private label for Mexx Canada and Cirque du Soleil.
(2009)
Zac Posen, New York NY(Reference Yan Cheung)
High End Fashion Design Internship(Knitwear)
PERFORMED TASKS
Pre-season Research and Development for Knitwear designer.
Fabric Transformation and development.
Draping New Collection Designs
Fit sample sewing and construction.
Pattern cutting.
Print design and development.
Technical Drawings.
Fall 2009 Fashion show preparation.
(2009)
Adam Lippes, New York NY
Fashion Design Internship
PERFORMED TASKS
Pre-season Research and Development.
Fabric Transformation and development.
Draping New Collection Designs
Pattern cutting.
Print design and development.
Technical Drawings.
Designing Collection pieces.
Fall 2009 Fashion show preparation.
(2002)
DENIS GAGNON, Montréal, QC
Assistant Designer
PERFORMED TASKS
Production of high fashion pieces (sewing and assembling challenging pieces.)
Assisting in conceptualizing new collection.
Assisting in organizing and producing fashion shows including Montreal Fashion Week.
Assisting in organizing general operations.
Pattern making.
Working with personal customers on fitting and design reworking.
(2002)
YSO, Montréal, QC
Assistant Designer
PERFORMED TASKS
Production of high fashion pieces (sewing and assembling challenging pieces.)
Assisting backstage for show at Montreal Fashion Week.
Assisting in conceptualizing new techniques.
(1997-1999)
SMALL CLOTHING BUSINESS ENTREPENEUR, BSH Clothing
Head Designer (Skateboarding and Snowboarding Clothing)
PERFORMED TASKS
Conceptualized and design collections.
Pattern construction and correction.
Sample making and fitting.
Clothing fabrication: cutting and sewing.
Establish accounts and maintain books.
Develop business concept and detailed business plan.
COMPETENCE
Computer: Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, Power Point, Word, Excel.
Design: Fashion forward, Street Wear, and Commercial pieces.
Illustration: Technical flat sketches, fashion illustration, and rapid hand sketches.
Clothing Construction: Experience in patterns and sewing.
ACADEMIC
FASHION DESIGN D.E.C., LaSalle College (Montreal, Quebec, 1999-2002)
Reference: Available upon demand.
