Hyeonji Yun
New York,NY
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Handbags Designer
Magid Accessories / Y&S Handbags
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Researched inspiration and conducted market research to forecast industry trends
- Sketched seasonal design concepts based on trend awareness
- Created tech-packs to send overseas for developments
- Developed new ideas for constructions
- Selected materials for final designs
- Designed handbags collection and logo artwork
- Worked closely with production team
- Took on additional projects as needed
Senior Footwear Designer
Helena And Kristie
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Created mood boards and seasonal concept ideas and researched inspirations
- Sketched and created all design specs for sampling
- Managed selection of material/component qualities
- Worked closely with founder/owner and marketing team to develop brand strategy and assortment opportunities
- Led creative review and presentation
- Provided direction to factories to ensure sample corrections
- Crafted several successful ornament and hardware designs
- Designed accessories including T-shirts, socks, and phone cases for brand expansion
- Prepared concepts and items for each seasonal photo shoot and oversee shooting
- Took part in collaboration with other brands
- Traveled to Italy each season to research inspirations and created next season concept, and to shop fashion items for reference
- Traveled to China 3-4 times a year to manage and oversee all development and production of new designs, ornaments, lasts, outsoles, materials and providing design directions for the China team, and market research for new items including materials, outsoles, heels, and hardwares.
- Managed and coached intern and assistant designer to ensure professional growth and footwear knowledge
Assistant Footwear Designer
FS)Silvia
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Had meetings with clients (Samsung Fashion, LG Fashion company and personal brands)
- Researched trends, colors, materials and pattern ideas
- Developed new ideas for constructions
- Created sketches and tech-packs
- Assisted clients and team with prototype revisions and corrections
- Corrected proto samples for shoes with director and senior designer
- Team up with technicians and fit team to provide design corrections and fit comments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Footwear And Accessories Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05.2025
Associate of Science - Footwear And Accessories Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05.2022
No Degree - Fashion Merchandising
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05.2021
Skills
Computer
- Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Procreate
- Tinkercad
- Clo3D
- Rhino
Design
- Sewing
- Footwear, Handbag, Belt and Jewelry Construction
- Specs, Layouts and Techpacks
- Illustration
- Rendering and Drafting
- Gravity Sketch
Certification
- Photoshop, Adobe Certified Associate - 2015
- Creation & Branding and Operations & Supply Chain, The INSIDE LVMH Certificate - Dec 2021
- Performance Athletic Footwear, FIT Credit Certificate Programs - May 2022
- Gravity Sketch - Expected in 2024
Affiliations
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society - February 2022
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Assistant Handbags Designer
Magid Accessories / Y&S Handbags
07.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Footwear Designer
Helena And Kristie
01.2017 - 03.2019
Assistant Footwear Designer
FS)Silvia
03.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Footwear And Accessories Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Footwear And Accessories Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
No Degree - Fashion Merchandising
Westchester Community College
- Photoshop, Adobe Certified Associate - 2015
- Creation & Branding and Operations & Supply Chain, The INSIDE LVMH Certificate - Dec 2021
- Performance Athletic Footwear, FIT Credit Certificate Programs - May 2022
- Gravity Sketch - Expected in 2024
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