Soo-young Yoon
Summerfield,NC
Summary
Innovative designer skilled in developing trend patterns and color selections to create unique collections. Collaborated with international design teams to resolve weave complications and enhance finishing quality. Conducted market trend analyses to inform pricing strategies and develop tailored designs. Expertise in CAD software and jacquard textile design, with strong capabilities in color trend forecasting.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Designer
Culp
Burlington, NC
11.2019 - 01.2026
- Develop new trend pattern design ideas, new color selections, and create a collection with various patterns and textures.
- Collaborated with Culp upholstery design team to create innovative design concepts.
- Work with China Culp, Vietnam, Turkey and India Culp design development team.
- Coordinated with China on weave complications, finishing quality, test results, and unique texture and color yarns.
- Developed customized designs for various clients, addressing their specific needs.
- Trend presentation for colors and patterns in every quarter.
- Analyzed market trends to establish competitive price points.
- Meeting with art studios, customers and foreign mill people with their new collections.
Language Teacher
Greensboro Korean School
Greensboro, USA
01.2000 - 05.2021
- Instructed Korean to middle and high school students in weekend classes, fostering cultural appreciation and language skills.
- Taught Korean language lessons to students at Greensboro Korean School.
- Instructed reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in Korean.
- Developed comprehensive course outline to structure assignments and assessment criteria, enhancing student learning outcomes.
- Prepared weekly lesson plans aligned with Korean school curriculum.
- Guided students in preparation for language contest, collaborating with parents to support their engagement and success.
- Held parent teacher conferences. regarding student performances
Senior Designer & Colorist
Se7en
Gibsonville, NC
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with Se7en design team to develop trend-driven, merchandised collections for residential fabric lines.
- Develop new cost effective constructions and weaves for residential fabric applications in jacquard and dobby.
- Created original and archive-inspired jacquard and dobby designs from conception to loom-ready files, managing all phases of design including artwork manipulation, construction determination, editing, weave application, card cutting, and finalizing color work.
- Traveled to inspiration shopping destinations and researched design and color trends through trade publications, color resources, apparel, and home furnishings.
- Collaborated with Salesforce and customers to execute special projects, ensuring clear communication and effective project management.
- Identified and resolved issues with plant slack ends to improve workflow efficiency.
Senior Designer
David Rothschild Company, Inc.
Reidsville, NC
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Designed woven jacquard and dobby fabrics for Residential Upholstery, Recreational Vehicle, Contract, Outdoor, and Wall Panel industries, leveraging 20+ years of vertical mill experience with Dornier and Somet looms to deliver custom projects.
- Utilized diverse fiber types and yarn sizes, developed repeat layouts, and constructed single damask and multi-layered tapestry designs, optimizing loom setups and weave creations for various applications. Patterns include contemporary, traditional or transitional tapestries, stripes, plaids and textural plains.
- Participated in Research and Development on upcoming trends and colors via trade publications, color resources, customer feedback and freelance consultants. Also attended annual trips to trade shows for numerous industries including Furniture Markets, Neocon Contract, Outdoor and Recreational Vehicle.
Designer
Kevin O'Brien Print Studio
Philadelphia, USA
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Created hand-painted designs using gouache media and constructed screen separations for burnout printing, resulting in unique fashion accessories like scarves and dresses featuring florals, animals, watermarks, and geometries.
- Explored various design concepts through publications, museums, and natural settings.
- Prepared artwork files for press checks and final output
- Reviewed proofs with production staff and corrected layout issues
- Researched new design ideas by utilizing publications, museums, scenery, arboretums, etc..
Designer
Myung-sung Jacquard Necktie & Label Design Company
Seoul
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Designed print-ready layouts for studio client projects.
- Created hand-painted patterns for woven neckties and labels, utilizing multi-layer damask construction and tissue picks with Punch jacquard
- Reviewed proofs for color, typography, and spacing accuracy.
- Adjusted artwork in CAD to align with assigned weaves
- Prepared artwork files for press production at print studio.
Designer
Jin-mi Design Studio
Seoul, Korea
01.1992 - 12.1993
- Designed print artwork for print studio client projects.
- Created design paintings for handkerchiefs, shawls, and scarves, enhancing product appeal.
- Developed innovative harness settings for diverse scarf weaves, improving design versatility.
- Modified artwork and established color assortments with hand weaving floor looms, developing unique yarn color and texture.
- Prepared press-ready files using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Reviewed layouts for spacing, color, and typography accuracy.
Department of Fine Arts, Professor's Assistant
Catholic University of Daegu-Hyosung
Seoul, Korea
01.1992 - 10.1993
- Taught undergraduate courses at Catholic University of Daegu-Hyosung using university curriculum standards.
- Designed lecture materials for classroom instruction and student understanding.
- Collaborated with Art Professor to support and enhance student projects
- Managed class attendance and facilitated communication between Professor and undergraduate students
- Advised students on academic planning, course selection, and campus life.
Education
Master of Science - Textile Design
Jefferson University (formerly Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science)
Philadelphia, PA, USAMaster of Fine Arts -
Catholic University of Daegu-Hyosung
Seoul, KoreaBachelor of Fine Arts -
Catholic University of Daegu-Hyosung
Seoul, KoreaSkills
- CAD including Info Vision, Nedgraphics, EAT, Painter, Photoshop, Sophis
- Jacquard textile design
- Dobby textile weaving
- Color trend forecasting
- Trend analysis
- Windows, Microsoft Office, Illustration, PowerPoint
- Leadership experience
- Workload management
- Independent teamwork
- Fashion education knowledge
- Bilingual in Korean
- Trend analysis
HONORS:
Catholic University of Daegu-Hyosung: merit based scholarship 9/88, 9/89, 3/90, 9/90, 3/91, Catholic University of Daegu-Hyosung: Chun-Kwang Scholarship 3/89
Timeline
Senior Designer
Culp
11.2019 - 01.2026
Senior Designer & Colorist
Se7en
01.2012 - 01.2019
Language Teacher
Greensboro Korean School
01.2000 - 05.2021
Senior Designer
David Rothschild Company, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2012
Designer
Kevin O'Brien Print Studio
01.1998 - 01.1999
Designer
Myung-sung Jacquard Necktie & Label Design Company
01.1993 - 01.1994
Designer
Jin-mi Design Studio
01.1992 - 12.1993
Department of Fine Arts, Professor's Assistant
Catholic University of Daegu-Hyosung
01.1992 - 10.1993
Master of Science - Textile Design
Jefferson University (formerly Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science)
Master of Fine Arts -
Catholic University of Daegu-Hyosung
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Catholic University of Daegu-Hyosung