J U S T I N E W. L E EEDUCATIONCornell University, Ithaca, NYBachelor of Science in Fiber Science & Apparel Design, concentration in Apparel DesignGraduated: May 2014

Hong Kong Polytechnic University,Institute of Textiles & Clothing // Spring 2013

Cornell University Summer College,Introduction to Architecture // Summer 2009

Parsons the New School of DesignSummer Intensive Studies, Drawing and Design // Summer 2008

WORK EXPERIENCECalvin Klein, New York, NYDesign Assistant - Wovens // February 2015 - Present• Establish concept direction and manage sample

developmentandexecutionforall“Refined”lifestylePantsandShortsforWomen’sRetail

• Support and contribute research, design ideas, andsketchesto“Refined”and“Casual”lifestyleTops categories

• Create technical packs to send to overseas hubs• Partner with Raw Material, Sourcing, Technical

Design, and Product Development teams to ensure consistent cross-functional alignment

• Collaborate with Merchandising/Buying teams to satisfy retail store needs

• Review and relay feedback for lab dip and strike-off submissions

Elie Tahari, New York, NYKnitwear Design Assistant // July 2014 - February 2015• Research and hand sketch Sweater and Cut &

Sew inspirations and designs• Releasefitcommentsandrelaydesignchangesto

full package contractors; generate styles in BMS• Create and manage all knitwear overseas product

development sample charts• Issue fabric purchase orders and transfers and

allocate all sample yardage and trims overseas• Liaise with Production & Merchandising teams• Organize and upkeep design boards by

deliveries, factories, and fabric/yarn qualities• Shadow Director of Knitwear and SVP of Design

duringsamplereviewsandfittingswithMr.Tahari• Sewed alterations for and assisted with the launch

of‘ElieTahariSport’withSpring2015

Calvin Klein, New York, NYDesign Intern // Summer 2013• Created garment and trim Illustrator sketches

and detail pages for technical packs• MadelinesheetsforSpring‘14wovenstyles• ShadowedDesignDirectorofWomen’sRetail

duringfittings,sourcingshows,andmeetingsbetween Design and Merchandise teams

• Liaised with Sourcing, CAD, & Color teams• Conducted design research for Woven Blouses

The Row, New York, NYDesign Intern // Summer 2012• Sketched Illustrator flats with print, embroidery,

and colorway details for design team meetings• Collaborated with patternmakers to sew

garment prototypes and construction swatches

LD Tuttle, Los Angeles, CADesign Intern // Summer 2011• Updated inventory management system for shoe

samples and stockists• Cross-checked sales and purchase order spread-

sheets and corrected discrepancies• Photoshopped heels, colors, materials, and shoe

stylestodesigntheSpring‘12collection

Petro Zillia, West Hollywood, CADesign Intern // Summer 2010• Aided website technical assistant in

launchingthebrand’se-commercesite• Workedthesalesfloorandassistedcustomers

Undesigned, Los Angeles, CADesign Intern // Summer 2009• Made markers for local sample making• Maintained product presentation for online store

HONORS AND AWARDSGeoffrey Beene National Scholarship $30,000 Winner // January 2014

YMA Fashion Scholarship FundScholarship Recipient // Fall 2012

SKILLS• Proficient inBMS;Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop,

InDesign; OptiTex; Microsoft Excel, Word, Out-look

• Drawing, sewing, draping, patternmaking, graphic design

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