MING K (MK)

Cell: 917-***-**** Email: ad327t@r.postjobfree.com

FASHION & CAD’S DESIGNER/STYLIST

PROFILE Creative and detail-oriented Fashion & CAD’S Designer adept at working on the design of various clothing pieces. Accustomed to performing well in fast-paced and deadline-driven business environments. Offers extensive knowledge of multiple fashion design software programs and well-developed time management skills. Great communicator with a deep passion for fashion and strong determination to perform great work.

ACADEMIC Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (B.F.A)

EDUCATION Parsons School of Design/The New School

May 1997 – May 2002

Graphic & Fashion Designs

PROFESSIONAL Senior Fashion & CAD’S Designer & Stylis EXPERIENCE Kaktus Sportswear Inc. - Junior/Missy/Plus February 2010 – Present

JOB

RESPONSIBILITIES Planning, merchandising and designing line sheets.

Design with various duties as assigned and worked on the design of multiple clothing pieces.

Completed professional presentations, stayed up-to-date with current industry trends, color trends and worked closely with production & sales teams.

Created detailed sketches and drawings, attended various fashion shows and other industry events, and built and maintained strategic relationships with local and overseas vendors.

Conducted market research and worked on the constant improvement of the whole design process to increase overall sales.

Created/Preparing Spec Sheet/Technical Packages

for development/sample request & follow up.

Work closely with technical designers on fitting/adjustment of sample request.

Communicated and Follow Up via email with local and overseas/mills – samples request an follow up on sample and print status.

Giving approval for lab dips, strike off, bulk fabric, print/pattern, embroideries & trim.

Designing/Sketching new ideas & design for lines.

Colorations/revised & designing print/pattern, embroidery, hang tag & labels.

Digital/Computer sketching for new idea/designing & forecast design for new lines (seasonal and special request from Buyer’s (Private Labels)

Provides Apparel Design with Computer Aided Design (CAD’S Design).

Traveled/Shopping (Local & Overseas Market) for New Lines (Forecast for New Season) and Creating Inspiration/Trend & Mood Presentation Boards. Accounts : Talbots, Dillard’s, HEB, TJ.Maxx, Marshall, Ashley Stewart, Shop HQ, Evine, Rod’s, 7th Avenue, Cracker Barrel, HSN.

PROFESSIONAL Fashion & CAD’S Designer

EXPERIENCE Quizz Sportwear Inc - Junior/Missy/Plus January 2005 - February 2010

JOB

RESPONSIBILITIES Assisted in all aspects of products development in design concept, sketching, creating Embroidery, prints for new trend development.

Created/Preparing Spec Sheet/Technical Packages for development/sample request and follow up.

Communicated and Follow Up via email with Overseas/mills – samples request an follow up on status & work closely with technical designer on fitting & adjustment of sample request.

Giving approval for lad dips, strike off, bulk fabric, print/pattern, embroideries & trim.

Re-colored/revised & designing print/pattern, embroidery, hang tag & labels.

Digital/Computer sketching for new idea/designing.

Provides Apparel Design with Computer Aided Design (CAD’S Design).

Traveled/Shopping (Local & Overseas Market) for New Lines (Forecast for New Season) and Creating.

Inspiration/Trend & Mood Presentation Boards.

Accounts : TJ.Maxx, Marshall, Steinmart, Cato, Shop HQ, Evine, Target, Faded Glory, Walmart, JC Penny & Marc Bouwer.

SKILLS Proficiency in PC and MAC, Adobe Illustration, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In-Design, Adobe Acrobat, Corel Painter, Color Matters, Tech Packer & Windows/Microsoft Words/Excel/Power Point.

SPECIAL

INTEREST Merchandise, Design, Print Pattern, Textiles, Embroidery, Trim, Illustration, Stylist, Packaging, Computer Aided Design (CAD’S)

LANGUAGES English & Chinese (Fluently)