Jay Quek

Program Coordinator / Senior Lecturer at Raffles Design Institute
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(386) 825-5501
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Singapore, SG

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Experience

    • Indonesia
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Coordinator / Senior Lecturer
      • Oct 2013 - Present

      • My role as a Program Coordinator has allowed me to spearhead several successful initiatives. These collaborations have led to remarkable outcomes, such as being awarded the 2023 Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) for the Metro x Sateri Project. I have been at the forefront of sustainability efforts, including developing zero waste fashion projects and actively participating in community-focused events. • Lead lecturer working with students on various industry projects & collaborations: - 2023 Fashion The Change - Exhibition at Design Orchard & SFC Sustainability Summit - 2022 Metro x Sateri Design Challenge - Zero Waste Collection with EcoCosy Viscose - 2022 East Coast Green Festival – Community fashion show and display booth - 2022 Singapore Design Week - Sustainable fashion showcase at Raffles City - 2021 URA Project – Recapturing the textile culture, heritage & memories of Arab Street - 2019 Bicentennial at Paragon – Textile print collaboration with Hewlett-Packard - 2017 Dover Park Hospice – Costume design for the 25th Anniversary Sunflower Gala Ball - 2016 Artyzen Habitat Beijing – Uniform design project for hotel staff • In my role as a Senior Lecturer, I have guided graduating students through the Diploma and BA program, in collaboration with Coventry University UK. • Mentored students who have achieved recognition in prominent design competitions such as the Eco-Chic Design Award, Frankfurt Style Awards and SDC International Design Competition. • Responsible for the development and delivery of a range of modules such as: - Apparel Production (Pattern Drafting, Draping, Sewing for Men’s & Women’s Wear) - CAM & CAD (Gerber AccuMark, CLO3D, Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator & InDesign) - Design & Culture (Historical & Contemporary Fashion, Sustainable Design, Design & Subcultures) - Professional Practice (Industry & Community Engagement, Global Experience in Art & Design) Show less

    • Singapore
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Lecturer
      • Nov 2010 - Sep 2013

      • Preparation and delivery on modules such as Apparel Production, Tailoring, 20th Century Fashion, Digital Textile Print Design & Final Year Major Project • Supervision of students in individual work, group projects & internship placements • Developed E-learning materials & interactive activities for online teaching of apparel production • Provided guidance to students for design competitions such as the Audi Star Creation 2013 • Supervised students on projects for Singapore Police Force, Calidris 28 Black & Council for Third Age • Organizing committee for TP Design Show in 2012-2013 - coordinated the fashion show & exhibition Show less

    • Vietnam
    • Animation and Post-production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Fashion Designer
      • Jun 2005 - Oct 2010

      • Launched & developed an independent fashion label specializing in women’s custom-made and ready-to-wear collections, retailing at multi-label boutiques in Singapore • Responsible for creative direction, coordinating fabrications, designing of collections, development of patterns and production of samples • 2010 - Collaborated with creative director Daniel Boey to design the costumes for the musical Monster Rock performed at Universal Studios Singapore • 2008 - Label was featured in the book Young Asian Fashion Designers, published by DAAB • 2008 - Showcased a collaborative project with product designers OUTOFSTOCK at Milan Design Week • 2006 - Awarded the Local Label of the Year at the Elle Fashion Awards Singapore • 2006 - Collection showcased at Mercedes-Benz Australia Fashion Week, Sydney • 2005-2008 - Collections showcased at Singapore Fashion Festival & Singapore Fashion Week Show less

    • Fashion Designer
      • Aug 2003 - Jan 2005

      • Part of the design team working with the founder Celia Loe & creative director Dick Lee • Job scope includes designing of seasonal collections, overseeing development of samples & visual merchandising of products • Designer for Additions – a women’s contemporary career wear line, retailing at departmental stores Isetan, CK Tangs & boutiques in Singapore & Malaysia • Designer for Circa1972 – a men’s & women’s casual wear line, retailing at The Heeren, Singapore • Part of the design team working with the founder Celia Loe & creative director Dick Lee • Job scope includes designing of seasonal collections, overseeing development of samples & visual merchandising of products • Designer for Additions – a women’s contemporary career wear line, retailing at departmental stores Isetan, CK Tangs & boutiques in Singapore & Malaysia • Designer for Circa1972 – a men’s & women’s casual wear line, retailing at The Heeren, Singapore

Education

  • University of the Arts London
    Introduction to Creative Artificial Intelligence - Online Course via FutureLearn
  • University for the Creative Arts
    Fashion Technology: An Advanced Guide to CLO3D - Online Course via FutureLearn
  • TaF.tc
    Virtual Prototyping, Fashion/Apparel Design
  • edX
    Various online courses
    2019 - 2021
  • Temasek Polytechnic
    Teaching in Higher Education Certificate, Education
  • Middlesex University UK / Raffles Lasalle International Design School Singapore
    Bachelor of Arts - BA (First Class Honours), Fashion Design
    2000 - 2003

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