Susan Park
Summary
Senior Sweater Designer with expertise in trend research, tech pack development, and garment fitting. Proven ability to manage design processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative seasonal collections.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sweater Designer
Velvet by Graham and Spencer
Culver City, California
08.2010 - Current
- Designed seasonal collections for Velvet by Graham and Spencer, strengthening brand identity through innovative designs.
- Conducted trend research to inform material selection and shape design direction, aligning with market trends.
- Managed design process from concept to production, ensuring timely project delivery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for cohesive product representation.
- Developed innovative garment concepts, integrating unique stitches and yarns.
- Issued tech packs for accurate garment specifications and production fittings.
- Sourced quality yarns to enhance product offerings, ensuring adherence to design standards and customer expectations.
Designer
Archive
Garden Grove, California
11.2009 - 04.2010
- Collaborated with design director to transform inspirational boards into detailed sketches for leather, cut and sew knits, and sweaters, enhancing visual clarity of design concepts.
- Partnered with pattern maker to ensure accurate execution of design vision during production, maintaining fidelity to original design intent.
- Attended fittings from prototype to production stage, ensuring adherence to design intent.
- Developed comprehensive tech packs for sweaters, incorporating fitting feedback and specifying production requirements to streamline development process.
Sweater Designer
Three Dots
Garden Grove
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Designed seasonal sweater line from development through production phases.
- Issued tech packs detailing specifications for each design.
- Developed stitch patterns and sourced seasonal yarns to align with market trends.
- Conducted proto, dupe, and production fittings to verify design integrity and alignment with specifications.
- Facilitated daily communication with overseas factories to maintain project timelines.
- Managed department operations in fast-paced environment, streamlining processes to meet project deadlines.
Senior Sweater Designer
BCBG Max Azria Group
Vernon, CA
09.2002 - 08.2007
- Collaborated with art director and sweater team on seasonal sweater development and sampling.
- Conducted proto and dupe fittings, ensuring design accuracy and fit.
- Attended production fittings to finalize product specifications.
- Communicated daily with overseas factories to coordinate development timelines.
- Traveled internationally for yarn sourcing and development initiatives.
- Managed a team of four in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
Assistant Sweater Designer
BCBG Max Azria Group
Vernon, CA
09.2000 - 07.2002
- Created detailed sweater layouts incorporating stitches, crochet, fair isle intarsia, and embellishments to guide production.
- Collaborated daily with overseas factories to maintain alignment and streamline development through production.
- Measured all incoming samples for quality assurance and consistency.
- Provided initial specifications and feedback for prototypes and duplicates.
- Monitored and organized duplicate samples during development to ensure quality and consistency.
- Attended production fittings, offering insights and releasing graded specifications for manufacturing.
Education
Bachelor in Fine Arts - Fashion Design
Otis College of Art And Design
Los Angeles06-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-1997
Skills
- Design conceptualization
- Technical package development
- Garment fitting
- Product development
- Material sourcing
- Trend research
- Proficient in Excel
Affiliations
- Gardening and Walking our bernedoodle, Willow
Timeline
Senior Sweater Designer
Velvet by Graham and Spencer
08.2010 - Current
Designer
Archive
11.2009 - 04.2010
Sweater Designer
Three Dots
09.2008 - 04.2010
Senior Sweater Designer
BCBG Max Azria Group
09.2002 - 08.2007
Assistant Sweater Designer
BCBG Max Azria Group
09.2000 - 07.2002
Bachelor in Fine Arts - Fashion Design
Otis College of Art And Design
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of California, Los Angeles