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Sharon Chuang: Freelance / Senior Apparel Designer in Walnut, CA

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Sharon Chuang

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Freelance / Senior Apparel Designer
Walnut | United States
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BYLT Basics

Freelance / Senior Apparel Designer | 09/2020 - Current

• Working collaboratively with design director to create an 800 sku line • Bringing a unique technical design aesthetic to elevate brand • Developing custom print and patterns • Improving quality of trim and labels with new material and style
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Athletic Propulsion Labs

Director of Apparel Design and Development | 12/2016 - 04/2020

• Managed team of designers and factory on entire process from creative direction, design, sourcing, lab dips, costing, development, fittings, QA testing and packaging. • Negotiated costing to maintain profit margin goals and ensured development timelines are met with high quality execution. • Lead team of designers to designed and developed APL's Woolmark collaboration, a sustainable Merino wool activewear • Designed and managed launch of "The Perfect Collection", a blend of performance with a timeless aesthetic. • Collaborated with cross-functional team to create and merchandise lookbooks for e-commerce and marketing. • Represented APL at textile shows globally to source raw material and trims. • Developed custom textiles and trims with mills. • Conceptualized and developed APL's first bag collection.
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Athletic Propulsion Labs

Designer | 05/2015 - 12/2016

• Presented concept, design, and prints for brand and retail partners. • Maintained knowledge of new material, colors, fit, and design trends. • Designed and developed first print collection utilized on APL footwear. • Developed tech pack system to increase workflow.
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Zaid Affas

Mentorship | 09/2014 - 05/2015

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Athletic Propulsion Labs

Design Intern | 05/2014 - 05/2015

• Researched emerging concept, trend, color and style. • Developed CADs and presented to corporate leadership.
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Trina Turk

Mentorship | 10/2014 - 05/2015

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Toit Volant

Stylist | 11/2014 - 12/2014

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Eddie Bauer

Mentorship | 11/2013 - 05/2014

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Under Armour

Mentorship | 08/2013 - 12/2013

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Kellwood Company

Design Intern | 05/2013 - 08/2013

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Freelance

Assistant Designer / Illustrator | 02/2012 - 03/2012

Education history
Image Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

A.A. | 2009 - 2011

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OTIS College of Art and Design

B.F.A. | 2012 - 2015

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