Skills & Programs
Fashion Design
Costume Design
Accessory Design
Home Goods Design
Illustration/CAD
Tech Packs/BOM
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Gerber AccuMark
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace Suite
Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin)
Education
Academy of Art University, San Francisco (2014 - 2017)
M.F.A. Fashion Design
University of California San Diego (2009 - 2013)
B.A. Visual Arts (Media Emphasis)
B.A. Muir Special Project: Philosophy and Media Arts for Live Performance
Minor in Communication
Work Experience
ThirdLove • Designer • Jan 2024 - Present
Design high quality and well fitting bras, underwear, and lingerie through:
Execute CADs and tech packs in Adobe Illustrator. Manipulate photos and sketches in Adobe Photoshop.
Manage BOMs in PLM system to ensure accuracy in all specifications.
Conduct fittings on models of various sizes to establish proper fit.
Research trends and inspiration to define seasonal design directions.
Select or develop fabrics and trims to serve specific functional and aesthetic purposes.
Coordinate sample production with overseas factories.
Dolls Kill • Associate Designer • Nov 2019 - Jan 2024
Create cutting edge collections for the alternative fashion brand through:
Design top-selling halloween costumes inspired by iconic pop culture characters.
Develop officially licensed apparel for properties such as Rugrats, Emily the Strange, Daria, etc.
Produce unique accessories, including: bags, jewelry, headwear, footwear, home goods, etc.
Execute CADs and tech packs in Adobe Illustrator. Manipulate photos and sketches in Adobe Photoshop.
Research trends and inspiration.
Select fabrics and trims.
Coordinate sample production with overseas factories.
Evaro Italia • Design Assistant • Mar 2017 - Feb 2020
Assist in the design and production process for the luxury Italian fashion label through:
Develop tech packs.
Source fabrics and trims.
Construct patterns and samples.
Supervise pattern and sample makers.
Hand beading and finishing garments.
Coordinate photoshoots.
Promote the brand through establishing relationships with boutiques and connecting with customers at events.
Theatre Experience
Sunnyvale Community Players:
Urinetown • Costume Designer • 2019
South Bay Musical Theater:
Mame • Costume Designer • 2018
The Bridges of Madison County • Costume Designer • 2017
1776 • Costume Designer • 2017
City of Angels • Associate Costume Designer • 2016
Forever Plaid • Costume Designer • 2016
Fiorello • Costume Maintenance • 2015
Hairspray • Costume Assistant • 2015
Curtains • Costume Maintenance • 2015
Kiss Me Kate • Co-Costume Designer • 2015
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels • Costume Assistant • 2014
Undergrad Senior Thesis Show:
BINARY • Director, Costume Designer, Video Projection Designer • 2013
Recipient of UCSD Theatre and Dance Dept. Chair ’s Award for Distinguished Service
Muir Musical:
Sweeney Todd • Costume Designer • 2013
RENT • Costume Designer • 2012
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels • Costume Designer • 2011