Xinran Zhao
New York
Summary
Experienced creative design professional with a strong background in fashion design and apparel production. Collaborates effectively with clients, brand managers, and executives to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. Demonstrates ability to identify target markets and stay ahead of emerging trends, ensuring the delivery of innovative and marketable designs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Designer
J.Crew
03.2024 - 07.2024
- J. CREW Factory Menswear design team
- Teamed on development of inspiration boards, sample material collections, and color selection for upcoming product design.
- Documented forecasted trends for upcoming season and worked with buyers to acquire appropriate materials for manufacture.
- Developed prototype designs for broad range of products within design portfolio.
- Adjusted design styles to historical periods, designer requirements and production needs.
- Highly skilled using hand drawing, Sketch Up and Illustrator to develop concept boards.
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
Fashion Designer/ Production Coordinator
KT GROUP INC
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Specialize in menswear shirt and suit set, also include boy's vest and suit set.
- Carefully curated fabrics, patterns, and trims to align with buyer's preferences, ensuring final designs meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
- Created detailed CAD designs and compelling visual presentations for buyers.
- Utilized PLM systems to enhance design and production processes.
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs for comfort and appeal.
- Developed artistic and contemporary print designs, send them to the mill for lab dips development.
- Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for buyers
- Communicated design revisions clearly to the Quality Control and Production team in Vietnam.
- Streamlined logistics by facilitating communication between buyers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers, optimizing the import process for a smoother workflow.
Design Assistant/ Project Coordinator
MONSE
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Specialized in Women's RTW, including skirts, top and bottoms, jacket etc.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Pratt Institute
05.2023
Skills
- Project Proposals
- Fashion branding
- Marketing knowledge
- Design Research
- Adobe Creative Suite
Color theory
- CAD
- Print Production
- Garment construction
- Vendor relationships
- Logistics
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
Advanced
C1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Proficient
C2
Korean
Elementary
A1
Timeline
Assistant Designer
J.Crew
03.2024 - 07.2024
Fashion Designer/ Production Coordinator
KT GROUP INC
07.2023 - 02.2024
Design Assistant/ Project Coordinator
MONSE
05.2022 - 01.2023
Runway Dresser
BALENCIAGA
05.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Pratt Institute
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