Fashion-focused pattern cutting and garment technology professional with hands-on experience across studio, couture and production settings. Skilled in pattern cutting, sampling, fittings, and quality checks, bringing technical precision and a collaborative, proactive attitude to design development and garment refinement. Ambitious and detail-oriented, supported by strong foundations in garment technology, machine sewing and CAD/CAM workflows. Comfortable working with fabric and trims coordination, toiles and alterations, and customer-facing environments to help ensure consistency, fit, and structural integrity from sample through production.

HYUNGGYU (NOEL) CHAE

Fashion-focused pattern cutting and garment technology professional with hands-on experience across studio, couture and production settings. Skilled in pattern cutting, sampling, fittings, and quality checks, bringing technical precision and a collaborative, proactive attitude to design development and garment refinement. Ambitious and detail-oriented, supported by strong foundations in garment technology, machine sewing and CAD/CAM workflows. Comfortable working with fabric and trims coordination, toiles and alterations, and customer-facing environments to help ensure consistency, fit, and structural integrity from sample through production.

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Fashion-focused pattern cutting and garment technology professional with hands-on experience across studio, couture and production settings. Skilled in pattern cutting, sampling, fittings, and quality checks, bringing technical precision and a collaborative, proactive attitude to design development and garment refinement.

Ambitious and detail-oriented, supported by strong foundations in garment technology, machine sewing and CAD/CAM workflows. Comfortable working with fabric and trims coordination, toiles and alterations, and customer-facing environments to help ensure consistency, fit, and structural integrity from sample through production.

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Language

English
Fluent
Korean
Fluent

Work Experience

Pattern Cutter & Seamstress at Harris Reed
June 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated on developing couture-level patterns reflecting the brand's sculptural and gender-fluid silhouettes, ensuring precision fit and structural integrity. Produced and finished samples with advanced sewing techniques, contributing to fittings and final garment refinement.
Pattern Cutting & Sampling Intern at Yurim/Yim
January 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Assisted with cutting and modifying patterns to align with design specifications. Collaborated with the design team during fittings to ensure samples met creative and technical standards. Created CAD work and supported fabric and trims organisation.

Education

BA Fashion Design at Kingston University London
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
MA Pattern Cutting & Garment Technology at London College of Fashion (LCF)
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Qualifications

Lectra Digitizing
November 1, 2025 - January 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Other