Susie Yang: Collection Designer in Los Angeles, CA

·Strategize branding and launch new divisions ranging from contemporary womens, juniors, to rock licensing ·Design, merchandise, and head development of cut&sew knits and soft wovens for stores such as Urban Outfitters, Altar’d State, Earthbound Trading, Forever21 ·Increase sales and gain new clients by creating trend-right product with quick development turnaround ·Grow silhouette library by 400% under tight deadlines and budgets ·Work closely with owner and various departments to implement efficient and effective design processes ·Art-direct graphics team by analyzing trends and account aesthetics ·Create original artwork, linesheet/lookbook layouts, hangtags, seasonal mood boards & color palettes

·Revitalize label appeal by injecting younger and trend-right product for the contemporary/missy market while staying true to brand DNA ·Work with artists, patternmakers, samplemakers, and local vendors to design and implement 10 delivery/year collection of womens tops, dresses, jackets, and bottoms ·Develop innovative dye and print techniques to create a product distinct from its competition, produced locally and overseas

·Launch new socially-conscious active apparel for mens and womens ·Develop unique branding including establish fit, design sweatshirts, tops, sweatpants, logo, graphics, and textiles ·Analyze collegiate and emerging millennial market demands and trends ·Establish relationships with licensing directors to approve ground-breaking artworks within guidelines ·Establish brand-identity and strengthen its appeal, ultimately leading to sale of the brand.

Develop branding concept and design new contemporary division of printed cut&sew knits and light wovens.

Expand existing branding concept through leading-edge styling and silhouette design. Create fresh ideas while using a maximum of 2-3 fabrications

Develop branding and launch mens and womens new contemporary divisions. Analyze current market needs while understanding design capacity of in-house factory. Improve quality and expand capabilities of in-house factory through continual innovative development such as construction/embellishment details, print techniques, and allover textile designs.