Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Individual Research on Electric Vehicle Industry
Caricature Design
Medicinal Classification
Languages
Websites
Corporate Finance and Case Study Analysis
Timeline
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Zhou Huang

Long Island City,New York

Summary

Dynamic designer and manager with a proven track record at Gemini Watanabe, excelling in fashion design and trend analysis. Expertly developed innovative collections and responsive websites, showcasing brand identity. Strong organizational and communication skills facilitated seamless production management, ensuring high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Designer

Gemini Watanabe
Beijing
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Conceptualized and developed the first collection for Gemini Watanabe, incorporating the brand’s philosophy of breaking boundaries, and embracing chaos.
  • Conducted in-depth research on design trends, materials, and production techniques to create a cohesive, innovative collection.
  • Designed technical sketches, created patterns, and managed sample development to ensure quality and precision in execution.

Production Manager

Gemini Watanabe
Beijing
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Established relationships with manufacturers and textile suppliers to secure high-quality materials and production capabilities.
  • Negotiated pricing and minimum order quantities to optimize cost efficiency for small-batch production.
  • Managed communication with multiple workers to ensure seamless production timelines and quality control.

Web Designer

Gemini Watanabe
Beijing
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Website: www.geminiwatanabe.com.
  • Designed and developed responsive websites optimized for mobile and desktop platforms.
  • Developed a fully functional website for Gemini Watanabe, showcasing brand identity, collection details, and storytelling.

Pattern Making and Sewing Trainee

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
08.2023 - Current
  • Completed hands-on training in pattern making, draping, and garment construction techniques
  • Developed proficiency in sewing and textile manipulation to enhance design execution
  • Created prototypes and refined designs through iterative sampling processes
  • Applied traditional and experimental techniques to bring unique design concepts to life

Assistant Creative Director

FYND
Hangzhou
08.2024 - Current
  • Selected graphics and visual elements tailored to the brand’s streetwear aesthetic, ensuring alignment with its identity and target audience.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in digital media.
  • Generated and presented new ideas, insights, and thought leadership at meetings.

Styling for Artists

Aritists
12.2024 - Current
  • Assisted performers in selecting appropriate outfits for performances and competitions.

Education

Bachelor of Art - Econometrics and Quantitative

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2023

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY

Skills

  • Fashion design
  • Trend Analysis
  • Fashion Management
  • Excellent sense of style
  • Organization
  • Communication
  • Presentation
  • Patterning skills
  • Sewing
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Time management abilities
  • Photoshop
  • Excel

Individual Research on Electric Vehicle Industry

•  Inspired by the research, I drafted a paper on the business model analysis of new energy vehicles based on my findings and reflective thinking, having it sent out as an international conference paper. (Online ISSN:2352-5428) Paper ID: 2EQU6FGNPR.

Caricature Design

•  I creative design the Caricature. Animal Farm and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer are two literary works I drew inspiration from for the creation of my line of T-shirts. And sales these clothes donations for charity on campus.

Medicinal Classification

  • I had an internship in the pharmacy within the Beijing South Region Oncology Hospital to medicinal classification. According to the number of drug classification labels, I can classify and operate faster improve the efficiency of distribution.

Languages

English
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Corporate Finance and Case Study Analysis

  • Study with Professor Paul, a professor of international economics at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies. I analyzed Disney's Risk management, Eastern Airlines' Bankruptcy, and Bed, Bath, and Beyond's Corporate structure. I would explore every move of these companies and think about why they did what they did.

Timeline

Styling for Artists

Aritists
12.2024 - Current

Assistant Creative Director

FYND
08.2024 - Current

Web Designer

Gemini Watanabe
07.2024 - 12.2024

Production Manager

Gemini Watanabe
05.2024 - 06.2024

Designer

Gemini Watanabe
01.2024 - 05.2024

Pattern Making and Sewing Trainee

Pratt Institute
08.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Art - Econometrics and Quantitative

University of California, Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design

Pratt Institute
Zhou Huang