Kaori Tsuchiya: in Portland, OR

Planned out the season concept for each fashion exhibition in three months, and Created new collection and products. Designed over 50 women’s wears and textiles by sketching and using computer each collection. Managed the design process and coordinated sampling and costs and delivery date. Developed design schedules for team members, partners, and vendors.

Designed over 60 men’s wear items and accessories for each season collection by sketching and using Illustrator and Photoshop. Researched on market trends for new ideas and design inspirations. Scheduled model fitting, and coordinated the photo shooting for style books. Wrote weekly blog post about new items using Facebook and Ustream.

Assisted the senior designer in designing the trendy cloths and prepared merchandising boards for approval and team meeting. Designed sweaters and graphic for T-shirts by hand sketch or using Illustrator and Photoshop. Making display in a shop for a monthly plan VMD instructions. 3 months training in a retail store as a sales associate.