Joo Park
Summary
Creative Footwear Designer specializing in current fashion trends and competitor knowledge. Skilled at contributing ideas and improving the design process. Knowledgeable about business operations and market conditions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Designer
Tory Burch
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Designed footwear collections for women by using product range plan- Created designs by hand sketches to CAD's in Photoshop, and technical spec packs in Illustrator
- Collaborate with the Development team on design details, construction, pattern, and fit
- Work closely with Development, Merchandise, and Manufacturers in China & Italy to ensure that new designs meet the needs of the product brief and are manufacture
- Conducted detailed market research and stayed up-to-date with current trends
Assistant Designer
Coach
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Designed into different categories of the collections, including casual, dress, and sneakers -created hand sketches, CAD’s in Illustrator, Photoshop, and technical spec packs
- Assisted Special project “Tabitha SimmonsX Coach” and “KikoXCoach”
- Produced all design specifications for manufacturers from in China & Italy such as patches, studs layouts, and outsoles
- Assisted the production team to correct production samples
Assistant Designer
Fortune Footwear
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Created CAD's in Illustrator and Photoshop for multiple accounts such as DKNY, Sam Edelman, Macy’s, Express among others
- Assured accurate and successful execution of tech packs specs in illustrator for manufacturers
- Developed prototype corrections and pre-production approvals
- Communicated with overseas development teams to advise on product changes and additions
Cad Designer
J Crew
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Created CAD's in Illustrator and Photoshop based on designers rough sketches for Fall 2018 collection -footwears, handbags, scarves, hair accessories, and socks
- Assisted black and white sketches for Fall 2018 collection
- Created technical spec packs in illustrator for factories
- Researched trend, seasonal concepts, colors, hardware's and created trend boards
Intern
John Varvatos
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Designed sandals for Spring 2018 collection
- Assisted computer rendering in the concept design of "Boot
- Leg," a luxury range of designer footwear for men
- Assisted with design of new JV USA outsole
- Edited footwear photos for Pre-fall 2017 product catalog
Intern
Isa Tapia
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisted in preparation of black and white sketches for pre-fallcollection
- Prepared Massimo list, line list, and spec sheets to send to footwear factories
- Created hand rendered sketches of the footwear designs for the line sheets
- Designed SS 2017 collection VIP party invitation template
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Accessories Design
Fashion Institute of New York
05.2017
Associate in Applied Science - Fine Arts
Fashion Institute of New York
05.2015
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
- Hand-rendering ability
- Proficiency in PC and MAC OS
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Associate Designer
Tory Burch
03.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Designer
Coach
03.2018 - 10.2019
Assistant Designer
Fortune Footwear
11.2017 - 03.2018
Cad Designer
J Crew
09.2017 - 10.2017
Intern
John Varvatos
05.2016 - 12.2016
Intern
Isa Tapia
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Accessories Design
Fashion Institute of New York
Associate in Applied Science - Fine Arts
Fashion Institute of New York
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