YingTungOwen Yeung
Los Angeles
Summary
Detail-oriented and creative fashion designer with expertise in garment construction and a strong understanding of industry trends. Educational background focused on menswear design, complemented by professional experience in womenswear after graduation. Skilled in translating concepts into high-quality, on-trend pieces through a structured design and planning process. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and create innovative designs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentorship
GUESS Factory
Los Angeles
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Tasked with designing swimwear as a base layer for a music festival look.
- Gained hands-on experience in designing and constructing swimwear, enhancing skills in working with slippery fabrics and mastering tie-dye techniques.
Mentorship
Blizzard Entertainment
Los Angeles
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Tasked with designing high-end editorial fashion pieces inspired by the "Angels and Demons" of Blizzard's Diablo franchise.
- Experimented with a variety of fabrics to capture the dark and mystical essence of the Diablo universe while maintaining a couture-level aesthetic.
- Developed intricate design details and techniques to blend fantasy elements with sophisticated, wearable fashion.
Mentorship
Amiri
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Tasked with designing a collection that embodies Californian luxury for a global audience. Created a diverse range of styles using Procreate, with designs selected by the Amiri team to be created in real life.
- Gained valuable experience in capturing and incorporating a brand's identity and tone into original designs, ensuring alignment with the brand's vision.
Associate Designer
Kancan USA
Los Angeles , CA
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted with Purchase Orders (PO), wash comments, and denim fabric selection, testing, and shrinkage analysis.
- Managed professional photography, and specification for production accuracy.
- Coordinated with fabric team in China on fabric selection processes while articulating design needs for project alignment.
- Created comprehensive garment illustrations, integrating sewing callouts and carefully chosen trims to elevate design quality.
Assistant Designer
CIEBON
Los Angeles, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with design team to develop seasonal collections aligned with market trends.
- Assisted in creating technical sketches and specifications for production teams.
- Conducted material sourcing and vendor communication for fabric selection.
- Maintained accurate documentation of design processes and revisions for project tracking.
- Implemented Centric PLM to facilitate collaboration among design, development, sourcing, and quality teams, focusing on minimizing spreadsheet use and optimizing workflow processes.
- Leveraged Apparel Magic for comprehensive sales tracking and inventory management.
- Executed placement and overall print design projects with precision.
- Achieved improved customer engagement by arranging showroom samples for maximum visibility. Elevated product presentation standards through effective display organization. Contributed to increased sales through enhanced merchandising strategies.
- Organized professional fashion photography sessions to ensure high-quality visual content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - FASHION DESIGN
Otis College of Art And Design
Los Angeles, CA05-2024
Skills
- Adobe creative suite
- Print production
- Design research
- PO Processing
- Fabric testing/selection
- Garment Construction
- Multimedia Presentations
- Technical Sketches
- Procreate Illustrations
- Creative Design
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Designer
CIEBON
11.2024 - Current
Associate Designer
Kancan USA
08.2024 - 11.2024
Mentorship
Blizzard Entertainment
01.2024 - 05.2024
Mentorship
Amiri
09.2023 - 01.2024
Mentorship
GUESS Factory
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - FASHION DESIGN
Otis College of Art And Design