Morris Nguyen
Designer / Product Developer · VINCE
Long Beach, CA
In My Own Words
Over a decade of professional experience in design – Managed multiple brands, and led various companies to success with high quality, forward thinking, energy and competence in all design aspects. With strong computer skill especially in Illustrator and Photoshop, I'm able to create original artwork and manipulate for each special needs. Self reliant and self motivated, I always seek out challenging ways to grow professionally within the fashion industry and product development while upholding creative aspirations.
Work Experience
Men's Assistant Designer
VINCE2023 – Present
A high end fashion brand where my focus is in Men’s Cut and Sew Knits. Working with the VP of Design and the Design Team, we collaborate to find trends and design concepts to build a collection by season. • Research the latest Trends, Colors and Silhouettes • Sketch and present ideas to our VP of Design • Manage and maintain the Linelist, Color Cards, and Trim Books. • Organize the Department so we can have a clean and creative environment. • Work with the Tech and PD Department to create and maintain the Tech Packs and BOMs
Designer
Manhattan Beachwear2015 – 2019
I have been fortunate to work with many great designers and on several brands: Sperry Men’s Boards Shorts, Lucky Brand Swimwear, Nanette Lepore Swim, Green Dragon Sportswear, Trina Turk Swim and Active wear, Macys, Dillards and Disney. Day to day responsibilities: • Work closely with the Senior Designer to construct a line for the upcoming season. • Extensive research to find the newest trends and work those ideas in our Swim and Active wear garments which includes Yoga, Tennis, Resort, and other basic Recreational Sports. • Work with local and overseas Fabric and Trim Vendors and decide which component work best for each group designed. • Manage bulk production approvals for fabrics, prints and trims. • Presentations on the topics of line finalization to licensee team and senior leaders. • Attend fittings with pattern makers to ensure design vision is executed. • Meet with Production Team to confirm correct construction of garments.
Designer
Raj Manufacturing2008 – 2015
Focused on many of the company’s leading brands including Athena, GUESS Swim, Hurley, Reef, Nautica. And helped the launch Brands like Splendid, Ella Moss, LUXE by Lisa Vogel, and Dillard’s Private Labels. Day to day responsibilities: • In-depth research to find the latest Trends for Colors, Prints, and Silhouettes. • Creating mood and brand’s identity to successfully plan a new brand in fashion market. • Manipulate Artwork that is purchased or re-used to create prints and finalize them into a repeat and create a package with Color Pitch Sheet and Spec to send out for the Printing Vendor. • Create CAD drawings of each silhouette designed and maintain line sheets that become a useful tool for both internal and external presentations. • Develop and/or collaborate with Trim Vendors and construct unique Trims and Details which include: Appliqués, Laser Cut, Embroidery, Nail Heads and Screen Print for special treated styles. • Review all samples and comment on imperfections. • Help mentor
Assistant Designer
Warnaco Inc.2001 – 2001
As a Team Player, I took on many objectives and projects with the Design team and balanced multiple tasks with the upmost energy. Day to day responsibilities: • Assist with concept boards that help identity the brand’s DNA. • Assemble tech packs with clear and accurate data with all necessary information to keep brands integrity and aesthetic. • Generate computer technical sketches(CAD) to develop line sheets and make changes as necessary to keep line sheets current. • Manage organization of trim standards from adoption process through production.
