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Heawon Kim

Los Angeles

Summary

Creative design professional offering 15 years of experience in fashion design and Mass market apparel production. Proven history of successful collaboration with clients, brand managers and executives to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. Identifies target markets and deliver on emerging trends.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Fashion Designer

JNP FASHION INC Dba Fun2fun
04.2023 - Current
  • Elevated brand recognition by developing innovative and trendsetting fashion designs.
  • Boosted sales with the creation of unique and eye-catching clothing pieces that resonated with target audiences.
  • Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment for creativity to thrive.
  • Oversaw successful seasonal collection launches, coordinating efforts across design, production, and marketing teams to achieve desired results.
  • Optimized product assortment by analyzing sales data, identifying opportunities for improvement based on customer preferences and trends.
  • Enhanced company reputation through consistent participation in trade shows.
  • Oversaw production fashion line from concept to completion.
  • Developed exciting seasonal merchandise assortments to improve category diversity.
  • Participated in trade shows to showcase garments and attract buyers.
  • Collaborated with stylists and photographers to create creative fashion campaigns.
  • Increased sales revenue by establishing strong relationships with clients.

Senior Fashion Designer

Mittoshop
05.2019 - 04.2023
  • Elevated brand recognition by developing innovative and trendsetting fashion designs.
  • Boosted sales with the creation of unique and eye-catching clothing pieces that resonated with target audiences.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing premium materials at competitive prices for improved profitability.
  • Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment for creativity to thrive.
  • Oversaw successful seasonal collection launches, coordinating efforts across design, production, and marketing teams to achieve desired results.
  • Optimized product assortment by analyzing sales data, identifying opportunities for improvement based on customer preferences and trends.
  • Enhanced company reputation through consistent participation in trade shows.
  • Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
  • Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors and other industry professionals to stay informed about new developments and resources available.
  • Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
  • Worked with photographers and stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility.
  • Gathered information from vendors regarding market trends and competitor activity.
  • Created and presented design collections to buyers and other industry professionals to generate interest and secure orders.
  • Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
  • Oversaw production fashion line from concept to completion.

Senior Fashion Designer

H&C Apparel INC Dba &.Layered
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Elevated brand recognition by developing innovative and trendsetting fashion designs.
  • Boosted sales with the creation of unique and eye-catching clothing pieces that resonated with target audiences.
  • Forged strategic partnerships with influential figures in the fashion industry, expanding brand exposure and networking opportunities.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing premium materials at competitive prices for improved profitability.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by collaborating closely with production teams to ensure high-quality standards were met.
  • Oversaw production fashion line from concept to completion.
  • Created and presented design collections to buyers and other industry professionals to generate interest and secure orders.

Senior Fashion Designer

ROBIN K DBA PLEIONE
06.2014 - 11.2017
  • Elevated brand recognition by developing innovative and trendsetting fashion designs.
  • Boosted sales with the creation of unique and eye-catching clothing pieces that resonated with target audiences.
  • Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment for creativity to thrive.
  • Oversaw successful monthly market meetings, coordinating efforts across design, production.
  • Optimized product assortment by analyzing sales data, identifying opportunities for improvement based on customer preferences and trends.
  • Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
  • Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
  • Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.

Fashion Designer

ROBIIN K DBA PLEIONE
06.2012 - 06.2014
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
  • Conducted market research to identify emerging trends, guiding the development of new collections accordingly.
  • Worked closely with production teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing and timely delivery of products.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors and other industry professionals to stay informed about new developments and resources available.
  • Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
  • Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
  • Optimized garment fit by collaborating with pattern makers during product development stages; ensuring consistent sizing across all collections.
  • Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.
  • Managed budgets for design projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining artistic vision.
  • Mentored junior designers, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged creativity and innovation.

Fashion Designer

YBF INC
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
  • Conducted market research to identify emerging trends, guiding the development of new collections accordingly.
  • Worked closely with production teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing and timely delivery of products.
  • Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
  • Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
  • Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
  • Managed budgets for design projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining artistic vision.

Associate

ROBIN K DBA PLEIONE
03.2010 - 08.2011
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
  • Conducted market research to identify emerging trends, guiding the development of new collections accordingly.
  • Worked closely with production teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing and timely delivery of products.
  • Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
  • Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
  • Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
  • Optimized garment fit by collaborating with pattern makers during product development stages; ensuring consistent sizing across all collections.
  • Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.

Assistant Designer

MIN YOUNG LEE LLC
06.2009 - 02.2010
  • Supported the creation of innovative designs through research, sketching, and prototyping.
  • Researched seasonal trends, colors, and raw materials to focus on needs of buyers.
  • Reduced production errors through meticulous attention to detail when reviewing samples for fit adjustments and construction changes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Parsons School of Design | The New School
New York, NY
05-2009

Skills

  • Adobe illustrator
  • Fashion illustration
  • Adobe photoshop
  • Garment fitting
  • Garment construction
  • Fashion forecasting
  • Fit evaluation
  • Fashion sketching
  • Decision-making
  • Self motivation

Languages

Korean
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Fashion Designer

JNP FASHION INC Dba Fun2fun
04.2023 - Current

Senior Fashion Designer

Mittoshop
05.2019 - 04.2023

Senior Fashion Designer

H&C Apparel INC Dba &.Layered
01.2018 - 05.2019

Senior Fashion Designer

ROBIN K DBA PLEIONE
06.2014 - 11.2017

Fashion Designer

ROBIIN K DBA PLEIONE
06.2012 - 06.2014

Fashion Designer

YBF INC
08.2011 - 06.2012

Associate

ROBIN K DBA PLEIONE
03.2010 - 08.2011

Assistant Designer

MIN YOUNG LEE LLC
06.2009 - 02.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Parsons School of Design | The New School

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