Emmanuel Nam
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented professional seeking a challenging position in Men's apparel design, product development, sourcing and production, where I can leverage expertise in design, merchandising, and production processes. With a comprehensive understanding of the entire product lifecycle, I aim to contribute effectively to streamlining operations, optimizing sourcing strategies, and ensuring quality control throughout all phases.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
BA&B LLC
03.2020 - Current
- Provided outstanding Full package service to clients, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Communicated with factories in China on daily basis to manufacture / export apparels to customers in US.
- Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
- Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.
Design Director
KONUS
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Responsible for designing and followed up on the collection for each season from concept to final production of apparel in all categories for mens.
- Responsible for choosing colors and fabrics for the season
- Responsible for all decision making in all phases of design and production
- Communicate with vendors on a daily basis regarding sample development and production.
- Optimized internal processes by identifying inefficiencies in current workflows, leading to improved project timelines and resource allocation.
Design Director
MENLO CLUB
05.2012 - 08.2016
- Responsible for designing men's apparel for th monthly subscription boxes
- Responsible for choosing colors and fabrics for the season
- Responsible for all decision making in all phases of design and production
- Communicate with vendors on a daily basis regarding sample development and production.
- Optimized internal processes by identifying inefficiencies in current workflows, leading to improved project timelines and resource allocation.
Head designer
MONOBLAQ
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Helped to create a Men's brand from concept to design.
- Conducted thorough market research to develop designs tailored specifically for target demographics'' preferences and needs.
- Responsible for all design, sample development and production.
- Communicated with the vendor on a daily basis to follow up on samples and production
Head designer
HARDRIVE COLLECTION
03.2008 - 09.2010
- Responsible for designing Mens collection for each season from concept to final production in all categories of apparel.
- Lead a team of graphic designers for seasonal direction
- Responsible for all decision making in all phases of design and production
- Communicated with vendors on a daily basis regarding sample development and production.
- Developed comprehensive style guides to ensure consistent branding across all marketing materials and products.
- Conducted thorough market research to develop designs tailored specifically for target demographics'' preferences and needs.
Head designer
FIVE FOUR CLOTHING
01.2006 - 03.2008
- Responsible for designing Mens collection for each season from concept to final production in all categories of apparel.
- Lead a team of graphic designers for seasonal direction
- Responsible for all decision making in all phases of design and production
- Communicated with vendors on a daily basis regarding sample development and production.
- Developed comprehensive style guides to ensure consistent branding across all marketing materials and products.
- Conducted thorough market research to develop designs tailored specifically for target demographics'' preferences and needs.
Sales / merchandiser
HANIM
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Communicated with clients and factores from development of samples and production
- Knowledge of fully fashioned sweaters.
- Increased sales by establishing strong relationships with clients and understanding their needs.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly, resulting in repeat business and positive feedback from clients.
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for growth, implementing targeted action plans that drove increased performance.
Sales / merchandiser
GAZE
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Communicated with buyers and worked with suppliers for new development and sampling pieces
- Responsible for following up on the orders through delivery
- Developing samples
- Responsible for fit approvals for production to the buyer for size sets approval to final production approval
- Developed graphics working with the artists
- Coordinated between buyers and production department from the initial stage of production to the final stage.
- Increased sales by establishing strong relationships with clients and understanding their needs.
- Provided excellent service by addressing inquiries promptly, resulting in repeat business and positive feedback from clients.
Assistant Designer
FRENCHIC
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Responsible for designing and merchandising a better line for women's market
- Responsible for placing PO for fabrics and trims
- Knowledge of marking, grading, cutting, sample making and washing process.
- Supported the creation of innovative designs through research, sketching, and prototyping.
Assistant Designer
TEAM FASHION
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Responsible for designing and merchandising Junior's line
- Responsible for all samples until the final production
- Responsible for developing and buying trims
- Communicated with buyers and followed ups with any request
- Responsible for sending fit approval samples for production to the buyer from the size sets approval to final production approval, follow ups with the dyeing and printing mills regarding fabrics.
- Supported the creation of innovative designs through research, sketching, and prototyping.
Education
Skills
- Excellent sense of the latest trends in fashion Extensive knowledge of theme merchandising plans including balance of silhouettes, colors, fabrication, and trims
- Extensive knowledge of apparel manufacturing and overall production of garment
- Organizational skills and ability to complete multiple tasks
- Excellent ability to sketch
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Bilingual - Korean
- Customer Relationship Building
- Knowledgeable in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
https://www.coroflot.com/emmanuelnam/stream
Portfolio of my designs and CAD
Timeline
Partner
BA&B LLC
03.2020 - Current
Design Director
KONUS
08.2016 - 03.2020
Design Director
MENLO CLUB
05.2012 - 08.2016
Head designer
MONOBLAQ
09.2010 - 09.2012
Head designer
HARDRIVE COLLECTION
03.2008 - 09.2010
Head designer
FIVE FOUR CLOTHING
01.2006 - 03.2008
Sales / merchandiser
HANIM
01.2005 - 01.2006
Sales / merchandiser
GAZE
01.2004 - 01.2005
Assistant Designer
FRENCHIC
01.2002 - 01.2003
Assistant Designer
TEAM FASHION
01.2001 - 01.2002
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