Alyona Koval
New York,NY
Summary
A creative, organized, and detail-oriented professional seeking a position as an assistant fashion designer, illustrator, or an intern for a brand specializing in apparel design.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Event Illustrator
Alisa and Maxime Studio
New York, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Creating live, personalized fashion sketches of event guests, capturing their outfits and style as unique keepsakes for them to take home
Assistant Designer Intern
Marcella
New York, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Creating technical flats in Adobe Illustrator to accurately represent garment designs
- Assisting in the preparation of tag sheets and tech packs, ensuring all design details and specifications are documented
- Supporting the design team with various tasks, contributing to the overall design process and project coordination
Trend Researcher/Assistant Designer
Liu Sun Enterprises, LTD
CA/NYC
01.2024 - Current
- Identifying emerging fashion trends, conducting market analysis
- Providing strategic insights to guide design decisions
- Clients include Coach, Rag & Bone, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Lane Bryant, Forever21, Target
Freelance Fashion Illustrator/Artist
06.2019 - Current
- Painting, drawing, sketching, fashion illustration
- Digital art (Procreate, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3D CLO)
Freelance Assistant Fashion Designer
06.2017 - Current
- Design research, mood boards, creative and technical design development, fabric pattern design development, sketching/illustration, tech-packs
- Sewing, draping, patternmaking, fittings, embroidery
Seamstress
Private Contract
New York, NY
12.2024 - 08.2024
- Performing accurate garment alterations, including hemming, seam adjustments, and repairs, ensuring timely completion and excellent customer service
- Measuring clients, taking accurate garment measurements, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace
Sales Support/Visual Merchandiser
Henry Bendel 5th Ave Flagship Store
New York, NY
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Organized and restocked the sales floors
- Assisted customers and sales associates
- Assisted with the creative and technical process of the merchandise displays
- Oversaw the jewelry inventory: organized, labeled, counted, and kept a record of the jewelry inventory
Freelance Muralist
Keys & Heels Speakeasy Restaurant
New York, NY
12.2023
- Designing and painting a custom mural that aligns with the restaurant's theme and aesthetic, enhancing the overall dining experience
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY09.2024
Diploma -
Eastern Regional High School District
Voorhees, NJ06.2014
Associate in Applied Science - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NYSkills
- Fashion sketching
- Technical sketches
- Pattern Making
- Sewing
- Current trends
- Digital illustration
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Design development
Affiliations
- DECA
- Fine Art
- Fashion Design
- Track & Field Team
Accomplishments
- Organized a public event at FIT with the executive board, featuring renowned guest speakers such as Louis Dell'Olio, Salvatore Cesarani, Steven Stipelman, George Gozum, Michael Maccari, Eugene Lee, Anna Kiper, and Karen Scheetz.
- Accepted into/completed the competitive Art Specialization Program at Fashion Institute of Technology.
- Artwork published in Fashion Drawing: Illustration Techniques for Fashion Designers, published by Laurence King in the UK, US with subsequent editions in Spain, Brazil, Turkey, Korea, and China.
- Fashion Design Collection Project chosen for display for FIT Haute Couture Portfolio Class.
- Art Projects exhibited on the annual Fashion Design student exhibition at FIT.
- Took part in a high school art competition two years in a row and won first place both years.
- Member of PHI THETA KAPPA Honors Society, 05/2020 – Present.
- Member of FIAF (French Institute Alliance Française), 2020 – 2021.
- Volunteered at New York Fashion Week, 2017-2023.
- Volunteered at Lion’s Gate Assisted Living Center, 2013 – 2015.
- Volunteered at Cadbury Senior Care Assisted Living, 2013 – 2016.
- Took active part in regional DECA meetings and debates, 2012 - 2014.
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Ukrainian
- Russian
- Studying French
- Studying Italian
Timeline
Seamstress
Private Contract
12.2024 - 08.2024
Fashion Event Illustrator
Alisa and Maxime Studio
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Designer Intern
Marcella
05.2024 - Current
Trend Researcher/Assistant Designer
Liu Sun Enterprises, LTD
01.2024 - Current
Freelance Muralist
Keys & Heels Speakeasy Restaurant
12.2023
Freelance Fashion Illustrator/Artist
06.2019 - Current
Freelance Assistant Fashion Designer
06.2017 - Current
Sales Support/Visual Merchandiser
Henry Bendel 5th Ave Flagship Store
12.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Diploma -
Eastern Regional High School District
Associate in Applied Science - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
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