Sharon Chuang Email & Phone Number

• Managed team of designers and factory on the entire process from creative direction, design, sourcing, lab dips, costing, development, fittings, QA testing, and packaging.
• Lead team of designers to design and developed APL's Woolmark collaboration, a sustainable Merino wool activewear
• Designed and managed the 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 materials and trims.
• Developed custom textiles and trims with mills.

Los Angeles

• 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.

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

• Worked with design director to conceptualize and design resort wear through creations of prints and embellishments

• Collaborated with creative director, Zaid, to redefine modern luxury of tailored Womenswear. Engineered coat influenced by a convergent mix of polarities, a blend between organic and crisp shapes

• Womenswear Spring Summer 2015 Collection
• Womenswear Autumn Winter 2015 Collection

• Worked with design director to design sustainable outdoor lifestyle collection with a post-apocalyptic theme. Concept is the use of sustainability through recycle material from Eddie Bauer line.

• Worked with design director to execute high-performing youth activewear with engineered ergonomic seaming, paneling and prints

• Assisted designers and patternmakers with designs and samples.
• Photographed samples for line sheets, research trends and inspirations, examine the next seasonal silhouettes, and assist in fit sessions.
• Ordered cut ticket, dye samples, and send outs for embellishments/trims

• Assisted buyers on selecting new products and reviewing the old.
• Photographed samples for line sheets and designing graphics for upcoming line.
• Helped interpret reports and predict future sales.
• Assisted in the warehouse department in maintaining stock and packaging.

• Converted flat sketches onto illustrator
• Produced cohesive mini boards for product development meetings including flats and inspirations
• Analyzed trend forecast in color and design

• Established a strong client based to exceed sales goals
• Coordinated daily cash reconciliation at high-volume flagship location.
• Counseled and advised employees and performance concerns.

• Oversee dress rehearsal, pre-show and final show of Under Armour's kids activewear collection
• Responsible for stylizing full look and accessories

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion Design

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Apparel Manufacturing Management