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Alice Lam
Brooklyn, NY
626.679.4452
the.alicelam@gmail.com
coroflot.com/alicelam (alt. portfolio)
l-ace.tumblr.com (blog)
lagarconne.com/inhouseprojects_m5 (current work)
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS //
Computer savvy; can operate on both MAC and PC
Programs: Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint, Adobe
Illustrator/Photoshop, WebPDM, PLM
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Teochew (a Chinese
dialect)
Able to interpret fashion trends into new exciting contemporary
and saleable designs for target consumer in conjunction with the
style of the label
Able to create CADs, concept boards, and line sheets on
Illustrator
Strong textile knowledge in knits, wovens, denim, and leather:
fabrics, fibers/content, dyes/finishes, surface design, knits
(gauges, stitches)
Strong knowledge of technical construction (i.e. draping,
pattern making, sewing) in apparel, handbags, and accessories
(belts, millinery, and jewelry)
Strong background in fine art illustration of all mediums
(fashion illustrations, technical flat sketches, mood/concept
boards)
Levelheaded, quick learner, and self-motivated with strong
problem solving and organizational skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE //
Design Assistant
La Garçonne
November 2013 Present / NYC, NY
- Assistant to Creative Director of La Garçonne in-house label, La Garçonne Moderne
- Liaison to production consultant, factories, vendors, logistics, shipping/receiving, accounting, and warehouse team
- Develop seasonal concepts, mood boards, and designs
- Conduct all sourcing of materials and factories for development/production
- Drape and pattern first protos for new development
- Oversea all logistics of products from development through production, as well as shipping/receiving
- Manage all internal data records, sample allocation, calendar scheduling, e-commerce/photo uploads, and all things brand related
- Assist on photoshoots
Freelance
2009 Present / Based in NYC
Freelance and collaborative work on all creative platforms:
- design (apparel, handbags, jewelry)
- product development
- styling (set design, figure, and still)
- creative consulting
- photo production
Assistant Designer
Bella Luxx
January 2012 October 2013 / Los Angeles, CA
- Liaison with production, sample, tech design, marketing, and graphic teams
- Develop new seasonal design concepts, mood boards, and color stories (5 seasons a year) through market research under creative direction
- Assist on seasonal photoshoot production for lookbook and e-commerce from concept and styling to layout and print
- Coordinate and execute seasonal design presentations to national sales teams
- Create digital CADs, pattern artwork, initial tech packs on PLM, and detailed BOM
- Conduct all fittings from development to production
Showroom Manager
Derelicte Inc.
September 2011 December 2011 / Los Angeles, CA
- Managed multi-line LA and NY showroom for mens and womens apparel, footwear, and accessories (Farah Vintage, Gram, Neuw, Comune, & Cheddar Pocket)
- Key roles: administrative assistant, brand and sales support, and customer service
- Managed all showroom finances and paperwork (accounts payable/receivable, payroll)
- Coordinate and execute all travel schedules, client meetings, weekly team meetings, monthly sample sales, and press events
- Designed showroom event flyers for print and email blasts, and managed upkeep of social media content (Facebook, Twitter, blog)
- Liaison with CEO, CFO, sales reps, operations manager, brands, and buyers
- Curate daily social media content for Facebook, Twitter, and blog
Product Development Coordinator
Kellwood Company
April 2011 November 2011 / City of Industry, CA
Work with sweater design dept and vendors on sourcing and development of new yarn
- Oversea all logistics of development into production, including shipping
- Work with sweater design dept and vendors on sourcing and development of new yarn knit-downs, stitch layouts, and color ways
- Manage all fittings, yarn and trim approvals, garment samples, purchase orders, and shipment schedules
- Execute day-to-day approvals and allocation of samples
- Liaison with design, tech, shipping team, vendors, and factories
Studio Coordinator
Kellwood Company
June 2007 May 2011 / City of Industry, CA
- Liaison between design, production, and sample teams
- Responsible for upkeep of studio space, materials library, and samples archive
- Tracked incoming/outgoing samples and approvals, fit statuses, shipment statuses
- Assisted production coordinators with initial costing and gathering tech pack components
- Coordinate seasonal design and sales meetings and travel schedules for design and production teams
Design Assistant
Jack Rabbit Collection
August 2008 May 2009 / Hollywood, CA
- Designed and developed Holiday 2008, Spring 2009, and Summer 2009 collections under direction of owner/creative director
- Built all first prototype samples of handbags, accessories, and jewelry (i.e. pattern drafts, construction, and tech pack creation)
- Coordinate and assist on photo shoot production, including model casting, styling, garment and product prepping, look book print layout, coordinate food and accommodations
- Assisted production manager on sourcing and development of new materials
- Tracked and ordered trims, leather, and other materials
- Created detailed CADs, hand sketches, fashion illustrations, and prepared seasonal lookbook and line sheet layouts
- Executed QC inspections, managed inventory, and packed and shipped orders
EDUCATION //
Woodbury University / Burbank, CA
August 2008 May 2011
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Fashion Design, Cum Laude
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
August 2006 June 2008
Pasadena City College
August 2006 June 2008
Mark Keppel High School
Diploma, 2006
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
