Eric Balan, Apparel Designer in Minalin, Pampanga, Philippines

About

“I am a passionate Designer / Artist who continually seeks and improves my craft through the years, having a childlike attitude in gaining knowledge but prompt in sharing it with others.”

Experience in designing and conceptualizing most lines of apparel tops and bottoms, fabric prints and embroidery, accessories, promo and advertising materials and packaging and labels designs. Can assist in sourcing and procurement of materials needed in product development. Have experience working and coordinating with Europe & Middleast buyers for their product development. Have experience handling licensee brands such as Warner Bros, Disney and Hello Kitty.

I have a background also in developing company logos and creating apparel prints collections.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) Architecture

Adamson University

1987 - 1991
Secondary

Capitol Institute -high school

1983 - 1987

Experience

Technical Designer / Poduct Developer

Einsco Company Inc

Aug 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 4 months)

I design and develop collections for Mens bottoms (denim and non denim) local brand; from design with its detail, washing and fitting approval up to its saleability at store are part of my responsibility.
Product Designer

Eagleluck Garments Limited (China)

Jul 2009 - Jun 2010 (11 months)

I design Mens and Ladies denim tops and bottoms, I approved the proto samples, fitting and wash samples for productions. Provide techpacks and source needed accessories for proto-samples. Create designs and collections for booth display during Canton Fair event and same with Hongkong Fashion Week. Entertains foreign buyers that drop-by at our booth and facilitate their requirements in regards to their chosen samples for future orders.
Designer/Trade Representative

SPORTS REPORT LTD-Guangzhou Office

Jul 2006 - Mar 2009 (2 years 8 months)

• Handling and designing mens wear brand collections for Hongkong local market. Sourcing fabrics and developing accessories to use before releasing it to Merchandisers. Give approval and comments of the proto samples from factory. Coordinating with Merchandiser and Marketing group for the development of each styles released.
• Assisting company merchandisers in designing styles, prints and materials sourcing for their respective clients.
• Attending trade shows at various cities to source new trends, materials, suppliers and potential clients.
• Coordinate and meet with foreign buyers for their seasonal styles developments and send proto samples to them for comments and approvals.
Designer / Trade Representative

Qualitext Trading Company (Guangzhou office)

May 2005 - Jun 2006 (1 year 1 month)

Designing Mens and Ladies tops and bottoms apparels for Middleast buyers. Developing prints, embroideries, accessories and treatments for each styles released. Coordinate with Merchandisers for the development of their clients apparel styles.
Attend trade fairs in Hongkong for trend sourcing and meet new suppliers and customers.
Designer

SPRINGTIME CREATIONS CORP. -Baby Looney Toons Licensee (Warner Bros. Philippines)

Mar 1999 - May 2003 (4 years 2 months)

• Design silhouettes, prints and emboideries for Babies apparel collections and have it send to Warner Bros Regional office for approval.
• Coordinate with production personnels and monitor and approve quality of each styles released.
• Design print ads, packaging and brochures for babies apparel seasonal collections.
Designer

STARWORKS SPL CORP. - Mickey for Kids Licensee (Disney, Philippines)

Mar 1997 - Jul 1999 (2 years 4 months)

• Designing tops and bottoms silhouttes, prints, embroideries, print-ads and promotional items for Childrens wear collections then send it to Disney Representative office for approval. Coordinate with Merchandisers and suppliers for the proto samples and productions of each styles released.
• Visits retail outlets and monitor the saleabilities of each collections.

Skills

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