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Handbag Designer, Product Designer
Lili Zhao
New York, NY
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About
- A professional Handbag designer with 8 years of hands-on design experience for global brands like Kate Spade and Calvin Klein.
- With a variety of design experience, knowledge and skillsets covering all aspects of the design process.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator + Photoshop. Proficient in CAD. -
Education
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MFA Fine and Studio ArtsRhode Island School of Design2003 - 2005
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Industrial and Product Design, CeramicsChina Academy of Art1998 - 2002
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Experience
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Handbag Designer, Full TimeNew York, NYFeb 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year 5 months)Affordable Luxury Group Handbag Designer I 1 year and 5 month I New York I NY
- Worked with founder and creative director
- Designed all elements of seasonal handbag: concept, shape, construction, material and hardware
- Conducted trend research to devise new concepts for products that were both on-brand and trend-right
- Illustrated concepts by creating sketches and conceptualizing color palettes/prints for design presentations
- Checked all measurements and specs on new samples and ensured product quality and integrity
- Remedied quality issues through communication to factories -
Designer & FounderZHAOJul 2010 - Sep 2014 (4 years 2 months)- Created a original innovative handbag collection. price point $60-$450. luxury leather.
- The line was sold at Searle on Madison Ave, Boutique in Soho and other stores around tri-state area. -
Handbag Designer, FreelanceKate SpadeJun 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 2 months)- Worked with senior designer and designers on design and tech packs.
- Designed new handbag and SLGs from concept to spec.
- Executed sketches and life size technical drawings.
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Handbag Designer, Full TimeRugged EquipmentMay 2006 - Jul 2010 (4 years 2 months)
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Awards
Graduate Fellowship at RISD
Scholarship at RISD
Award of Zhejiang Art Exhibition
Chongli Prize & Scholarship
Scholarships at CAA
Scholarships at ZSID -
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On Coroflot@LiiLiiZhao, member since 2005
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