kathleen chang

Designer/Illustrator

2015 – Present

•Illustrated Original art for licensing to major retailers •Created new apparel products for themed collections •Developed techpacks, CADS, linesheets for streetwear clothing brand •Illustrated work for screen print & sublimated prints •Worked closely with overseas production factories to produce samples and confirm for bulk production. •Filmed, edited, and assemble photos for an online e-commerce shop •Maintained spreadsheets to chart quarterly and annual sales fluctuations • Manage production process from concept to purchase order to product delivery

GRAPHIC APPAREL DESIGNER PROJECT

2023 – 2023

(Junior/Teen/Young Adult) • Worked with Licensed Assets of Warner Music Bands and Peanuts company • Designed Generic apparel graphics based on Buyer requests • Researched and created Art &Trend mood boards to curate themed collection with specific licensed character

LICENSCED GRAPHIC APPAREL DESIGNER

2017 – 2021

(Women's Junior/Teen/Young Adult) • Worked with Licensed Assets of Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, Coke, and more. • Communicated directly with creative director to achieve desired visual look for particular client/buyer • Designed original apparel using the licensed assets • Worked closely with merchandiser to represent current trends with licensed brands • Improved artwork upon licensor's request for further use on other presentation boards. • Utilized Pantone Matching System for color sampling printing • Created Sets up for print sampling and production • Prepared Licensed Seasonal & Collection CADS for girls/juniors sportswear sold to various retailers such as Macy's, Walmart, Forever 21, and Target.

ASSISTANT DESIGNER SOFT GOODS GIRLS INFANT APPAREL

2016 – 2017

•In charge of all seasons of infant dress up line and stuffed animal bag line. •Developed techpacks, CADS, linesheets for infant dress up and accessories •Designed and mocked up samples of girl's clothes •Worked closely with overseas production factories to develop samples and for mass production •Sourced for fabrics & trims to use on hair accessories and bags

FASHION DESIGN ASSISTANT INTERN

2015 – 2015

•Assisted with head designer with spring'16 line for fashion week •Developed and managed techpacks, CADS, and linesheets •Draped mock garments & made patterns to send to domestic & overseas factories •Sourced & organized trimming & hardware for production •Created technical flats for production •Spec'd and prepared garments for fittings •Rendered fashion drawing croquis Taipei Cultural Org {Feb'15-Fashion Week'15}

•Collabration w/ Taipei Economical+Cultural Org to connect Taiwanese designers in NY •Worked together with design students+grads from various schools to organizing a student produced fashion show •Created a collection that opened the spring section.

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EducationEducation Parsons The New School

BFA

2012 – 2016

BFA