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JUAN KWON

New York

Summary

Dynamic fashion professional with experience at Teri Jon, skilled in fabric selection and technical sketch development. Proven ability in draping and embellishment, complemented by strong research and communication skills. Adept at managing sample processes and creating custom prints, driving innovative design solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Designer

Teri Jon
New York
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in fabric selection, ensuring quality and suitability for designs.
  • Developed technical sketches to communicate design concepts clearly.
  • Directed draping for sample development in collaboration with patternmaker.
  • Managed sample tracking and organization throughout the design process.
  • Designed and developed custom fabric prints.
  • Designed and developed beaded trims for garments.
  • Designed and developed embroidery for garments.

Couture Atelier Intern

MARCHESA
New York
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Assist pattern makers in copying patterns, cutting fabrics and hand sewing
  • Work alongside the general design & development stages
  • Assist in keeping track of sampling processes
  • Visit local factories and pickup/drop-off at garment district
  • Organize the atelier environment and maintain couture archive on a daily basis
  • Replenish supplies when needed

Design Intern

The Blonds
New York
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Communicate with technical designer for customer samples
  • Work with team members to design clothes for upcoming seasons
  • Select fabrics and trims
  • Repair garments
  • Work on the backstage for special events (NYFW, PRIDE event)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design, Special Occasion

Fashion institute of technology
New York, NY
01.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design

Fashion institute of technology
New York, NY

Skills

  • Researching
  • Fashion illustration (hand)
  • Fashion illustration (digital)
  • Knowledge of fabrics and trimmings
  • Pattern making
  • Draping
  • Sewing
  • Hand sewing
  • Embellishment
  • Photoshop
  • illustrator
  • Cad
  • Word
  • Excel

Timeline

Assistant Designer

Teri Jon
10.2023 - Current

Couture Atelier Intern

MARCHESA
01.2023 - 05.2023

Design Intern

The Blonds
06.2022 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design, Special Occasion

Fashion institute of technology

Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design

Fashion institute of technology
JUAN KWON