Fashion

Freelance / Senior Apparel Designer

Fashion & Apparel

www.sharonchuang.com

Designer, creator and adventurer based in Los Angeles, CA. Passionate about exploration and curiosity driving design and innovation through the art of story telling. 

• 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

• 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.

Director of Apparel Design and Development

• 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.

Designer

Mentorship

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

Design Intern

Stylist

Assistant Designer / Illustrator

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

Sharon Chuang

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

OTIS College of Art and Design