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Professional Summary
8+ years of experience in apparel design, from concept development through pre-production across multiple categories, including lingerie, activewear, wovens, cut & sew knits, sweaters, and accessories.
Strong expertise in market trend analysis, CAD illustration, fabric and trim selection, tech pack and BOM creation, PLM management, and product development, with a proven ability to translate trends through the brand and customer lens into cohesive, high-performing collections.
Extensive experience in licensed collections, producing apparel graphics, placement artwork, and all-over prints while maintaining compliance with licensor standards.
Skilled in garment construction, fabric development, and technical design, leading fit sessions, adapting designs based on feedback, approving specs and grading, and ensuring accuracy from proto through production.
Collaborative partner to creative directors, merchandising, sourcing, and overseas vendors, recognized for delivering cohesive seasonal narratives, balancing creative vision with business needs, and managing multiple overlapping timelines in fast-paced environments.
Work Experience
ThirdLove • Designer • Jan 2024 - Present
Design performance-driven lingerie, lounge, and athletic apparel with a focus on innovation and fit.
Spearhead the development of a seamless cotton franchise, overseeing fabric engineering, fit testing, and product launch.
Conduct global market and trend research to define color palettes, fabric and trim direction, and innovative product features, informing seasonal collections and line planning.
Create sketches, CADs, tech packs, and BOMs to communicate design intent and ensure accurate execution, collaborating with sourcing teams to align on costing and product feasibility.
Lead fittings across a full size range (including plus), delivering clear technical comments on specs, grading, and construction updates to overseas vendors.
Present seasonal collections to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with brand storytelling and business goals.
Dolls Kill • Associate Designer • Nov 2019 - Jan 2024
Created bold, trend-forward collections for the alternative fashion brand across multiple categories.
Designed woven apparel (outerwear, denim, dresses, bottoms, tops), knitwear (cut & sew knits, sweaters), and accessories (bags, jewelry, headwear, footwear, home goods), delivering on-trend silhouettes that resonated with a global audience.
Developed licensed collaborations (Rugrats, Emily the Strange, Daria, Death Note) in compliance with licensor standards, generating production-ready artwork for screenprint, embroidery, and sublimation all-over-print.
Delivered top-selling, culturally relevant Halloween costumes and streetwear-inspired apparel, including evergreen products that exceeded sales objectives.
Mentored Assistant Designers, providing training that supports skill growth and workflow efficiency.
Evaro Italia • Design Assistant • Mar 2017 - Feb 2020
Supported end-to-end design and production for luxury Italian womenswear brand, focusing on premium craftsmanship and elevated aesthetics.
Developed tech packs and sourced high-end fabrics and trims, with attention to quality, function, and alignment with design intent.
Collaborated with and supervised pattern and sample makers to ensure accuracy and construction integrity.
Coordinated photoshoots, helping communicate the product vision through brand storytelling.
Supported brand promotion and events, engaging directly with boutiques and customers to build relationships and gather feedback.
Skills
Design: Wovens, Knitwear, Lingerie, Activewear, Accessories, Footwear, Home Goods, Costume.
Technical Expertise: Concept Development, Sketching, CAD, Tech Packs, BOMs, PLM, Fitting, Specs, Grading, Garment Construction, Apparel Graphics.
Software & Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Centric SMB, Gerber AccuMark, Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Workspace.
Languages: Fluent in Mandarin Chinese; basic proficiency in Spanish and Japanese.
Education
Academy of Art University, San Francisco (2014 - 2017)
M.F.A. Fashion Design
University of California San Diego (2009 - 2013)
B.A. Visual Arts (Media Emphasis)
B.A. Muir Special Project: Philosophy and Media Arts for Live Performance
Minor in Communication
Theatre Experience
Sunnyvale Community Players:
Urinetown • Costume Designer • 2019
South Bay Musical Theater:
Mame • Costume Designer • 2018
The Bridges of Madison County • Costume Designer • 2017
1776 • Costume Designer • 2017
City of Angels • Associate Costume Designer • 2016
Forever Plaid • Costume Designer • 2016
Fiorello • Costume Maintenance • 2015
Hairspray • Costume Assistant • 2015
Curtains • Costume Maintenance • 2015
Kiss Me Kate • Co-Costume Designer • 2015
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels • Costume Assistant • 2014
Undergrad Senior Thesis Show:
BINARY • Director, Costume Designer, Video Projection Designer • 2013
Recipient of UCSD Theatre and Dance Dept. Chair ’s Award for Distinguished Service
Muir Musical:
Sweeney Todd • Costume Designer • 2013
RENT • Costume Designer • 2012
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels • Costume Designer • 2011