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