As a Lead Footwear Designer & Developer at Bottes Anfibio Co., I have been leading the design and development of innovative footwear products for over 10 years. I am passionate about creating stylish and functional designs that meet the needs of our customers. I have a strong background in fashion design and shoe design, with a DEC from Collège LaSalle and a certificate from Korea Color Institute. I have also worked as a Costume Designer and a Freelance Journalist, where I honed my skills in creating design concepts, working with developers, and writing engaging articles. I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and I enjoy researching ideas at fashion shows and events. My goal is to continue to create high-quality and unique footwear products that make a positive impact on the fashion industry.

Gemma Chung

As a Lead Footwear Designer & Developer at Bottes Anfibio Co., I have been leading the design and development of innovative footwear products for over 10 years. I am passionate about creating stylish and functional designs that meet the needs of our customers. I have a strong background in fashion design and shoe design, with a DEC from Collège LaSalle and a certificate from Korea Color Institute. I have also worked as a Costume Designer and a Freelance Journalist, where I honed my skills in creating design concepts, working with developers, and writing engaging articles. I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and I enjoy researching ideas at fashion shows and events. My goal is to continue to create high-quality and unique footwear products that make a positive impact on the fashion industry.

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As a Lead Footwear Designer & Developer at Bottes Anfibio Co., I have been leading the design and development of innovative footwear products for over 10 years. I am passionate about creating stylish and functional designs that meet the needs of our customers. I have a strong background in fashion design and shoe design, with a DEC from Collège LaSalle and a certificate from Korea Color Institute. I have also worked as a Costume Designer and a Freelance Journalist, where I honed my skills in creating design concepts, working with developers, and writing engaging articles. I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and I enjoy researching ideas at fashion shows and events. My goal is to continue to create high-quality and unique footwear products that make a positive impact on the fashion industry.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Korean
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Footwear Designer at Anfibio Boots Co.
May 1, 2014 - April 1, 2025
Oversee prototype production and quality control, tracking samples, troubleshooting production challenges, and ensuring all products meet brand standards and retail requirements.
Junior Footwear Designer at Anfibio Boots
May 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014
End-to-end design and development of winter boot collections; overseeing concept sketching, 2D pattern drafting, prototyping, testing, and production; coordinating with suppliers and production teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency; managing production timelines and quality control.
Costume Designer at Rose Stage Art
January 23, 2008 - March 11, 2010
Designed ballet costumes and accessories; managed production timelines and quality control; coordinated with suppliers and production teams; built a solid foundation in managing creative projects from concept to completion.

Education

Diploma of Art, Fashion Design at Soong-eui Women College, South Korea
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Certificate of Art, Shoe Design at Korea Color Design School, South Korea
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
DEC in Fashion/Apparel & Costume Design at Collège LaSalle
September 1, 2010 - May 3, 2013

Qualifications

Certificate of Art, Shoe Design
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Diploma of Art, Fashion Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
DEC in Fashion/Apparel & Costume Design
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, Professional Services, Retail