Michelle Park's resume
EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology,
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design Major, New York, NY, May 2006
Polimoda Study Abroad Program, Florence, Italy Sept 2004- May 2005
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Creative professional with over 10 years of experience in working with a diverse range of companies and specializing in adapting to the companies needs. I seek to contribute my knowledge, skills, and experience in creating a fresh collection, while maintaining brand aesthetic and product quality.
EXPERIENCE
Figue New York, NY July 2018- Present
Freelance Designer
• Collaborating with the Design Director on RTW collection and accessories.
-Researching Trends, silhouettes, and prints for upcoming season.
-Special collaborations.
-Developing new product for upcoming seasons.
-Designing garments based off inspirations.
• Composing embroideries on garments and generating prints.
• Creating exclusive styles for retailers for sales department.
• Participating in fittings and managing corrections, alterations, and updating sketches.
• Worked with technical designers to assure accurate fit on all garments.
• Creating tech packs and flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Tory Burch New York, NY February 2018- June 2018
Special Project Designer
• Worked with the VP of Design and product development team to create products for Home category, Special projects included gift with purchase, editor in chief, and VIP gifting.
• Coordinated with different teams to make sure all Special projects are done in a timely matter.
• Designed packaging for Tory Foundation holiday gift box.
• Created layout and prints for perfume ads.
• Coordinated styling for V------------ and fashion shows with RTW & accessories team.
Demylee New York, NY April 2015- February 2018
Designer
• Designed women’s knit: cut and sew collection.
• Developed men’s sweaters and cut and sew capsule each season.
• Maintained and updated comments on developments, colors and artwork with overseas factory agents and with international offices.
• Attended fittings and managed corrections and alterations.
• Advised and developed special project and exclusive design for collaborations with other designers.
Figue LLC. New York, NY December 2011-April 2015
Freelance Designer
• Collaborated with Creative Director to develop accessories; scarves, small goods, shoes, and handbags.
• Prepared embroideries and embellishments for layouts on RTW and accessories.
• Produced and edited computer generated prints and graphics in multiple colorways.
• Sourced trims, materials and fabrics, as well as contacting vendors
Tory Burch New York, NY April 2010-November 2014
Freelance Designer
• Assisted with full preparation for Fashion shows, and presentation.
• Created and updated sketches, trim sheets and pitch sheets.
• Illustrated flats and produced paperdolls on Photoshop and Illustrator
Ananda Design Ltd. New York, NY January 2007-February 2013
Associate Designer
• Identified trends, colors, concepts and translating them into the customer profile in designing, ensuring that product is consistent with market trends and fashion forward while maintaining the brand integrity and business strategy.
• Generated and developed collections: including prints, patterns, embellishments and embroideries for accessories and knitwear and speciality accounts.
• Executed design CADS, design tech packs, created illustrations, technical drawings, flats, patterns, specifications for garments and prepared linesheets.
SKILLS
Mac OSX, Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office: Excel & Word
EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology,
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design Major, New York, NY, May 2006
Polimoda Study Abroad Program, Florence, Italy Sept 2004- May 2005
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Creative professional with over 10 years of experience in working with a diverse range of companies and specializing in adapting to the companies needs. I seek to contribute my knowledge, skills, and experience in creating a fresh collection, while maintaining brand aesthetic and product quality.
EXPERIENCE
Figue New York, NY July 2018- Present
Freelance Designer
• Collaborating with the Design Director on RTW collection and accessories.
-Researching Trends, silhouettes, and prints for upcoming season.
-Special collaborations.
-Developing new product for upcoming seasons.
-Designing garments based off inspirations.
• Composing embroideries on garments and generating prints.
• Creating exclusive styles for retailers for sales department.
• Participating in fittings and managing corrections, alterations, and updating sketches.
• Worked with technical designers to assure accurate fit on all garments.
• Creating tech packs and flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Tory Burch New York, NY February 2018- June 2018
Special Project Designer
• Worked with the VP of Design and product development team to create products for Home category, Special projects included gift with purchase, editor in chief, and VIP gifting.
• Coordinated with different teams to make sure all Special projects are done in a timely matter.
• Designed packaging for Tory Foundation holiday gift box.
• Created layout and prints for perfume ads.
• Coordinated styling for V------------ and fashion shows with RTW & accessories team.
Demylee New York, NY April 2015- February 2018
Designer
• Designed women’s knit: cut and sew collection.
• Developed men’s sweaters and cut and sew capsule each season.
• Maintained and updated comments on developments, colors and artwork with overseas factory agents and with international offices.
• Attended fittings and managed corrections and alterations.
• Advised and developed special project and exclusive design for collaborations with other designers.
Figue LLC. New York, NY December 2011-April 2015
Freelance Designer
• Collaborated with Creative Director to develop accessories; scarves, small goods, shoes, and handbags.
• Prepared embroideries and embellishments for layouts on RTW and accessories.
• Produced and edited computer generated prints and graphics in multiple colorways.
• Sourced trims, materials and fabrics, as well as contacting vendors
Tory Burch New York, NY April 2010-November 2014
Freelance Designer
• Assisted with full preparation for Fashion shows, and presentation.
• Created and updated sketches, trim sheets and pitch sheets.
• Illustrated flats and produced paperdolls on Photoshop and Illustrator
Ananda Design Ltd. New York, NY January 2007-February 2013
Associate Designer
• Identified trends, colors, concepts and translating them into the customer profile in designing, ensuring that product is consistent with market trends and fashion forward while maintaining the brand integrity and business strategy.
• Generated and developed collections: including prints, patterns, embellishments and embroideries for accessories and knitwear and speciality accounts.
• Executed design CADS, design tech packs, created illustrations, technical drawings, flats, patterns, specifications for garments and prepared linesheets.
SKILLS
Mac OSX, Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office: Excel & Word