I am a fashion designer with experience across premium Australian fashion brands, working within both structured design environments and large-scale production. I am skilled in concept development, CAD execution, fittings, and end-to-end sample management, with a strong understanding of commercial viability and brand identity. Recently I have focused on developing full product lifecycle expertise, with hands-on involvement across sourcing, technical development, and creative direction. I bring a considered approach to design, with refined silhouettes, thoughtful detailing, and a balance of creativity with wearability.

Grace Koo

I am a fashion designer with experience across premium Australian fashion brands, working within both structured design environments and large-scale production. I am skilled in concept development, CAD execution, fittings, and end-to-end sample management, with a strong understanding of commercial viability and brand identity. Recently I have focused on developing full product lifecycle expertise, with hands-on involvement across sourcing, technical development, and creative direction. I bring a considered approach to design, with refined silhouettes, thoughtful detailing, and a balance of creativity with wearability.

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I am a fashion designer with experience across premium Australian fashion brands, working within both structured design environments and large-scale production. I am skilled in concept development, CAD execution, fittings, and end-to-end sample management, with a strong understanding of commercial viability and brand identity.
Recently I have focused on developing full product lifecycle expertise, with hands-on involvement across sourcing, technical development, and creative direction. I bring a considered approach to design, with refined silhouettes, thoughtful detailing, and a balance of creativity with wearability.

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Language

English
Fluent
Korean
Fluent

Work Experience

Fashion Designer at Independent Womenswear Label
January 1, 2026 - Present
Lead the development of a contemporary womenswear offering from concept to sampling and production, applying commercial insight to range planning and product development. Produce CADs and technical packs, oversee fittings for production readiness, manage fabric and trim sourcing, liaise with patternmakers and manufacturers on timelines, costings and final garment outcomes, and guide the brand's visual identity and campaign styling.
Apparel & Accessories Designer at Seafolly
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Lead seasonal apparel and accessories collections, own major categories, develop sketches, CADs, tech packs, and construction details; manage sampling and supplier communication; source fabrics and trims; decide on silhouette and fabrication; set up cost calculators and trackers to monitor pricing, margins, and production progress; collaborate to ensure cohesive, fit-focused, commercially strong ranges.
Fashion Designer at Carla Zampatti
November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Worked with the Design Director to develop collections across tailoring, gowns, and occasionwear; delivered trend research, moodboards, seasonal direction; contributed to fittings, print development, fabric and trim sourcing, sample development; produced CADs and assisted with technical documentation; styled e-commerce and campaign shoots; designed core Classics ensuring silhouette, fit, and collection cohesion; contributed to Australian Fashion Week collections.
Associate Designer / Design Room Manager at Carla Zampatti
February 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Owned key categories from concept to final sample; produced sketches, CADs, and design direction with minimal oversight; managed sampling, led comments; worked with factories and in-house atelier; produced trend research, moodboards, and range planning input; collaborated with Production, Buying and Marketing; oversaw pattern room operations and staff guidance; supported Australian Fashion Week collections.
Junior Designer at Carla Zampatti
March 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Design Assistant at Carla Zampatti
January 30, 2017 - March 1, 2021

Education

Bachelor of Fashion Design at Whitehouse Institute of Design, Sydney
February 1, 2014 - February 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Other, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services
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    Carla Zampatti Australian Fashion Week 2024

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