About
With over six years of experience in the fashion industry, I am a passionate and creative Mens Associate Designer at 32 Degrees, a leading brand of innovative and functional clothing. I have an AAS in Menswear Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and a BBA from Kyungpook National University in South Korea. My mission is to design stylish and comfortable menswear that meets the needs and preferences of modern consumers. I bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team, as I have worked on various product lines, including innerwear, sleepwear, knit sportswear, woven sportswear, outerwear. I also have skills in pattern making, fashion illustration, and Illustrator, PLM which help me create high-quality designs and tech packs.
In my current role as a Mens Associate Designer at 32 Degrees, I am responsible for developing and sourcing fabrics, creating CADs and tech packs, communicating with vendors and factories, and supporting the Designer with research and presentations. I have contributed to the brand's growth by creating comtemporary product lines that appeal to the target market and reflect the latest trends and styles. I also worked as a KIDS Associate Designer. The experience helped to expand my knowledge and expertise in printing and patterns as well. I enjoy working in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment, where I can showcase my creativity and innovation.
Designed Woven Pants including Chinos, Jeans, shirts, Jackets
Designed Sweatshirts, Hoodie, Sweatpants in various knit fabrics
Created seasonal product lines to drive the brand growth
Developed and sourced fabrics (Around 10-15 fabrics for each seasons)
WORK EXPERIENCES
MEN'S Associate Designer — 32 Degrees. Mar. 2022- June 2023
MEN'S Associate Designer — Ralph Lauren. June. 2024- Present
- Headwear & Outerwear
Design Headwear for Polo Ralph Lauren main line, collaboration with other brands.
Design Headwear lines Sports sponsorship including US Open, Australian open, Wimbledon etc.
Support Designer by assisting with research, sketch, hand-off, fitting for Outerwear.
Check submits for L/D , Graphic hand-off, Trims etc.
Adobe XD, PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop etc.
KID'S Associate Designer — 32 Degrees. Mar. 2021- Mar. 2022
Designed Innerwear, Sleepwear, Sportswear, Outerwear for Boys
Tech Packs, CADs, Construction whole Boys line
Sourced various Fabric
Developed prints for Boys Color research for KIDS.
MEN'S Assistant Designer — 32 Degrees. Oct. 2017 - Mar. 2021
Developed and Sourced fabrics(Around 25-30 fabrics for each seasons)
Designed Activewear, Polos, Loungewear, Innerwear.
Supported Designer by assisting with Tech Pack and research in deadline-oriented environment.
WOMEN'S Assistant Designer — One Madison/ Jones NY. 2016
Designed Womenswear with focus on outerwear
Created CAD and Tech Packs
Communication with Vendors and Factories
MEN'S Design Intern — Theory / Public School NYC/ John Varvatos. 2015- 2016
Created CAD and Tech Packs Communication with Vendors
Researched mood inspiration and garment details for ready-to-wear season
Helped to creat color palettes for the collection to reflect the direction of collection.
EDUCATION
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.
2013-2015
Associate's of Applied Sciences in Menswear Design.
The first prize for Final garment exhibition at FIT museum.
GEORGE TOWN UNIVERSITY 2006-2007
Intensive Academy English Course
KYUNGPOOK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2005-2006, 2009-2012
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration