Posted on Wed, 22 Jul 18:2 CDT

Education

Parsons The New School for Design, New York, NY
Associate of Applied Science Candidate, Fashion Design, Dec 2008
Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
Bachelor of Textiles & Clothing, Fashion Design, June 2005 

Experience

AMERE GROUP LLC, New York, U.S.A, Mar- Jun 2009
Freelancer Assistant Designer- Junior Outerwear Department

Designed and sketched the seasonal junior outerwear collection. 
Coordinated and drafted seasonal mood and style boards.
Led the design team and coordinated the new development project- L.e.i. outerwear.
Communicated with the oversea production team, and follows up the sample status.  
Created and prepared the tech packs, line sheets and oversea packages.  
Searched for trends and sourcing fabrics, trims for seasonal design outerwear. 
       
THE DONNA KARAN COMPANY LLC, New York, U.S.A, Sep- Dec 2008
Intern - DKNYC Design department

Created layout details of garments and flat sketches by hand drawing.  
Assisted in sourcing new trends, beading, and embroidery techniques. Assisted technical 
designer with measuring sample garments. Assisted senior designer with sample garments 
fitting.

LIZ CLAIBORNE INC, New York, U.S.A, Sep- Dec 2008
Intern - Mid-tier men’s design department

Responsible for updating the lab dips, color cards, and line sheets.
Assisted designers with sample garments’ fitting.
Assisted in sourcing new trends and styles for the coming season.
Participated in seasonal concept meetings.

JING SHENG KNITTING CO., LTD, Taipei, Taiwan, July 2005-Dec 2006
Knit Wear Designer-Woman’s Wear

Designed swatches, mini sample clothes, and garments. 
Designed a sweater that I.N.C Lady’s ordered in high volume.
Supervised the manufacturing process at one of the company’s factories in Su-Zhou, China.
Researched new trends of fibers, yarns, and styles.
Prepared materials for presentations of company designs to clients.
    
Skills

Flat sketching, Draping, Sewing, Patternmaking, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, 
Microsoft Word, Fluent in Mandarin.

Website 
http://www.coroflot.com/weichenhsiao