Hyejin Kwon
Global Fashion Resource, Inc
Los Angeles
7
Years of experience
Detail-oriented fashion designer and production coordinator known for strong collaborative skills and effective communication. Experience in leading design projects and optimizing sourcing strategies, ready to contribute to innovative fashion solutions and enhance brand success.
Work History
Associate Fashion Designer/Production Coordinator
5 Years 6 Months- Led design projects from concept through production, ensuring alignment with brand vision and market trends.
- Oversaw fabric selection and material sourcing, optimizing quality while managing budget constraints.
- Contributed valuable insights into merchandising strategies based on extensive knowledge of consumer behavior patterns.
- Presented design concepts to stakeholders, effectively communicating creative ideas and rationale behind decisions.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing premium materials at competitive prices for improved profitability.
- Skillfully negotiated contracts with vendors that benefited both parties while ensuring timely delivery of materials.
- Evaluated vendor performance and negotiated contracts to support cost-effective sourcing of materials and services.
- Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.
Fashion Design Assistant/Production Assistant
1 Year- Assisted in sketching design concepts and creating technical specifications for seasonal collections.
- Collaborated with senior designers to select fabrics and trims for new apparel lines.
- Maintained organized sample library, ensuring easy access to materials and design references.
- Participated in fittings, providing feedback on garment fit and construction quality.
- Conducted market research on fashion trends, contributing insights for upcoming designs.
- Supported production team by tracking sample progress and coordinating delivery schedules.
- Created detailed documentation of design processes, enhancing communication between departments.
- Updated digital files and records, ensuring accurate representation of design projects and timelines.
- Improved overall product quality through rigorous quality control checks during sample development stages.
- Coordinated production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Skills
Fashion design
Fashion marketing
Fabric sourcing
Patterning skills
Adobe illustrator
Adobe photoshop
Sewing techniques
Timeline
Associate Fashion Designer/Production Coordinator
Global Fashion Resource, Inc
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Fashion Design Assistant/Production Assistant
Ambiance Apparel, WAX JEANS DBA
02.2019 - 02.2020Read More
Westcliff University
MBA from Business Administration
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Hansung University
Bachelor of Arts from Fashion Design
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