Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Languages
Certification
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Jiarui (Ruby) Cai

Los Angeles,United States

Summary

Creative design professional offering four years of experience in fashion design and apparel production. Proven history of successful collaboration with clients, brand managers and executives to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. Identifies target markets and deliver on emerging trends.


Portfolio: www.rubyornotruby.com


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fashion Designer

TUA
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Managed design process for multiple brands in Women's Contemporary and Missy markets from concept to final adoption.
  • Designed seasonal styles in woven, cut & sew knit, and full fashion knit, aligning with trends and color palettes.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by creating visually appealing presentations showcasing project designs using CLO & Photoshop.
  • Created detailed and comprehensive tech packs with sketches, construction details, trim information, and garment measurements for domestic and import.


Fashion Designer

SLOW MO
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for projects.
  • Constructed tech packs for whole line

Product Developer

J&G INC
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors and other industry professionals to stay informed about new developments and resources available.
  • Measure and fit all meeting samples, record data, and adjust specs as needed
  • Manage Proto/1st Fits/PP/Top samples fot spec and fit intent
  • Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
08.2019

Skills

  • CLO 3D virtual fashion design
  • Technical Sketches
  • Creative Design
  • Pattern Making
  • Sewing
  • Garment Construction
  • Software System Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Powerpoint

Accomplishments

  • FIDM Debut Runway Show 06/21
  • New York Fashion Week- Supima 09/21
  • Fashion week El Paseo 04/2022
  • New York Fashion Week - GFC 09/2022
  • Los Angeles Fashion Week - TFL 10/2022
  • Preview Model Runway Show 10/2022
  • Work has been featured in the most prestigious and respected such as FORBES magazine, VOGUE, ELLE, and HARPERS BAZAAR.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Muse Design Swards 2024 - Platinum Winner

New York Production Design Awards 2024 - Gold

Timeline

Fashion Designer

TUA
05.2023 - 04.2024

Fashion Designer

SLOW MO
09.2022 - 02.2023

Product Developer

J&G INC
09.2021 - 08.2022

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Cal State Fullerton
Jiarui (Ruby) Cai