Assistant Design

ANITA, SZU-YI CHEN *********.*****@*****.*** 408-***-**** New York, NY

PROFILE

Self-starting professional with 5+ years of

experience in the fashion industry and a proven

track record of accomplishments in menswear and

womenswear design. Collaborative communicator

with a history of being able to forge strong

relationships across internal and external teams.

Technical proficiency in MS Office, CAD, Adobe

Illustrator and Photoshop.

Fluent in English and Mandarin.

U.S. Permanent Resident.

Portfolio: https://anitaszuyichen.com

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Inspirational Concepts & Research

• Knitwear Design

• Hand Machine & Computer Knitting

• Fashion Design / Illustrations

• Technical Flats / CAD Software

• Flat Pattern Making

• Garment Construction

• Beading Techniques

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Vendor Negotiation

• Time Management

EDUCATION

M.F.A, Knitwear Design, 2016

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

B.A., Material Arts and Design, 2010

Tainan National University of Arts

Tainan, Taiwan

ACCOLADES

Winner, 2017

FOTS17 Emerging Avant - Garde Designer

Competition Winner, 2016

Debuted Design Collection - New York Fashion

Week

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fashion Assistant Designer and Production Sep, 2017 - Present Vinci International Corp. - New York, NY

• Execute new season inspirations using color research, sketch design details, and CAD fashion sketches through Adobe Illustrator.

• Develop and cultivated lucrative relationships between offshore factories as the Liaison Lead. Ensured the final product aligned with the brand’s vision from the beginning to end.

• Spearhead catalog photo shoots through styling and design layout to maintain adherence to the strategic design for the respective season.

• Manage the production timeline by creating order plans and shipping schedules which optimized product inventory.

• Strategize in seasonal fabric research and designs which resulted in an increase of 10 % in sales revenue.

Design Intern, Knitwear Team. Apr, 2017 – Aug, 2017 Thom Browne - New York, NY

• Conducted research for new collection by gathering images, trends and design details.

• Organized samples for sewing, and influenced knitwear team by suggesting experimental fabrics for review.

• Facilitated in the completion of CAD sketches by working in conjunction with the lead designer.

• Assisted in the sales process by reviewing Purchase Orders, creating Sales Orders and producing Invoices for the Accounting department.

• Collaborated with business partners to ensure assembled and delivered samples, trims, and materials were delivered to factories and vendors. Assistant Designer Sep, 2016 – Jan, 2017

Kathryn McCarron - San Francisco, CA

• Developed high-quality presentation line sheets and inspiration boards for their premium contemporary knitwear line.

• Proactively researched fabrics, colors, and new trends for each season to cultivate innovative design concepts.

• Managed and reconstructed a fabric closet which enhanced operational efficiency.

• Created detailed flat patterns and sent press samples to relevant magazines and vendors. Design Assistant Jan, 2016 – May, 2016

Brannan Studio - San Francisco, CA

• Adjusted patterns and made fabric modification to create garment samples.

• Formulated ideas with the lead designer in fitting and pattern decisions.

• Contributed through sewing in the creation of handwoven products. Design Assistant Mar, 2011 – Dec, 2012

En-Suey International Garment Co., LTD - Taipei, Taiwan

• Oversaw the production of the initial and final samples to ensure the company’s specifications are met from different factories.

• Selected fabrics and trims for sampling and production products.

• Created prints and patterns for knitwear and t-shirt collections which became best sellers.

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