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Hi, I’m Gigi Nguyen. I’m a Senior CAD Designer with over a decade of experience in fashion and textile print development, including wovens, knits, jacquards, embroidery, and embellishments. I leverage trend research and industry insight to create prints, color stories, and production-ready files that align with brand aesthetics and commercial goals. I thrive in collaborative environments where color, design, and production teams converge to deliver cohesive workflows and compelling collections. I’m passionate about maintaining color libraries, refining CAD processes, and mentoring teams to drive creativity and efficiency while meeting deadlines.…Hi, I’m Gigi Nguyen. I’m a Senior CAD Designer with over a decade of experience in fashion and textile print development, including wovens, knits, jacquards, embroidery, and embellishments. I leverage trend research and industry insight to create prints, color stories, and production-ready files that align with brand aesthetics and commercial goals. I thrive in collaborative environments where color, design, and production teams converge to deliver cohesive workflows and compelling collections. I’m passionate about maintaining color libraries, refining CAD processes, and mentoring teams to drive creativity and efficiency while meeting deadlines.

Gigi Nguyen

Textile Designer, Graphic Designer, Designer, +3

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Hi, I’m Gigi Nguyen. I’m a Senior CAD Designer with over a decade of experience in fashion and textile print development, including wovens, knits, jacquards, embroidery, and embellishments. I leverage trend research and industry insight to create prints, color stories, and production-ready files that align with brand aesthetics and commercial goals. I thrive in collaborative environments where color, design, and production teams converge to deliver cohesive workflows and compelling collections. I’m passionate about maintaining color libraries, refining CAD processes, and mentoring teams to drive creativity and efficiency while meeting deadlines.…Hi, I’m Gigi Nguyen. I’m a Senior CAD Designer with over a decade of experience in fashion and textile print development, including wovens, knits, jacquards, embroidery, and embellishments. I leverage trend research and industry insight to create prints, color stories, and production-ready files that align with brand aesthetics and commercial goals. I thrive in collaborative environments where color, design, and production teams converge to deliver cohesive workflows and compelling collections. I’m passionate about maintaining color libraries, refining CAD processes, and mentoring teams to drive creativity and efficiency while meeting deadlines.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Gigi Nguyen. I’m a Senior CAD Designer with over a decade of experience in fashion and textile print development, including wovens, knits, jacquards, embroidery, and embellishments. I leverage trend research and industry insight to create prints, color stories, and production-ready files that align with brand aesthetics and commercial goals.

I thrive in collaborative environments where color, design, and production teams converge to deliver cohesive workflows and compelling collections. I’m passionate about maintaining color libraries, refining CAD processes, and mentoring teams to drive creativity and efficiency while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Illustration

Surface Pattern Design

Brand Identity

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Work Experience

Senior CAD Designer at Ann Inc: Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor LOFT

February 1, 2020 - Present

Well-versed in aesthetics of Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey. Develop prints based on trend research and development; repeats and colorways; maintain seasonal color library; prepare print files for production. Collaborates with CAD team, manager, and color coordinator to create cohesive workflow; performs routine CAD printer maintenance. CAD work includes wovens, knits, jacquards, embroidery, embellishments, and accessories such as scarves and shoes.

Freelance CAD Designer at Textile Surface Design

August 1, 2014 - Present

Develop and create original artwork/patterns based on customer aesthetics. Trend research and development; logo and branding development. Products included handbags, beach bags, backpacks, sleepwear, and accessories such as wallets and cosmetic bags.

Head CAD Designer at Reunited Clothing

August 1, 2011 - August 1, 2014

Built CAD Dept: advised on purchases of appropriate computers, printers, and programs. Created and maintained print, embroidery, knit, and color libraries. Oversaw all print CAD development for 15 accounts, including Intermix, Michael Kors, and Target. Collaborated with designers to develop prints from concept to production. Mentored, trained, and developed CAD team; delegated tasks, troubleshoot, monitored progress, and provided feedback to promote efficiency. Logo design and branding concepts for new private label collections. Created visual presentations for meetings: PowerPoints, trend books, collection story boards. Constant trend and market research for CAD validation and updates.

Assistant CAD Designer at Li Fung - USA / Ralsey Group

May 1, 2009 - August 1, 2011

Worked with various accounts, such as Chico’s, Kmart, and Stein Mart to create prints based on brand aesthetics. Collaborated closely with design director and designers from concept to finalized prints. Responsibilities included hand painted original designs, modified prints, colorways, repeats, matched and organized seasonal color palettes, and prepared presentation boards. Independent and a strong team player in a fast paced environment. Exercised high CAD skill level and met deadlines within the design calendar.