Sharon Chuang: Freelance / Senior Apparel Designer in Walnut, CA
Sharon Chuang
Freelance / Senior Apparel Designer
Walnut | United States
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Fashion
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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
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.
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.
Zaid Affas
Mentorship | 09/2014 - 05/2015
Athletic Propulsion Labs
Design Intern | 05/2014 - 05/2015
• Researched emerging concept, trend, color and style.
• Developed CADs and presented to corporate leadership.
Trina Turk
Mentorship | 10/2014 - 05/2015
Toit Volant
Stylist | 11/2014 - 12/2014
Eddie Bauer
Mentorship | 11/2013 - 05/2014
Under Armour
Mentorship | 08/2013 - 12/2013
Kellwood Company
Design Intern | 05/2013 - 08/2013
Freelance
Assistant Designer / Illustrator | 02/2012 - 03/2012
Education history
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
A.A. | 2009 - 2011
OTIS College of Art and Design
B.F.A. | 2012 - 2015
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