I'm Eun Jin Jung, a conscious culture-forward brand innovator with nearly two decades shaping globally recognized products across fashion, activewear, lifestyle, and street-inspired brands. I blend cultural foresight with business strategy to transform emerging style movements into high-growth collections that define a brand. I’ve lived and worked in Seoul, NYC, Paris, and LA, drawing insights from 41 countries to connect brand DNA to subcultures and consumer tribes worldwide. I lead with vision, empathy, and precision, inspiring teams to break creative ground while ensuring every design decision strengthens brand relevance, profitability, and cultural connection. I have extensive experience designing for tall and curvy. Fluent in Korean and English, I collaborate across marketing, merchandising, R&D, and supply chain to align innovation with business objectives. I’m committed to advancing the fashion industry toward a future where innovation, sustainability, and cultural authenticity converge to inspire people and the planet.

Eun Jin Jung

I'm Eun Jin Jung, a conscious culture-forward brand innovator with nearly two decades shaping globally recognized products across fashion, activewear, lifestyle, and street-inspired brands. I blend cultural foresight with business strategy to transform emerging style movements into high-growth collections that define a brand. I’ve lived and worked in Seoul, NYC, Paris, and LA, drawing insights from 41 countries to connect brand DNA to subcultures and consumer tribes worldwide. I lead with vision, empathy, and precision, inspiring teams to break creative ground while ensuring every design decision strengthens brand relevance, profitability, and cultural connection. I have extensive experience designing for tall and curvy. Fluent in Korean and English, I collaborate across marketing, merchandising, R&D, and supply chain to align innovation with business objectives. I’m committed to advancing the fashion industry toward a future where innovation, sustainability, and cultural authenticity converge to inspire people and the planet.

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I’m Eun Jin Jung, a conscious culture-forward brand innovator with nearly two decades shaping globally recognized products across fashion, activewear, lifestyle, and street-inspired brands. I blend cultural foresight with business strategy to transform emerging style movements into high-growth collections that define a brand. I’ve lived and worked in Seoul, NYC, Paris, and LA, drawing insights from 41 countries to connect brand DNA to subcultures and consumer tribes worldwide. I lead with vision, empathy, and precision, inspiring teams to break creative ground while ensuring every design decision strengthens brand relevance, profitability, and cultural connection. I have extensive experience designing for tall and curvy.

Fluent in Korean and English, I collaborate across marketing, merchandising, R&D, and supply chain to align innovation with business objectives. I’m committed to advancing the fashion industry toward a future where innovation, sustainability, and cultural authenticity converge to inspire people and the planet.

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Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Menswear Freelance Design at Aether Apparel
September 1, 2025 - Present
Support Head of Men’s Design with presentations, color palettes, line coloring, trim development, and tech pack execution; deliver cohesive seasonal storytelling and precise technical design support to streamline product development.
Fashion Design/Merchandising Consultant at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2013 - Present
Directed seasonal vision, merchandising architecture, and full-cycle design execution for multiple contemporary, activewear, and outerwear brands; identified and capitalized on emerging consumer trends; advanced sustainable sourcing; advised founders and C-suite on brand positioning and product innovation; delivered collections across knits, wovens, and outerwear; drove sales growth.
Director of Design, Women's & Men's (Interim) at Beyond Yoga / Levi’s (LS&CO)
November 30, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Set creative vision across women’s and men’s categories, aligning design innovation with business growth objectives; co-led product development and production to meet market week deliverables; drove sustainable fabric innovation; elevated core categories and provided internal trainings.
Design / Tech Design Apparel (Women’s, Men’s, Kids) at ADIDAS, Collaborations
November 30, 2022 - October 23, 2025
Partnered with global design, materials, and merchandising teams to deliver category-spanning apparel for Adidas x collaborators; integrated performance innovation with each collaborator’s brand DNA; reduced prototype stages; designed statement pieces.
Men’s Outerwear Designer (Contract) at Banana Republic
December 31, 2018 - October 23, 2025
Created Holiday 18 & Spring 19 outerwear collections spanning functional jackets, raincoats, leather, suede, and insulated styles; delivered strategic seasonal direction and technical execution to support commercial and creative objectives.
Designer at MISOOK
December 31, 2014 - October 23, 2025
Designed knit jackets, dresses, and separates that became multi-year bestsellers for Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom; partnered with leadership on brand vision, line planning, and design calendar; contributed to revenue growth.
Design Consultant at MISOOK
December 31, 2017 - October 23, 2025
Expanded annual revenue from $6M to $24M in three years through strategic design, merchandising, and cost-optimized vendor partnerships.
Associate Designer at NOBLAND International
December 31, 2012 - October 23, 2025
Designed woven and cut & sew tops and dresses for Banana Republic, Anthropologie, GAP, KOHL’s, JCPenney; developed design samples with detailed tech packs and liaised with factories.
Designer at FILA USA
December 31, 2011 - October 23, 2025
Promoted to lead designer for seamless garments and studio essentials; pioneered FILA’s first seamless activewear collection (2010); designed across Yoga, Outdoor Training, Personal Performance, and event capsules; integrated fitness trends into product strategy.
Women’s Accessories Buying/Merchandising Intern at Barneys New York
December 31, 2010 - October 23, 2025
Supported the Department Merchandising Manager with OTB tracking, spend analysis, PO logistics, visual merchandising; liaised with stores and vendors.
Design Intern (Woven, Cut & Sew) at ALEXANDER WANG
December 31, 2009 - October 23, 2025
Conducted design inspiration research; assisted in designing, draping, patternmaking, and production for S/S 09 and Pre-Fall 09; created production and shipment schedules.
Women’s RTW Collection Design Intern at MICHAEL KORS
December 31, 2007 - October 23, 2025
Assisted in styling, mood/fabric boards, textile development, specs, and flats for high-end collection.
Design Intern at THREEasFOUR
December 31, 2006 - October 23, 2025
Assisted creative directors with draping, pattern making, machine sewing, fabric sourcing, fittings.

Education

BBA, Design + Management, Strategy at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
BFA, Fashion Design at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Fashion Design at Parsons Paris
January 1, 2006 - October 23, 2025
Social Studies at UCLA
January 1, 2009 - October 23, 2025

Qualifications

Certified Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Usui Reiki Level 1
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment