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Hi there, I’m Minjae Chang, a Seoul-born fashion designer with an MA in Fashion Design from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp (2021). I’ve built 3–4 years of experience as an assistant and freelancer across luxury and designer brands, most recently as an assistant designer at Canada Goose under Haider Ackermann, and previously with Lanvin’s menswear team. I’m proficient in research-driven concept development, market analysis, 3D formatting, hand drawing, and technical drawings using Adobe Illustrator, and I’ve worked with both womenswear and menswear. I’m originally from Seoul and fluent in English with basic French.
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Language
Korean
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
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Work Experience
Freelancer designer and creative director at MINJAE CHANG the brand
March 1, 2025 - PresentFreelance design lead for a Seoul-based brand; responsible for concept ideation, mood boards, silhouette exploration, material pairing, and overall collection direction. Collaborates with manufacturers on production and keeps brand storytelling cohesive across look and feel.
WRTW Production Manager (contract) at Goen.J
December 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025Managed ready-to-wear production for capsule collections; coordinated factories, fabric sourcing, and product QC; researched mood imagery and technical details for outdoor garments (embroidery, zippers, pockets); assisted studio management and stock control.
Assistant Designer at Canada Goose
February 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Assisted all outerwear categories for Capsule; conducted mood research; prepared technical drawings for pants and knitwear; print design development, colorways (FTS), and integration of inner wear elements; contributed to logo and placement concepts; supported fittings and studio operations.
Design Assistant Intern at Bluemarble
July 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Researched mood images and details for 24 S/S; produced technical drawings for all menswear categories; assisted color work in Photoshop; supported production logistics and styling/model fitting.
Design Assistant Intern at Lanvin
January 2, 2023 - June 30, 2023Researched mood imagery and archives for 23 F/W pre-collection; stitched and moulaged shirts and denim mockups; developed garment details; created technical drawings and print placements on jersey with Illustrator; contributed to 23 S/S and 24 S/S direction; assisted with fittings.
Design Assistant Intern at Raf Simons
March 14, 2022 - October 14, 2022Research images and words for 23 S/S; assisted fittings with stitching and moulage in a fast-paced environment; developed garment details and prints with Illustrator; produced graphic design for 23 S/S; collaborated with two designers under the director's direction; participated in London Fashion Week preparations.
Design Assistant Intern at Atlein
December 9, 2021 - March 5, 202222 F/W defilé preparation; 3D draping, pattern making, production assistance (jersey drape dress, top, pants, coats); pattern cutting and sewing; backstage organization and model fitting.
Design Assistant Intern at Moohong
September 6, 2021 - October 25, 202122 S/S womenswear research, design, technical drawing, line sheet creation, sewing and draping toile; supported sample production.
Design Studio Summer Intern at J.Js.Lee
June 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014Developed a print design pattern for 2014 F/W; supported atelier sample production; explored textile and print concepts.
Freelance Designer & Creative Director at Minjae Chang Brand
March 1, 2025 - PresentFreelance designer and creative director developing own brand; concept development, design direction and market research, based in Seoul.
Freelance Designer at MINJAE CHANG (LA-based brand)
June 1, 2023 - PresentContract designer for LA-based menswear retail brand; freelance design work.
Production Manager (Contract) at Goen.J
December 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025Managed capsule collection production: coordinated factories, fabric sourcing, quality control, mood imagery and outdoor garment details.
Design Team Intern at Moohong
September 6, 2021 - October 25, 202122 S/S womenswear research; design; technical drawing; line sheets; sewing & draping toile; support for sample production.
Design Studio Intern at J.Js.Lee London
June 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014Summer internship supporting atelier; print design inspiration for 2014 F/W; accessory development.
Education
Master's Degree in Fashion Design at Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design at Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 20192-year Course in Fashion Design at ESMOD Seoul
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 20162-year Course in Fashion Design at Dongduk Women’s University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012Master's Degree, Fashion Design at Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Bachelor's Degree, Fashion Design at Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Fashion Design (2-year course) at ESMOD Seoul
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Fashion Design at Dongduk Women's University, Seoul
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Qualifications
Finalist, ITS 2020 Fashion Awards
January 1, 2020 - June 13, 2026Finalist, ITS 2020 Fashion Awards
January 1, 2020 - June 13, 2026Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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