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I am an experienced fashion designer with 8 years in the industry, specializing in knitwear and expert in yarn development and fabric construction. I excel at translating market trends into brand-right collections across multiple categories, including outerwear, swimwear, and wovens. Proven as a strong design leader, I have excellent management skills that drive teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products aligned with brand vision. I enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to balance innovation, cost efficiency, speed, and manufacturing capabilities.…I am an experienced fashion designer with 8 years in the industry, specializing in knitwear and expert in yarn development and fabric construction. I excel at translating market trends into brand-right collections across multiple categories, including outerwear, swimwear, and wovens. Proven as a strong design leader, I have excellent management skills that drive teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products aligned with brand vision. I enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to balance innovation, cost efficiency, speed, and manufacturing capabilities.

Lydia Shuwen Ju

Designer, Creative Director, Product Designer, +1

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I am an experienced fashion designer with 8 years in the industry, specializing in knitwear and expert in yarn development and fabric construction. I excel at translating market trends into brand-right collections across multiple categories, including outerwear, swimwear, and wovens. Proven as a strong design leader, I have excellent management skills that drive teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products aligned with brand vision. I enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to balance innovation, cost efficiency, speed, and manufacturing capabilities.…I am an experienced fashion designer with 8 years in the industry, specializing in knitwear and expert in yarn development and fabric construction. I excel at translating market trends into brand-right collections across multiple categories, including outerwear, swimwear, and wovens. Proven as a strong design leader, I have excellent management skills that drive teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products aligned with brand vision. I enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to balance innovation, cost efficiency, speed, and manufacturing capabilities.

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I am an experienced fashion designer with 8 years in the industry, specializing in knitwear and expert in yarn development and fabric construction. I excel at translating market trends into brand-right collections across multiple categories, including outerwear, swimwear, and wovens.

Proven as a strong design leader, I have excellent management skills that drive teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products aligned with brand vision. I enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to balance innovation, cost efficiency, speed, and manufacturing capabilities.

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Work Experience

Garage Fashion Designer- Yarns at Groupe Dynamite

January 1, 2024 - Present

Led and mentored design team, driving sales 40% above MBR by aligning seasonal vision with commercial goals. Conducted domestic and international market research to spot trends and shape winning assortments. Translated concepts into brand-right collections that maximized sales and minimized markdowns. Elevated product value through innovative knitdowns, trims, and finishes. Oversaw end-to-end product development, ensuring consistency, quality, and fit excellence. Partnered cross-functionally to balance innovation, cost efficiency, speed, and manufacturing capabilities.

Fashion Designer at Hatley

December 30, 2020 - August 25, 2025

Drove design development across women’s and children’s wear, creating cohesive collections for both retail and wholesale markets. Researched market trends and graphics; directed and collaborated with the graphic design team to develop graphics, translating insights into innovative, consumer-relevant products. Built strong partnerships with sourcing, buying teams, and overseas vendors to ensure design integrity, cost efficiency, and timely execution. Directed fit and advised factories on patternmaking and construction, achieving superior fit and production quality.

Fashion Design Developer at Rudsak

January 1, 2020 - August 26, 2025

Researched trends, materials, and construction techniques to develop innovative leather and outerwear styles. Collaborated closely with factories to solve technical challenges, creating construction solutions that elevated design and maintained quality. Guided suppliers on outerwear techniques, ensuring design integrity and timely, high-standard production. Led fit and refined patterns, construction details, and trims to optimize both design execution and wearability.

Assistant Designer- Yarns Swim at Groupe Dynamite

December 31, 2018 - August 26, 2025

Researched trends and developed styles aligned with seasonal concepts. Presented cohesive collections to management. Approved lab dips and streamlined tech packs for timely overseas production. Led fit checks, ensuring design accuracy and quality. Guided interns in technical skill development.

Design Intern - Womenswear at Joe Fresh

December 31, 2016 - August 25, 2025

Researched trends and developed prototypes with the designer, aligning with seasonal concepts. Managed tech packs in PLM and assisted in fittings, resolving sample development issues to ensure design accuracy.