May 2021 – Jun 2021

CLO3D Student Assistant | Manchester Metropolitan University

• Introduced and supported 20 international L6 top-up students into CLO3D through a Creative Digital T-shirt Project

• Preparation for supporting workshops, 1-1 tutorials and deadlines

• Assisted academic demonstrators with different classes weekly

March 2017 - present

Student Ambassador | Manchester Metropolitan University

• Developed confident and people skills through working at university open days to guide prospective students around the campus and answering questions about university life and living in Manchester

• Offered an opportunity act as mentor in an Employability Programme for first year students to support their career goals development through weekly workshop and 1-1 meetings

Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

Design & Showroom Assistant | Signature Design (HK) Ltd.

• Rejoined and promoted from intern to design assistant, working independently and as part of a team in the research, design and sampling for Halloween and Christmas 2021 collection

• Conceived layout design, arrange text and illustrations on seasonal products and packaging

• Collaborated with design and merchandise teams for showroom set up and pack down for campaign - developed visual merchandising and storytelling skills

Jun 2019 - May 2020

Design Assistant | Li & Fung Ltd.

• Responsible for assisting the design team in all levels of the design & product development cycle of the Fall20 & SS21 collection across menswear, womenswear and activewear lines covering outerwear, dress, skirts, trousers, tops, woven and jersey

• Developed mood, trend & colour boards and designs for clients within the brand aesthetic, worked with archives to create and recreate styles in tight deadline for multiple clients including Champion, Primark, John Varvatos, Kate Spades, Express, J. Jill, Lucky Brand

• Created detailed tech packs using CAD and by hand with clear and precise instructions to the factories

• Collaborated with merchandise, garment tech, and production teams to meet style, quality and price objectives

• Followed up from meetings/sending out, documented samples and chased new developments 

• Sourced and maintained solid relationship with Far East manufacturers and suppliers 

• Developed a richer knowledge of fabrics and their different properties

Nov 2018 – Apr 2019

Teaching Assistant | Fashion & Business Saturday Club - Manchester Fashion Institutes

• Support in running 20 weeks worth of workshops that have covered area's from design and drawing to pattern cutting, sewing, buying and promotion

Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

Design Intern | House of Holland

• Worked with the design team in assisting design development through sourcing, pattern cutting, toile making and being attentive during fittings for SS19 collection

• Developed knowledge of creating toiles, and accurate patterns for RTW tailoring, dress, skirts, trousers and tops

• Researched latest trend and create design packs; organised samples to be printed, embroidered or photographed 

• Developed a good eye for colour, texture and shape through assisting Sam Ranger in Resort19 styling photoshoot

• Dressed backstage at London Fashion Week; demonstrated flexibility and strong multi-tasking skills

May 2018

Womenswear (Bridal wear) Studio Intern | Sewn Right

• Developed hand sewing skill and knowledge in altering high end garments and bridal gowns to meet customers’ individual requirement

July 2017 - Aug 2017

Product Development (Menswear) Intern | Berwin & Berwin Ltd.

• Responsible for conducting research, creating mood boards, sourcing fabrics, and supporting in fit meetings (Key clients: Next, Paul Costelloe, Lambretta, Slaters, Austin Reed, Ted Baker, and Moss Bros)

• Developed negotiation skills both over the phone and in person through negotiating prices and resolving material souring issues, product and design details with suppliers and buyers

• Managed and organised the office, archives and showroom space

Aug 2016 - Sept 2016

Design & Production Intern | Signature Design (HK) Ltd.

• Responsible for assisting the design & sales team in developing products to meet a brief, design focusing on seasonal decorative products for different holidays, key accounts are ASDA, Publix, Shopper Drug, John Lewis etc.

• Liaised closely with sales and production teams on an ongoing basis to ensure items suit the customer, market and price points. Strongly enhanced communication skills as well as teamwork and independent working

• Administration work in the form of data entry; organising stock and displays in the showroom

July 2016 - Aug 2016

Fashion Design (Womenswear) Intern | Walter Ma Co. Ltd.

• Responsible for researching, drawing and placing embroidery artwork on SS17 RTW and Pre-Collections, mainly women collection, range from casual-wear to party wear at competitive prices

• Assisted with in-house sample room on toiling and sampling development