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Qianhan Dong

Jamestown,NC

Summary

With three years of industry experience, I possess a keen insight into rapidly evolving trends and innovative designs. As a Design Assistant, I excel in streamlining sales operations through informed decision-making and efficient task management. I specialize in establishing transparent communication with overseas factories and closely collaborating with designers. Employing hand-drawn original artworks, I contribute to the furniture market's unique aesthetic. I specialize in fabric swatch collections, crafting engaging posters for social media, and designing patterns and repeats using my unique artistic flair. Through meticulous attention to detail, I consistently meet clients' diverse needs, delivering bespoke solutions to enhance satisfaction levels.

Overview

Work History

Design Assistant

Yarn & Loom
High Point, NC
2020 - Current
  • Research and integrate high-end designs and market trends, emphasizing sustainability and natural fibers.
  • Collaborate with overseas designers for showcases. And help with designs.
  • Engaging in sales transactions and brand representation.
  • Identify customer fabric preferences and execute showroom displays and marketing outreach.

Design Intern

Yarn & Loom
High Point, NC
2019 - 2020
  • Streamlined communications between sales and design department, and help both sides to understand the process.
  • Sharing design ideas and giving suggestions on improving patterns and repeats of fabrics.

Digital Print Assistant

Independent designer
Remote
2019 - 2019
  • Making digital print patterns based on requested styles and contents.
  • Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
  • Developing motifs through CAD and hand-drawing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - FTD-TD (Textile Design)

NCSU
Raleigh, NC
2020

Study Abroad -

Academia Italiana
Florence, Italy
2019

High School Diploma -

Sayuan Foreign Language School
Chengdu, China
2014

Skills

  • EAT jacquard weaving software
  • Shima Seki knitting software
  • Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
  • Graphic Design
  • Textile Design
  • Pattern making
  • Fashion Illustration
  • Social Media
  • Photo Shoots
  • Creative Design
  • Sales
  • Budgeting
  • Batik Dyeing
  • Felting, crochet, and embroidery

Affiliations

  • Participated in the prestigious Knit Game Loro Piana 2020, an annual knitting competition hosted by an esteemed Italian luxury brand. Immersed in the world of high-end fashion, I visited Loro Piana's headquarters and factory in Italy, gaining invaluable insights into the luxury yarn market. Collaborated with global creatives and networked with fellow participants, fostering connections with peers and industry professionals.
  • In 2019, I competed in the Cotton Incorporated Competition, where I designed and curated a fabric collection utilizing advanced weaving and knitting techniques, showcasing my proficiency in textile craftsmanship and innovation.

Timeline

Design Assistant

Yarn & Loom
2020 - Current

Design Intern

Yarn & Loom
2019 - 2020

Digital Print Assistant

Independent designer
2019 - 2019

Bachelor of Science - FTD-TD (Textile Design)

NCSU

Study Abroad -

Academia Italiana

High School Diploma -

Sayuan Foreign Language School
Qianhan Dong