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Laura Lau

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I am a dedicated hard worker who is seeking growth opportunities in the design field. I have strong design skills including fabric sourcing and construction details as well as excellent problem solving and managerial abilities.

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  • Category

    Apparel
  • Market Segments

    Womens
  • Availability

    Permanent
  • Relocation

    No
  • Schools/Training

    Fashion Institute of Technology

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LAURA LAU

110-45 71st Road, Apt #3N
Forest Hills, NY 11375

Email: LauraLau@gmail.com
Cell: (917) 815-9813

EXPERIENCE

Vivienne Tam, New York, NY August 2005-Present
Designer/Product Development Manager
• Collaborate with Vivienne and design team on seasonal concept, materials and color palette
• Design into concepts and create Tech Packs including initial specs and detail construction
• Oversee patternmakers on first drape and garment construction
• Directed fitting sessions and approved samples to ensure design integrity
• Source, design and develop fabric, prints, trims and treatments and maintain all recaps
• Coordinate and approve all lab dipping, strike-offs, fabrics, and trims
• Communicate and follow-up with vendors regarding outstanding and new developments
• Oversee brand management and licensees development of clothing, accessories, furniture, and electronics
• Create line lists and merchandise content including colors, bodies and price to ensure brand integrity
• Suggest wholesale and retail pricing based on market analysis and maintain costing logs
• Approve and send production Tech Packs consisting of pattern, sample, and fabric info
• Work with production on quality issues regarding fit, bulk trims and fabric orders
• Forward Purchase Orders to factories and review production order quantities
• Work out time and action calendar to achieve development goals and production cycle times
• Liaise between Design and Production for information and adherence to calendar

Catherine Malandrino, New York, NY October 2004-February 2005
Design Intern
• Designed artwork for prints and embroidery layouts
• Rendered flats to reflect embroidery and artwork designs
• Conducted market research and shopped for fabric, trims and leathers for inspiration boards
• Revised spec sheets and attached fit notes to garment prototypes
• Provided assistance in styling, fitting and altering for fashion show garments

Chaiken, New York, NY Winter 2000
Intern, Patternmaking
• Assisted four patternmakers in developing patterns from design sketches
• Prepared, cut and labeled first patterns
• Assisted with model fittings in preparation for fashion show
• Performed general administrative duties to ensure efficient daily operations of studio

EDUCATION

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
• Associate in Applied Science degree, January 2005
• Fashion Design Major, Specialization: Design Studio – Eveningwear
• Eveningwear gown selected for exhibition at Barnes and Nobles in January 2005

SKILLS

• Flat sketching, illustration, patternmaking, draping, sewing, knitting, crochet
• Proficient at Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

LANGUAGES

• Fluent in Cantonese and basic understanding of Mandarin

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