Tianyuan Shi
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Recent fashion design graduate with robust experience in garment construction, technical flats, digital pattern-making, practical internship experience, and freelance design work. Passionate about learning and committed to delivering quality results. Eager to further develop and leverage these skills to a dynamic team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Design Intern
Aubrie J. Meyer
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in completing multiple projects for notable designers, including Maria Pinto.
- Created flats and tech packs for design projects.
- Cut and sewed sample garments.
- Organized pattern cards and maintained an efficient workflow.
- Drafted first patterns for various designs.
- Worked with photographers and stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility.
Runway Show
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Rehearsed cat walks and special choreography in preparation for fashion exhibits.
- Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows, and photo shoots.
- Posed and strutted to demonstrate features such as garment quality, style, and design.
- Won the Fashion Council Award for exceptional design and creativity.
- Featured in Chicago Reader for innovative designs and unique fashion sense.
Freelance Fashion Designer
Self Employed
Chicago, IL / Brooklyn, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
- Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
- Collaborated with designers across disciplines, such as Noam Atelier (furniture design), who won the Créateurs Design Awards.
- Assisted GENAGROUP, one of the top influential Chinese youth culture groups, with merchandise design.
- Handled styling and product development for Chinese rapper Cool-Aid.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
School of Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2023
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Expertise in creating Technical Flats & Tech Packs
- Proficient in Digital Pattern-Making Software(Gerber AccuMark CAD software)
- Great skills in Grading & Marker Making
- Expertise in CLO 3D Fashion Design Software
- Strong understanding of garment construction and design
- Excellent knowledge of fashion trends and forecasting
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Timeline
Runway Show
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago
05.2023 - 05.2023
Fashion Design Intern
Aubrie J. Meyer
01.2023 - 06.2023
Freelance Fashion Designer
Self Employed
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
School of Art Institute of Chicago