Kacey Chang is a Designer who loves the avant garde with a mix of kawaii designs. She is constantly exploring various disciplines to broaden her own artistic pursuits, integrating a fine art background with design studies and illustration. Her current areas of interest and exploration are her Taiwanese culture, Japanese inspired design, and branding. She begin projects by thoroughly researching and then developing her ideas through creative thinking. **Employment and project experience** Freelance Designer/Illustrator {since 2015} •Illustrated Original art for licensing to major retailers •Developed techpacks,CADS, linesheets for online streetwear clothing brand •Illustrated work for screen print & sublimated prints •Worked closely with overseas production factories to produce samples and confirm for bulk production. •Filmed,edited, and assemble photos for an online e-commerce shop Cactus&Pearl Jan’23-Feb’23} GRAPHIC APPAREL DESIGNER (Women’s Junior/Teen/Young Adult) • Worked with Licensed Assets of Warner Music, Peanuts • Designed Generic apparel based on Buyer requests • Researched and created Art and Trend boards Freeze Cmi {May’17-Jan’21} LICENSCED GRAPHIC APPAREL DESIGNER (Women’s Junior/Teen/Young Adult) • Worked with Licensed Assets of Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, Coke, and more. • Communicated directly with creative director to achieve desired visual look for particular client/buyer • Designed original apparel using the licensed assets • Worked closely with merchandiser to represent current trends with licensed brands • Improved artwork upon licensor’s request for further use on other presentation boards. • Utilized Pantone Matching System for color sampling printing • Created Sets up for print sampling and production • Prepared Licensed Seasonal & Collection CADS for girls/juniors sportswear sold to various retailers such as Macy's, Walmart, Forever 21, and Target. Toby Nyc {Jun’16-Jan’17} ASSISTAINT DESIGNER (GIRLS, INFANTS) Parsons The New School Bachelor's Of Fine Arts, 2016 Shih-chen University Sewing Course, 2012 •In charge of all seasons of infant dress up line and stuffed animal bag line. •Developed techpacks,CADS, linesheets for infant dress up and accessories •Designed and Mocked up samples of girl’s clothes •Worked closely with overseas production factories to develop samples and for mass production •Sourced for fabrics & trims to use on hair accessories and bags Cristina Ruales {Jun’15-Sept’15} FASHION DESIGN ASSISTANT INTERN •Assisted with head designer with spring’16 line for fashion week •Developed and managed techpacks,CADS, and linesheets •Draped mock garments & made patterns to send to domestic & overseas factories •Sourced & organized trimming & hardware for production •Created technical flats for production •Spec'd and prepared garments for fittings •Rendered fashion drawing croquis…Kacey Chang is a Designer who loves the avant garde with a mix of kawaii designs. She is constantly exploring various disciplines to broaden her own artistic pursuits, integrating a fine art background with design studies and illustration. Her current areas of interest and exploration are her Taiwanese culture, Japanese inspired design, and branding. She begin projects by thoroughly researching and then developing her ideas through creative thinking. **Employment and project experience** Freelance Designer/Illustrator {since 2015} •Illustrated Original art for licensing to major retailers •Developed techpacks,CADS, linesheets for online streetwear clothing brand •Illustrated work for screen print & sublimated prints •Worked closely with overseas production factories to produce samples and confirm for bulk production. •Filmed,edited, and assemble photos for an online e-commerce shop Cactus&Pearl Jan’23-Feb’23} GRAPHIC APPAREL DESIGNER (Women’s Junior/Teen/Young Adult) • Worked with Licensed Assets of Warner Music, Peanuts • Designed Generic apparel based on Buyer requests • Researched and created Art and Trend boards Freeze Cmi {May’17-Jan’21} LICENSCED GRAPHIC APPAREL DESIGNER (Women’s Junior/Teen/Young Adult) • Worked with Licensed Assets of Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, Coke, and more. • Communicated directly with creative director to achieve desired visual look for particular client/buyer • Designed original apparel using the licensed assets • Worked closely with merchandiser to represent current trends with licensed brands • Improved artwork upon licensor’s request for further use on other presentation boards. • Utilized Pantone Matching System for color sampling printing • Created Sets up for print sampling and production • Prepared Licensed Seasonal & Collection CADS for girls/juniors sportswear sold to various retailers such as Macy's, Walmart, Forever 21, and Target. Toby Nyc {Jun’16-Jan’17} ASSISTAINT DESIGNER (GIRLS, INFANTS) Parsons The New School Bachelor's Of Fine Arts, 2016 Shih-chen University Sewing Course, 2012 •In charge of all seasons of infant dress up line and stuffed animal bag line. •Developed techpacks,CADS, linesheets for infant dress up and accessories •Designed and Mocked up samples of girl’s clothes •Worked closely with overseas production factories to develop samples and for mass production •Sourced for fabrics & trims to use on hair accessories and bags Cristina Ruales {Jun’15-Sept’15} FASHION DESIGN ASSISTANT INTERN •Assisted with head designer with spring’16 line for fashion week •Developed and managed techpacks,CADS, and linesheets •Draped mock garments & made patterns to send to domestic & overseas factories •Sourced & organized trimming & hardware for production •Created technical flats for production •Spec'd and prepared garments for fittings •Rendered fashion drawing croquisWWWW…