Fashion Designer

Samantha Eng

Los Angeles, CA

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I have 7 years of experience ranging from design in categories such as cut & sew knits, wovens, knitwear, and leather, to fabric R&D, sourcing, patternmaking, and brand development. I've worked with both corporate structure and small to start-up companies. I'm extremely passionate about what I do with the creative direction in design as well as the entrepreneurial side of fashion.
Education
- Associate of Arts Apparel Manufacturing Management
  
  FIDM / The Fashion Institute of Design
  
  2005 - 2007
Experience
- Designer
  
  Samantha Eng
  
  Feb 2011 - Present (15 years 4 months)
  
  - Design FW and SS collections
  - Source fabrics and trims
  - Pattern all styles
  - Work with sewers to develop samples
  - Source domestic contractors
  - Attend tradeshows
  - Research stores for new accounts
  - Develop a small group of leather handbags
- Designer
  
  In Add Minus
  
  Feb 2010 - Feb 2011 (1 year)
  
  - Designed cut-and-sew knits category for each season
  - Assisted in sweater knits, denim, sportswear, and menswear categories
  - Source fabrics and trims for collection
  - Communicate with overseas vendors with developing samples / fit comments
  - Work with patternmaker and sewer to achieve perfected samples
  - Work with graphic designer to create prints and logos
  - Market research for current trends
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- Designer
  
  self employed
  
  Jul 2009 - Jan 2010 (6 months)
  
  - Designed and produced samples of tops, dresses, bottoms, and leather handbags and accessories
  - Sold one-of-a-kind sample pieces to customers
- Associate Designer (Freelance)
  
  Michael Stars
  
  Oct 2009 - Nov 2009 (1 month)
  
  - Contribute designs for the collection
  - Tech packs / specs
- Associate Designer
  
  bebe stores
  
  Mar 2009 - Jun 2009 (3 months)
  
  - Work with Design Director to contribute sketches for each collection
  - Create garment specs / tech packs
  - Work with patternmakers to achieve desired styles
  - Attend fittings
- Assistant Designer
  
  bebe stores
  
  Jan 2008 - Mar 2009 (1 year 2 months)
  
  Contribute sketches to collaborate with the collection
  Work with patternmakers to achieve desired styles
  Attend fittings
  Comment on drapes for designer
  Create bead layouts
  Source trims for all styles
  Manage the color card for each delivery
  Strong cut & sew knit background
  Sportswear experience
- Assistant Fabric Buyer
  
  bebe stores
  
  Jun 2007 - Jan 2008 (7 months)
  
  Source fabrics for the design team
  Create fabric and mood boards
  Meet with fabric vendors to view their line
Skills
- Branding & Corporate Identity
- Fashion Design
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Samantha Eng

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