Maggie Liu
Queens,NY
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented fashion design student seeking to further develop skills in trend research, garment construction, and textile design. Passionate about contributing innovative ideas to the fashion industry and eager to learn from experienced professionals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Dennis Basso
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Contributed creative ideas
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Sorted and organized files, excel spreadsheets, and reports.
- Collaborated effectively with team members across departments such as patternmakers and seamstresses to deliver changes to be made for garments.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Assisted in the styling process for the final show line-up, and created the run of show boards including photographing models in their respective looks.
Freelance Stylist
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Styled outfits for various clients, including photo shoots and magazine features such as Hunter Fashion Magazine.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Collaborated with photographers, models, and makeup artists to achieve desired looks.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients and vendors to ensure smooth execution of projects
- Sourced wardrobe materials from various retailers, designers, and vintage shops to create diverse looks catering to different client demographics.
Fashion Week Intern
Emi Jingu
03.2019 - 03.2019
- Organizing the model board
- Organizing the run-of-show.
- Styling shoes to be paired with each look.
- Directed models from hair and makeup to line up on the day of the show.
- Assisted designers at fashion photo shoots, tracking accessories, and dressing models.
- Contributed to an engaging atmosphere for guests by assisting with event setup and breakdown tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design - Fashion Design
Parsons School of Design- The New School
63 5th Ave, New York, NY 1000305.2025
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign for fashion illustration and technical design
- Strong knowledge of garment construction techniques, pattern making, draping, hand sewing, and embroidery
- Experience with trend research, mood board creation, and fabric selection
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics
- Proficient in English and Mandarin
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient with machine knitting especially with Silver reed machines
- Project Management
- Quick Learner
- Creativity and Innovation
- Attention to Detail
Projects And Portfolio
- https://lium684.myportfolio.com/work
Coursework
- Fashion Illustration
- Textile Science
- Draping and Pattern Making
Achievements And Awards
- Garments featured in Hunter Magazine October 2021
- Garments featured in Kalblut Magazine (May 2020) (May 2022)
References
Available upon request.
Accomplishments
- One of my designs was featured in Kalblut Magazine in May 2022.
- Styling 3 looks for a shoot featured in Hunter Fashion Magazine in collaboration with a team of 6, including makeup artists, hair stylists, model talents, and photographers. (October 2021)
- 3 of my designs were featured in Purple Haze Magazine (February 2021)
- 2 designs were featured in Kaltblut Magazine, an Indie magazine for Art made in Berlin. (2020)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Intern
Dennis Basso
02.2023 - 02.2023
Freelance Stylist
05.2020 - 07.2021
Fashion Week Intern
Emi Jingu
03.2019 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design - Fashion Design
Parsons School of Design- The New School
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