Hi, I’m
Weiying Kao
Diamond Bar,CA
Summary
Motivated Sportswear Designer/Digital Fashion Artist with 10+ years of experience in the fashion industry. Skilled in translating creative concepts into tangible, market-ready products that align with brand identities and design philosophies, while also resonating with target audiences. Dedicated to pushing boundaries and exploring the endless possibilities within art and design.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Language
Work History
Weiying Kao Design
Sportswear Designer / Digital Fashion Artist
05.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with clients from around the world, bringing their design visions to fruition by offering comprehensive design services including overseas tech packs, design concepts, 3D & 2D design visualization.
- Created compelling visual presentations to communicate complex ideas to clients and stakeholders effectively.
- Attended Outdoor Retailer trade shows to network with vendors, source materials, and stay up to date with the latest innovations.
- Extensively studied and researched activewear, fitness, and athleisure markets and became proficient in creating designs for these categories
- Personal design exploration and enhancement. Self taught 3D fashion design by utilizing various 3D software programs (CLO, Substance 3D and Blender)
- Developed and maintained acomprehensive library of design assets for easy access and reuse
Five Four Group
Freelance Technical Designer
10.2014 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Collaborated with the design director and production team to determine fit and design details.
- Created fit comments, CADs, and tech packs for men's outerwear, woven/knit tops, and bottoms.
- Assisted in fittings, and spec garments.
Guotai USA / JNCO
Designer
02.2013 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Designs sold successfully to Forever 21, Cache, Foreign Exchange, Tilly's, and Ross stores.
- Developed design concepts for both men's and women's lines, from researching the market, mood boards, sketching, creating line sheets, to overseas tech packs.
- Collaborated with overseas factories on material sourcing, sample developments, and production problem solving.
- Followed up with fit samples and issue fit comments.
- Traveled to China office overseeing sample developments and working on new projects on site.
Forever 21
Associate Designer (Main Collection)
05.2012 - 11.2012
Job overview
- Projects involved were adopted by the company and sold across major Forever 21 locations.
- Researched for trends, evaluated vintage samples and best sellers for new design ideas.
- Created tech packs for junior's dresses, woven/knit tops, jackets, and bottoms.
- Collaborated with graphic designers on print developments and production teams on sample developments.
- Reviewed development samples and issued fit comments.
Rewash Jeans
Associate Designer (Beau Dawson/ Rewash)
05.2011 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Helped Beau Dawson label grow tremendously and increased its private label sales to Macy's (Style&co.) and Kohl's (Apt. 9).
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams ((design team, pattern makers, in-house sample room, production & sales teams, domestic contractors (embroiderers & laundries)) to ensure seamless integration of design concepts into finished products.
- Researched the market for trends and new design ideas.
- Created presentation boards, tech packs, sample requests, and line sheets.
- Assisted in designing denim and sourcing materials overseas.
- Assisted in the final stages of finishing, trimming, and embellishing SMS.
- Supervised and documented all Beau Dawson SMS, and made sure all samples were professionally presented for monthly market week.
- Experienced with plus-size women's bottoms.
Clothing For Modern Times
Freelance Outerwear Technician (Urban Behavior)
03.2011 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Created detailed fit comments and tech packs.
- Spec garments
- Assisted in daily fitting session
- Updated WIPS for fabric, trims, and lab dips.
Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent
Technical Design Assistant
06.2010 - 02.2011
Job overview
- Collaborated closely with technical designers, pattern maker, in-house sample room, production manager, and the design team.
- Created detailed fit comments, and spec garments.
- Generated and issued production tech packs.
- Communicated with overseas vendors daily.
- Assisted in all sample development stages from proto to TOP.
- Assisted in daily fitting session.
- Attended production meetings.
- Digitized patterns with Accumark (PDS).
- Updated WIPS and line sheets.
- Production QC and problem-solving
- Supervised the archives of samples and sewing patterns.
- Assisted the design team with editing prints and colorways.
Behnaz Sarafpour
Intern
02.2010 - 06.2010
BCBG Max Azria Group
Intern (Dress Team/ Herve Leger)
05.2009 - 08.2009
Education
Mt San Antonio CollegeWalnut, CA
Associate of Science from Graphic Design
12.2015
Fashion Institute of TechnologyNew York, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Fashion Design (Sportswear Specialization)
05.2010
University Overview
- Honoree of Magna Cum Laude
Skills
- Apparel design from concept to production
- 3D garment visualization (CLO)
- 2D vector and freehand sketching (Procreate)
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Tech packs (2D & 3D)
- Knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, fitting, fabrics, trims & accessories, technical design, and graphic design
- Experienced with designing most apparel categories for both men and women
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies
Art & Design, 3D creation, climbing, fitness, the outdoors, philosophy
Software
Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), CLO, Substance 3D, Blender, Procreate
Interests
Art & Design, 3D creation, climbing, fitness, the outdoors, philosophy
Timeline
Sportswear Designer / Digital Fashion Artist
Weiying Kao Design
05.2015 - Current
Freelance Technical Designer
Five Four Group
10.2014 - 03.2015
Designer
Guotai USA / JNCO
02.2013 - 09.2014
Associate Designer (Main Collection)
Forever 21
05.2012 - 11.2012
Associate Designer (Beau Dawson/ Rewash)
Rewash Jeans
05.2011 - 05.2012
Freelance Outerwear Technician (Urban Behavior)
Clothing For Modern Times
03.2011 - 05.2011
Technical Design Assistant
Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent
06.2010 - 02.2011
Intern
Behnaz Sarafpour
02.2010 - 06.2010
Intern (Dress Team/ Herve Leger)
BCBG Max Azria Group
05.2009 - 08.2009
Mt San Antonio College
Associate of Science from Graphic Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts from Fashion Design (Sportswear Specialization)
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