Meng Tong
New York,NY
Summary
Innovative Fashion Designer specializing in construction and textile development, recognized with the 2025 Parsons Menswear Contemporary Designer Award. Combines digital tools, including CLO3D, with traditional techniques such as draping and silk-screening to deliver unique design solutions that enhance American luxury and client experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Parsons School of Design
New York, NY
03.2026 - Current
- Drive design research and concept formulation for an upcoming faculty fashion project, mapping out visual and historical references for initial development.
- Spearhead material and textile development through sourcing and experimentation, aligning material selection with the creative vision of the collection.
- Execute flat pattern-making, 3D draping, and prototyping phases, managing garment construction and fitting standards across multiple design iterations.
- Coordinate showroom presentation and exhibition production, overseeing inventory layouts and visual merchandising to ensure high-fidelity
Lead Designer
REVIELL
Shanghai
05.2025 - Current
- Managed end-to-end development of a contemporary capsule collection, aligning with the brand's vision of eclectic colour juxtapositions and innovative materials.
- Developed comprehensive Technical Packages (Tech Packs); coordinated directly with factories to oversee sample quality, fit adjustments, and material sourcing.
- Conducted research on contemporary luxury trends to ensure silhouettes remained both "effortless" and commercially viable.
Design Intern
Alienant
New York, New York
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Translated creative mood boards into high-fidelity technical sketches using AI and Photoshop.
- Assisted in flat pattern making and 3D draping, developing custom digital prints for enhanced design accuracy.
- Utilized Clo3D for virtual prototyping and print placement, significantly reducing material waste.
- Collaborated with sales and production teams to align FW23 collection with brand DNA and market trends.
Education
Master of Arts - Fashion Design & Society
Parsons School Of Design
New York, NY05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Parsons School Of Design
New York, NY05-2025
Skills
- Tech Pack Development
- CLO 3D pattern and print placement
- Draping, flat pattern-making
- Technical sketching
- Digital Print Design
- Fashion illustration
- Trend analysis
- Material sourcing
- Collaborative design
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Machine, hand-sewing
- Silk-screen Printing
- Heat Transfer Vinyl Printing
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Korean
Limited
Timeline
Research Assistant
Parsons School of Design
03.2026 - Current
Lead Designer
REVIELL
05.2025 - Current
Design Intern
Alienant
06.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Fashion Design & Society
Parsons School Of Design
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Parsons School Of Design