Michelle (KJ) Lee
Fort Lee,NJ
Summary
AS a dedicated team-oriented fashion enthusiast, the satisfaction of customers is the priority by conducting through research and employing innovative approaches to understand their demands and preferences. From several experiences, the expertise and eyes to design garments have prospered.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Sweater Designer
Pink Rose Clothing
525 7th Ave, 7th Fl, New York, NY10018
09.2023 - Current
- Manage multiple design projects, mainly for Junior's and Missy's pullovers, cardigans and dresses
- Guarantee designs adhere to company brand standards and guidelines
- Ensure timely delivery within budget constraints
- Obtain approval of concepts by submitting researches to senior designer
- Build strong factory relationships to facilitate favorable qualities on required materials
- Develop and maintain comprehensive library of design assets for easy access and reuse
- Collaborate with senior designer to develop, review and finalize design concepts
- Develop prototypes for presentation purposes
- Create Tech Packs and measure proto and original samples
Knitwear Intern
Knit Resort
183-16 Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY11423
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific knitwear industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Measured and assisted Technical Designer to create Tech Packs and Patterns
- Gained hands-on experience in the Stoll Knitwear programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Participated in meetings for clients
Knitwear Intern
Oscar De La Renta
550 7th Ave, 25th Fl, New York, NY10018
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Gained hands-on experience in various knitwear development, increasing expressions of concepts and expanding sewing and embroidery skill set.
- Completed from general to specific artworks or designs for specific seasons .
- Actively participated in fittings for collection samples and production samples.
- Created sketches, developed artwork layouts, and draped
- Measured samples to check the spec and created basic patterns
- Modified designs with colors, stitches, prints, or artworks using PS or AI
- Enhanced haut couture sewing and steaming skills
- Sorted and organized swatch files
- Actively assisted photoshoots with stylist and photographer for online website
- Searched new trims to match samples
Fashion Design Intern
Miguelina Inc.
325 West 37th St 2F, New York, NY 10018
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted designer with technical sketches and line sheets on AI
- Assisted pattern's works, such as checking and cutting patterns
- Designed Print Pattern Design on PS and AI for next season fabric design through unifying from seasonal concept and reference garment samples
- Supported the development of seasonal collections through trend research and innovative concept presentations.
- Gained industry experience through hands-on participation in showroom preparations.
- Increased design team efficiency by assisting with pattern drafting and garment construction tasks
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05.2023
Associate of Arts - Art Specialization in Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05.2019
Skills
- Proficiency in Illustrator, PS, Microsoft Word and Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to sketch technical flats and CAD in Adobe Illustrator with an eye for proportion and details
- Ability to aware fashion trends
- Knowledge of garment construction and trims, especially regarding to sweaters
- Proficiency to measuring sweaters and set up initial specs
- Excellent color sense
- Basic knowledge of lab dips
- Ability to create focused visual presentations
- Concept Development
- Teamwork skills
- String organizational skills
- Ability to follow through with sense of urgency
Timeline
Assistant Sweater Designer
Pink Rose Clothing
09.2023 - Current
Knitwear Intern
Knit Resort
06.2023 - 07.2023
Knitwear Intern
Oscar De La Renta
08.2022 - 05.2023
Fashion Design Intern
Miguelina Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts - Art Specialization in Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology