Experience

CLO Virtual Fashion Inc.

• South Korea
• Information Technology & Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Design Lead (Americas) , 3D Design & Implementation

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Digital design strategy and implementation for apparel and pattern based brands. Mentor and foster new creative development of CLO design team.

• 3D Designer / CLO Specialist

  • May 2020 - Mar 2022

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area



Freelance Designer

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Designer

  • Jun 2019 - May 2020

  Greater Salt Lake City Area Long-term Concept development and design for various agencies and organizations including but not limited to Re/Mark Agency, Declan Roe, Douglas Law Practice, Verona Collection, and Parsel Studio. Successfully executed projects including Apparel, packaging / product design, UX/UI concept development, digital campaigns, branding, and production. Worked in fast paced, ever changing environments to successfully achieve project goals.



NIIABI

• Designer

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

  Greater Los Angeles Area Concept development and branding across all mediums including photo campaigns, apparel design, branding, and creative direction. Spearhead research, design, and development of multidisciplinary projects. Act as a liaison between cross functional creatives to promote collaboration and maintain production timelines.



Pyer Moss

• Designer

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  Greater New York City Area Worked directly with the CEO & Founder Kerby Jean-Raymond to develop a creative direction for upcoming branding projects and collections. I was responsible for spearheading research, design, and development of all luxury womenswear pieces for the Pyer Moss brand and its collaborators. Traveled to work with partnership design team at Reebok for the brand collaboration "Reebok by Pyer Moss". Assisted with menswear design for Pyer Moss mainline and its collaborators. Actively engaged in… Show more Worked directly with the CEO & Founder Kerby Jean-Raymond to develop a creative direction for upcoming branding projects and collections. I was responsible for spearheading research, design, and development of all luxury womenswear pieces for the Pyer Moss brand and its collaborators. Traveled to work with partnership design team at Reebok for the brand collaboration "Reebok by Pyer Moss". Assisted with menswear design for Pyer Moss mainline and its collaborators. Actively engaged in the production of both womenswear and menswear samples from initial concept to final product. Maintained strong communication with New York, Chinese, and Italian factories. Maintained daily communication with pattern makers and sample makers. Sourced all fabrics and trims from various global vendors for both mens and womenswear collections. Pyer Moss is a New York City based Luxury Fashion brand that specializes in Mens and Womenswear apparel. Pyer Moss is internationally recognized by Vogue , Business of Fashion, LVMH, the CFDA. Show less



Parsons School of Design - The New School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sewing & Construction Technician

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Greater New York City Area Oversaw and maintained a variety of technical sewing machinery on high end luxury collections. Oversaw digital embroidery machine output. Assisted fashion and product design students / faculty with technical machinery. Utilized expert knowlege of the following machines: Juki Industrial plain stitch machine, Sonobond, Juki overlock/sergers ,Plain Button hole stitch and Industrial Keyhole Machine, Pearl Machine, Baby Hem, Heat press, Bias Binding, Picot, Blind Hem, Cover stitch… Show more Oversaw and maintained a variety of technical sewing machinery on high end luxury collections. Oversaw digital embroidery machine output. Assisted fashion and product design students / faculty with technical machinery. Utilized expert knowlege of the following machines: Juki Industrial plain stitch machine, Sonobond, Juki overlock/sergers ,Plain Button hole stitch and Industrial Keyhole Machine, Pearl Machine, Baby Hem, Heat press, Bias Binding, Picot, Blind Hem, Cover stitch, Three step machine, Post machine, Walking foot, spaghetti strap machine, Ruffler/ Gathering Machine, Conscrew 7360R double needle with casing attachment, Zigzag Machine, Industrial Felting Machine and Industrial Embroidery Machine. Show less



Art Media & Technology at Parsons

• Graphics & Print Making Technician

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2017

  Greater New York City Area Worked with a variety of projects including digital campaigns, product development, magazines, high end apparel, and textile design. Utilized a knowledge of traditional printing techniques such as such as silkscreen, lithography, etching, engraving, letter press, and relief printing. Utilized expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator files, to prepare and correct vector files for print output.



Cushnie

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Production & Product Development Intern

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Greater New York City Area Worked closely with Senior Production Coordinator and Design team to develop and produce luxury collections. Maintained active relationships and direct communications with factories and production mills. Delivered and transported luxury product samples to buyers, vendors, & executive clientele. Reviewed and inspected production samples to maintain maximum quality. Maintained and organized inventory spreadsheets and production orders. Cushnie et Ochs is a New York based… Show more Worked closely with Senior Production Coordinator and Design team to develop and produce luxury collections. Maintained active relationships and direct communications with factories and production mills. Delivered and transported luxury product samples to buyers, vendors, & executive clientele. Reviewed and inspected production samples to maintain maximum quality. Maintained and organized inventory spreadsheets and production orders. Cushnie et Ochs is a New York based womenswear brand that specializes in bold sensuality with minimalist sophistication. Exuding a raw, yet refined sense of femininity, Cushnie et Ochs focuses on clean lines and the perfect fit. Show less



Naeem Khan

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design & Production Intern

  • Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  Greater New York City Area Worked closely with PR, Design, & Production teams to assist in the development of upcoming brand concepts, campaigns, and collections. Naeem Khan is a New York based luxury Womenswear brand that specializes in evening, bridal, and lifestyle apparel. Naeem Khan is an internationally recognized brand, available worldwide in cities including New York, Paris, London, Dubai, and Singapore.



Ranjana Khan Jewelry

• Design Intern

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Greater New York City Area Assisted Creative director in creating concepts for luxury jewelry collections.



Rumba Watches & Accessories

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Art Direction Intern

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Greater New York City Area Actively engaged in the marketing and post-production of new products utilizing expertise in Adobe applications such as Lightroom, Illustrator, & Photoshop. Collaborated with marketing team to manage company website and blog at RumbaTime.com.



StyledbyDana

• Freelance Editorial Photographer

  • Feb 2012 - Jul 2013

  Greater Los Angeles Area Editorial and Campaign Photographer for celebrity stylist Dana Menard.