Xinran Zhao
Summary
Creative design professional offering 3 years of experience in fashion design and one year experience in apparel production. Proven history of successful collaboration with clients, brand managers and executives to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. Identifies target markets and deliver on emerging trends.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Designer/ Production Coordinator
KT GROUP INC
07.2023 - Current
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet buyer's desired aesthetics and quality standards.
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
- Making CAD and preparing visual presentation for buyers.
- Sketched artistic and fresh print designs for consideration.
- Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for buyers.
- Clearly communicated design revisions to members of QC team.
- PLM system
- Streamline logistic, I facilitated communication between buyers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers, streamlining the import process.
Design Assistant/ Project Coordinator
MONSE
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Creating technical specifications and detailed TECH PACK
- Assisted in sourcing and selecting fabrics, trims, and other materials needed for the design development
- Actively involved in the initial stages of the design process, collaborating with the designers to brainstorm concepts, sketching initial ideas, and creating mood boards.
- Assisted with pattern-making/draping new designs, developing and sewing swatches for design development
- Developing print, recoloring it with Procreate and PS
- Visiting local NYC factories and email communication to follow up on the sample production.
- Organizing fitting notes, and updating new fitting photos if there are any changes
- Project: Resort 2023, RTW 2023
Runway Dresser
BALENCIAGA
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with hair and makeup departments to align looks with specific image plans during events.
- Adjusted clothing once model was dressed, making sure all garments fit properly and looked perfect.
- Supported models when clothing was uncomfortable.
- Steamed and pressed garments prior to runway shows.
Fashion Production and Design Assistant / Stylist
Parcz_tsai Studio
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Assist in the daily affairs of the garment-making department.
- Writing compelling product descriptions, and capturing high-quality product images.
- Contributed to the development of marketing materials for online promotions.
- Attended fittings, coordinating with the design and production teams to evaluate samples, provide feedback, and make necessary revisions.
- Email communication with oversea buyers and factories
- Assist in offline Showroom affairs, and collaborated with the design team to prepare line sheets and look books.
- Styling for celebrities and TV shows in China
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY05.2023
Skills
- Client Relationships
- Project Brief Design
- Project Proposals
- Meeting Coordination
- Sales and Marketing
- Event Logistics
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign
- Microsoft
- Outlook
- Strong Garment making skills
Accomplishments
Graduation Collection "Multiple Identities: Many faces of us" was selected for the ASSEMBLAGE runway show of the Pratt Fashion Class of 2023, and featured in Vogue Runway, WWD etc.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
Fashion Designer/ Production Coordinator
KT GROUP INC
07.2023 - Current
Design Assistant/ Project Coordinator
MONSE
05.2022 - 01.2023
Runway Dresser
BALENCIAGA
05.2022 - 05.2022
Fashion Production and Design Assistant / Stylist
Parcz_tsai Studio
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Pratt Institute
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