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626 590 5460 susie@susieyang.com www.susieyang.com
www.crappiestday.blogspot.com
education
OtisCollegeOfArtAndDesign Los Angeles, CA
bachelor in fashion design and illustration, may2002
UniversityOfCaliforniaSantaBarbara Santa Barbara, CA
art studio major, attended oct1997-jan2000
professionalExperience
Smartthreads dba Orioxi, Brea, CA nov2009-present
designer/graphic designer
develop and launch new socially-conscious college-licensed line for mens and womens, design all collateral for branding, p.o.p.s, booth, hang-tags, lookbook and linesheets
conduct fittings, prepare tech packs
design original artwork, work with web development for ongoing projects
Arkeology dba Callixta, Los Angeles, CA aug2008-nov2009
designer/graphic designer
develop and launch 11 delivery/year contemporary mens/womens line
develop all branding material including logo, business card, labeling, lookbook and linesheets
design original artwork
prepare tech packs for overseas development
Laundry Room Clothing, Westminster, CA aug2008-present
designer/graphic designer
develop and launch 11 delivery/year updated missy line
develop all branding material including logo, business card, labeling, lookbook and linesheets
design original artwork
manage sample line
Kritik Clothing, Beverly Hills, CA jan2008-aug2008
designer/graphic designer
design and merchandise 11 deliveries/year womens knit line
manage samples/duplication process
meet with sales reps, owners, marketing team; trend/market research
work with buyers for private label product development
prepare inspiration board, illustrations, tech packs, linesheets
Drifter dba MoaMoa, Torrance, CA oct2007-jan2008
wovens designer
design and merchandise wovens for monthly delivery mens/womens collections, including wash, trim, labeling, and accessories development
prepare tech packs for import development
correspond with overseas and domestic factories
create inspiration board based on direction and present to sales, managers, marketing, graphics team
design shoes and accessories
Salvage dba SkinnieMinnie, Vernon, CA july2007-oct2007
menswear designer
design and develop jackets, pants, woven shirts, hoodies for 6 deliveries/year mens collection
work with owners to created cutting-edge product for customer base
work with product development team, patternmakers, screenprinter, etc.
ScrapbookOriginals/GoldenTailor/LaceyJ dba FemmeKnits, Westminster, CA july2005-mar2007
designer
launched mens label Golden Tailor, Re-launched womens label Lacey J (including label/brand development) and co-design Scrapbook Originals
present concept sketches to owner, design director, and sales manager
develop and establish new pattern blocks and fits
design and execute collections for 6 deliveries/year mens/womens and 10 deliveries/year young contemporary
art-direct graphics
manage vertical manufacturing departments to ensure highest standard in product
conduct all fittings from development through production
prepare matrices/tech-packs for in-house production and overseas sample development
Eisbar,LLC Beverly Hills, CA may2003-july2005
designer/graphic designer
Design and execute collections for six deliveries/year mens and womens contemporary garment dye knit and wovens line
manage sample room
conduct fittings and fit approve for duplicates and production
responsible for all graphic duties including linesheets, corporate website, lookbooks, artwork separation
correspond with screenprinters, dye-houses, fabric vendors, wash-houses, etc.; source fabric and trims
freelanceClients
KritikClothing, Beverly Hills, CA freelance designer mar2007
Coral&PolyP, Los Angeles, CA freelance graphic designer sept2006
HardTail Los Angeles, CA freelance graphic designer july2005
Pitch!Press Los Angeles, CA freelance graphic designer june2005
Forever21 Los Angeles, CA freelance graphic designer april2005
Genexus Los Angeles, CA freelance graphic designer dec2004
MentalInc. Los Angeles, CA freelance graphic and web designer nov2004
Queenie4ever Queenie4ever.com freelance designer and graphic artist nov2004
honorsAndAwards
Featured \"Big book of Fashion Illustration\" by Martin Dawber february2008
Fashion Group International Scholarship, Junior Wear category april2002
Golden Thimble Award for Cone Denim, presented by Todd Oldham may2001
CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Scholarship may2001
Fashion Group International Scholarship, Evening Wear category april2001
