Vena Hsiao

*Worked with creative director to grow and developed concepts and directions for upcoming seasons.
*Trend researched and created inspiration/ color story/ fabric boards.
*Sourced trims and fabrics for development samples with vendors.
*Created flat sketches and CADs of seasonal garments by using Photoshop and Illustrator.
*Created trim sheets and updated revisions according to production and sales team.
*Created sample packages for overseas factories accompany with technical artwork layout with clear instructions.
*Attended fitting sessions with creative director to ensure fit and designs have been followed through. Followed up construction and production issues with technical and production team.
*Assisted in the coordination of in house sample room with patternmakers, cutters, sewers to ensure accuracy of showroom samples.

*Created proto tech packs and measurements.
*Conducted fittings on live models and evaluate and analyze fit for corrections.
*Reviewed and commented fit samples and communicate improvements to oversea factories.
*Inspected TOP samples and size runs to ensure final product met company standards.

*Created CADs of seasonal garments and embellishment layouts using Photoshop and Illustrator.
*Created and prepared mood boards, and line sheets.
*Worked closely with SENIOR DESIGNER to grow and develop concepts for design categories.
*Sourced trims and embellishes for development samples.

*Created proto tech packs, including design flat sketches, and specs.
*Conducted fittings on live models and evaluated and analyzed fit for corrections.
*Reviewed and commented fit samples and communicated improvements to oversea factories.
*Inspected TOP samples and size runs to ensure final product met company standards.

* Designed the seasonal junior outerwear collections and drafted mood and style boards.
* Communicated with overseas production team, and followed up sample status.
* Created and prepared tech packs, line sheets and oversea packages.

* Created layout detail of the garment and hand drawing flat sketches.
* Assisted with measuring samples and fitting.

* Responsible for updating the lab dips, color cards, and line sheets.
* Assisted designers with fittings.
* Assisted in sourcing new trends and styles for the coming season.

* Designed swatches, mini garments, and sample garments.
* Supervised the manufacturing process at factories in Su-Zhou, China.