Summer Chuang
Assistant Technical Designer at The Squad Nation- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Browzwear 3D prototyping
Portland Apparel LabAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
The 33 Laws of Typography
LinkedInAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Developing a Mood Board
LinkedInJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Learning Motion Graphics
LinkedInJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Data Visualization for Marketers
LinkedInApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
PowerPoint: Silicon Valley Presentation Secrets
LinkedInApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Strategic Thinking
LinkedInApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Autodesk Alias Design Product
Authorized Autodesk Training centerMay, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Squad Nation
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Technical Designer
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Footwear/ 3D Apparel Specialist
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Jul 2020 - Dec 2021
* Created advanced concepts, tech packs, and 3D visualization in CLO & Browzwear, skilled in fitting, pattern making, and garment construction with the ability to build a realistic look in detail.* Developed a female focus weightlifting shoe project from consumer analysis, and product/brand setting to color strategy/ 20 of design proposals. * Created advanced concepts, tech packs, and 3D visualization in CLO & Browzwear, skilled in fitting, pattern making, and garment construction with the ability to build a realistic look in detail.* Developed a female focus weightlifting shoe project from consumer analysis, and product/brand setting to color strategy/ 20 of design proposals.
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Columbia Sportswear Company
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Retail Sales Specialist
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Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
* Provided technical product info, fitting and styling selection to customers, achieved 80% of CGR weekly; secured return orders into new sales. * Worked between sales and product team, delivered up-to-date marketing feedbacks and brand focus* Applied design on store merchandising layout and seasonal window displays increasing visiting flow * Provided technical product info, fitting and styling selection to customers, achieved 80% of CGR weekly; secured return orders into new sales. * Worked between sales and product team, delivered up-to-date marketing feedbacks and brand focus* Applied design on store merchandising layout and seasonal window displays increasing visiting flow
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Columbia Sportswear Company
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Footwear Design & Innovation Intern
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Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
• Worked as dual interns accomplishing an individual design project and a cross-functional Archive project; hold two presentations to Columbia Footwear VP, Directors, and 30 team members.• Initiated the fist Footwear archival repository with Apparel archivists and Global Sales Dept., digitalized 65% assets back and facilitated the first Footwear sample Gallery for the creation team.• Built Footwear DNA Guideline by pattern mapping and storytelling to revamp new brand identity.• Executed hiking shoe design from concept to modeling; clarified key needs and identified best resource usage with PLM and engineer, exceeding project goal with a new look and a lower budget. • Updated F20 Youth revision tech-pack and material BOM, achieving functional and aesthetic goals.
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TIGI Cosmetics EU
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Sweden
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Cosmetics
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fashion Hair Model
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Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
* Assigned as a lead model for seasonal hair show runway in 2017.* Modeled for TIGI ASIA Trends Magazine shooting in 2018 with the global team of 50.* Educated color usage and style collocation during modeling. * Assigned as a lead model for seasonal hair show runway in 2017.* Modeled for TIGI ASIA Trends Magazine shooting in 2018 with the global team of 50.* Educated color usage and style collocation during modeling.
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Hip-hop Dancer
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
* 20 years street dance experience in Hip-pop, Jazz, , Raggett, Dancehall, and high heels.* Performed at New Year Countdown Party with an audience of 70,000+ in 2017.* Instructed students from range 5 to 65 years old students in all genders. * 20 years street dance experience in Hip-pop, Jazz, , Raggett, Dancehall, and high heels.* Performed at New Year Countdown Party with an audience of 70,000+ in 2017.* Instructed students from range 5 to 65 years old students in all genders.
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HAITEC Automobile Information Technical Center
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Taiwan
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Product Lead (Perceived Quality)
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Nov 2011 - Jul 2016
• Identified market trends, competitive edges and innovative methods; provided strategies in design, material, and construction with comparative data• Oversaw product quality from concept to market; spotted early issues, challenged existing solution, tracked product status, and confirmed final samples• Managed 3 major and 4 minor projects in the year of 2015; won Outstanding Employee Award• Led the team of 70 experts achieving annual KPI; formalized product guidelines applying to 25 Dept., improving brand ranking to 1st in luxury SUV category in 2015 in China• Trained and mentored 5 new Quality members to reach project lead positions in the year of 2016.• Formulated actionable solutions to improve product quality for a bad-review product, promoted as a 4-year KPI leader to extend the research scope. • Designed and organized 10 + consumer surveys with Marketing Dept. in China and Taiwan over 6 cities; leveraged insight analytics to form and prioritize strategies for project leads to set product features.• Worked closely with teams from Design, Marketing, Engineering, and Finance to Sales and Vendors; served as a resource and communication hub to maintain workflows and on-time deliverables
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Product Designer
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Sep 2008 - Oct 2010
• Built up a new brand with a team of 5; identified new market need transforming traditional laptop bags into premium lifestyle products in both fashion and function; global sales to China, Korea, and Italy• Supported Marketing and Sales team with new launch strategy, campaigns materials and seasonal store display; increasing sales on 2010 summer collection by 25%, and repurchase rate by 50%• Engaged in product development and vendor partnership; through follow-up and risk management, and oversee negotiation to fully control product quality, project deadline, and budget. • Developed and updated design works on multiple digital platforms, such as website, app, and Ads, increasing brand loyal members by 40k, and online orders by 3% monthly by Oct. 2011.
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Shenzhen Leadtek Technology Co.,Ltd
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China
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Intern
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Jul 2006 - Sep 2006
• Trained in Graphic User Interface Design course, including icon design and website interaction layout• Participated in billboard design proposal understanding the role of design in real business marketing • Trained in Graphic User Interface Design course, including icon design and website interaction layout• Participated in billboard design proposal understanding the role of design in real business marketing
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Education
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University of Oregon
Master's degree, Sports product management, Technical Education on full life cycle of sports production -
Tatung University
Bachelor's degree, Industrial and Product Design