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Zenia Kim

New York,NY

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Technical Design

Roller Rabbit
New York, NY
12.2020 - Current
  • Lead and manage a team of technical designers while collaborating cross-functionally with design, product development, and production teams to deliver consistent quality from concept to production.
  • Ensure products consistently meet and exceed design intent and brand quality expectations across women's, kids', infants', and men's categories.
  • Partner with the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Director of Merchandising & Senior Director of Sourcing to offer cost engineering solutions in the manufacturing process.
  • Represent Technical Design in executive-level meetings, influencing decision-making around product quality, feasibility, and timelines.

Senior Technical Designer

Faviana International
New York, NY
08.2017 - 12.2020
  • Oversee the development and execution of tech packs, including garment specs, construction details, POMs, and fit comments, from proto to bulk production.
  • Lead live model fit sessions, working closely with Designers and Patternmakers to achieve the desired aesthetic and functional fit.
  • Finalize and issue graded production specifications for all approved styles.

Senior Technical Designer

HMS Productions
New York, NY
01.2013 - 07.2016
  • Evaluate vendor samples for fit and construction accuracy; recommend pattern corrections or garment re-engineering solutions as needed.
  • Manage and mentor technical designers and patternmakers, offering guidance and support in fittings, pattern corrections, and construction standards.

Junior Technical Designer

G-III Apparel Group Ltd.
New York, NY
09.2009 - 09.2012
  • Lead process improvements in our PLM system, including establishing tech pack templates, creating new operational efficiencies, and providing overseas vendor training.
  • Meet with vendors in-person or video-chat, facilitating the understanding of our fit standards and construction to achieve better fit samples.

Education

Master of Arts - Fashion Design Womenswear

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Marketing

California State University Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Skills

  • 15 years of technical design experience and 8 years in a leadership role
  • Advanced knowledge in domestic and international development processes
  • Expert in garment construction, patternmaking, and draping
  • Proficient in PDM, PLM, digital patterning, Excel, and Illustrator
  • Exceptional leadership and project management skills

Timeline

Director of Technical Design

Roller Rabbit
12.2020 - Current

Senior Technical Designer

Faviana International
08.2017 - 12.2020

Senior Technical Designer

HMS Productions
01.2013 - 07.2016

Junior Technical Designer

G-III Apparel Group Ltd.
09.2009 - 09.2012

Master of Arts - Fashion Design Womenswear

Academy of Art University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Marketing

California State University Stanislaus

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