Jinyoung Kim
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic Women's Clothing Designer and production team with a proven track record at Iris, excelling in creative design and technical drawing as designer, buying fabrics and trim, arrange production schedule and fabric or trim shipments, communication with vendors as production team. Enhanced brand reputation through innovative designs and strategic collaborations, consistently exceeding sales targets. Adept at problem-solving and fostering teamwork, I bring a keen eye for detail and a passion for fashion to every project.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Women's Clothing Designer, Production
Iris
01.2021 - Current
- Researched emerging fashion trends to maintain relevance in an evolving industry landscape.
- Generated increased media attention by collaborating with prominent influencers within the fashion industry.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by working closely with production teams to address bottlenecks and streamline workflows.
- Reduced production costs by negotiating contracts with fabric suppliers and manufacturers.
- Consistently met or exceeded sales targets through effective forecasting, planning, and promotion efforts.
- Established productive relationships with international suppliers, diversifying product offerings.
- Enhanced brand reputation by consistently delivering high-quality products on schedule.
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
Women's Clothing Designer
Paper Crane
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Enhanced product functionality by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative technical solutions.
- Prepared specifications for prototypes and communicated with suppliers about fabrics.
- Developed and maintained a strong network of industry contacts, fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers and partners.
- Created basic blocks patterns and associated specs.
- Led successful prototyping efforts, validating design concepts and identifying areas for improvement prior to full-scale production.
- Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development within the team.
Fit Technician
Miss Me
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Helped facility members reach health and fitness goals.
- Motivated members towards participating in group fitness classes.
- Assisted club management in promotion of smoothies, new products and promotions.
- Demonstrated and explained proper techniques to instruct class participants on workout methods.
- Managed outsourced vendors effectively for specialized services or materials procurement, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Spearheaded process improvements that reduced errors in technical drawings, minimizing delays in manufacturing stages.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing key pain points in existing products through targeted design modifications.
- Established design standards and best practices within the organization, promoting consistency across projects and enhancing overall output quality.
- Worked closely with designers, production staff and merchandising team members.
Women's Clothing Designer
Pro Fashion
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Regularly attended trade shows for networking opportunities, establishing valuable contacts within the industry.
- Maintained open communication channels between different departments to ensure cohesive execution of projects from conception to completion.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create visually appealing promotional materials for new collections.
Women's Clothing Designer
Ahn Trading
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Developed unique designs tailored to client preferences, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Optimized inventory management systems for accurate forecasting and reduced waste levels.
- Increased brand recognition through participation in national fashion shows and events.
- Expanded market reach with the introduction of a successful plus-size clothing line.
Education
Bachelor Of Business - Business
Stanton University
Los Angeles, CA04.2034
Fashion Design
Seoul Fashion College
Seoul, Korea 02.2012
Skills
- Sewing techniques
- Creative designing
- Pattern making
- Fashion illustration
- Garment construction
- Technical drawing
- Fashion design
- Patterning skills
- Garment design
- Fashion sketching
- Technical sketches
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Sketch drawings
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Sewing
- Apparel design
- Decision-making
- Creative thinking
- Adobe photoshop
- Written communication
- Garment fitting
- Select fabrics
- Sourcing trimmings
Timeline
Women's Clothing Designer, Production
Iris
01.2021 - Current
Women's Clothing Designer
Paper Crane
06.2019 - 05.2020
Fit Technician
Miss Me
01.2018 - 05.2019
Women's Clothing Designer
Pro Fashion
03.2016 - 05.2017
Women's Clothing Designer
Ahn Trading
01.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor Of Business - Business
Stanton University
Fashion Design
Seoul Fashion College
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