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Fashion and apparel product development professional with 7+ years’ experience across the full lifecycle—from concept and fabric innovation to sampling, fit approvals, tech packs, and bulk production. Experienced in offshore supplier collaboration, risk mitigation across critical paths, and delivering high-volume SKU and order plans with strong on-time performance.
Known for translating design concepts into production-ready technical specifications, maintaining quality and workmanship standards, and balancing design integrity with commercial objectives. Bilingual in English and Mandarin and skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Language
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Advanced
Work Experience
Procurement & Production Coordinator at Bocini Limited NZ
August 1, 2025 - PresentManaged end-to-end apparel procurement and production from sample development through bulk production to final shipment. Oversaw approximately 400 SKUs and 600+ production orders annually with a 98% on-time delivery rate. Led full PO process: issuing POs, monitoring production progress, coordinating and resolving factory issues, maintaining supplier relationships, and providing daily updates to overseas factories. Served as primary liaison between manufacturers, internal teams, warehouses, and clients, translating design concepts into production-ready technical specifications. Managed fabric and trim sourcing, critical path milestones, sample approvals and fit approvals. Prepared product costings and quotations, negotiating pricing, lead times and MOQs while meeting cost targets and design integrity/quality. Coordinated sea/air freight logistics and liaised with freight forwarders and stakeholders. Created and maintained tech packs, cost sheets, purchase orders and product specificatio
Checkout Operator at New World Eastridge & Asian Supermarket
November 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025Senior Designer & Apparel Developer at SHETELLS (Shenzhen) Ltd
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023Conducted market research and developed seasonal design direction for two collections per season. Created original design concepts and produced production-ready tech packs including construction details, measurement charts, and quality standards for suppliers and pattern makers. Managed full product development lifecycle: fabric utilization optimization, construction refinements, cost control, and end-to-end R&D workflow with critical timelines. Resolved issues related to fabric performance, garment construction and workmanship to match design intent and quality standards. Reviewed sales data and market feedback to propose style adjustments and additional styles. Coordinated look books and styling for photoshoots; produced product manuals and visual guidelines. Managed post-range planning and buying meetings, approved pre-production samples and finalized production-ready details; maintained smooth supplier communication. Achievements included ~15% increase in total order volume and up
Senior Designer & Apparel Developer at ODBO (Shenzhen) Ltd
January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021Managed planning and product development data for 2021AW, 2022SS and 2022AW collections. Applied fashion trend analysis to develop assortments, color stories, fabric selections and style direction; led product design execution and coordinated pattern development. Controlled fabric utilization and production techniques to support accurate costings while balancing manufacturing costs and pricing strategies. Monitored R&D workflow, timelines and product progress; addressed design/production challenges promptly. Implemented style modifications based on sales data and internal feedback. Coordinated look book creation and participated in styling for product pairing manuals. Produced presentations for trend research, development updates and internal training. Achievements included ~20% increase in order volume and up to ~80% sell-through for styles personally designed.
Intermediate Designer & Apparel Developer at Xin He Yong Bang Dress Co. Ltd
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Developed planning materials for the 2021SS two-band collection aligned to brand aesthetic and current fashion trends. Created comprehensive design plans including product structure, color palettes, fabric selections and style direction; coordinated pattern-making and execution. Managed fabric utilization and development-phase production techniques for accurate costings and pricing strategy alignment. Maintained R&D workflow, development schedules and product progress; resolved design/production issues. Applied style revisions and additional proposals based on sales data and internal audit feedback. Coordinated lookbook styling and participated in photoshoots for product pairing manuals; created training presentations for band research and order meetings. Achievements included ~15% increase in order volume and up to ~90% sell-through for personally designed styles.
Junior Designer & Apparel Developer at Shenzhen Jiawen Garment Co. Ltd
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019Prepared planning materials for two seasonal drops aligned to brand style and fashion trends. Built design strategies including product structure, color themes and fabric planning; executed product designs and coordinated pattern development. Managed material usage and development techniques to support cost control and pricing goals. Oversaw R&D workflow and development schedules; tracked product progress and addressed issues quickly. Implemented style revisions based on sales data, internal reviews and buyer feedback. Styled lookbooks for two product groups and supported creation of styling manuals through photoshoots. Developed training presentations for seasonal product development and order meeting preparation. Followed up on bulk production at factories and helped resolve manufacturing issues.
Education
Bachelor of Fashion Design at Xiamen University of Technology
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017Qualifications
Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, Wholesale & Distribution
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