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Designer
Samantha Eng
Feb 2011 - Present (13 years 5 months)
- Design FW and SS collections
- Source fabrics and trims
- Pattern all styles
- Work with sewers to develop samples
- Source domestic contractors
- Attend tradeshows
- Research stores for new accounts
- Develop a small group of leather handbags
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Designer
In Add Minus
Feb 2010 - Feb 2011 (1 year)
- Designed cut-and-sew knits category for each season
- Assisted in sweater knits, denim, sportswear, and menswear categories
- Source fabrics and trims for collection
- Communicate with overseas vendors with developing samples / fit comments
- Work with patternmaker and sewer to achieve perfected samples
- Work with graphic designer to create prints and logos
- Market research for current trends
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Designer
self employed
Jul 2009 - Jan 2010 (6 months)
- Designed and produced samples of tops, dresses, bottoms, and leather handbags and accessories
- Sold one-of-a-kind sample pieces to customers
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Associate Designer (Freelance)
Michael Stars
Oct 2009 - Nov 2009 (1 month)
- Contribute designs for the collection
- Tech packs / specs
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Associate Designer
bebe stores
Mar 2009 - Jun 2009 (3 months)
- Work with Design Director to contribute sketches for each collection
- Create garment specs / tech packs
- Work with patternmakers to achieve desired styles
- Attend fittings
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Assistant Designer
bebe stores
Jan 2008 - Mar 2009 (1 year 2 months)
Contribute sketches to collaborate with the collection
Work with patternmakers to achieve desired styles
Attend fittings
Comment on drapes for designer
Create bead layouts
Source trims for all styles
Manage the color card for each delivery
Strong cut & sew knit background
Sportswear experience
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Assistant Fabric Buyer
bebe stores
Jun 2007 - Jan 2008 (7 months)
Source fabrics for the design team
Create fabric and mood boards
Meet with fabric vendors to view their line