Fashion-trained retail product designer with 6+ years across apparel product design, technical development, and manufacturing, supported by graphic design experience. Designed 30+ apparel SKUs from concept through material selection, sampling, and production, with a strong focus on fit, construction, and production-ready documentation. Currently expanding into bags and soft goods through self-initiated product development, building on hands-on supplier coordination, prototype evaluation, cost/feasibility assessment, and quality troubleshooting to deliver commercial-ready results for seasonal, licensed IP, and collaborative collections.

Wei Ying Tan

Fashion-trained retail product designer with 6+ years across apparel product design, technical development, and manufacturing, supported by graphic design experience. Designed 30+ apparel SKUs from concept through material selection, sampling, and production, with a strong focus on fit, construction, and production-ready documentation. Currently expanding into bags and soft goods through self-initiated product development, building on hands-on supplier coordination, prototype evaluation, cost/feasibility assessment, and quality troubleshooting to deliver commercial-ready results for seasonal, licensed IP, and collaborative collections.

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Fashion-trained retail product designer with 6+ years across apparel product design, technical development, and manufacturing, supported by graphic design experience. Designed 30+ apparel SKUs from concept through material selection, sampling, and production, with a strong focus on fit, construction, and production-ready documentation.

Currently expanding into bags and soft goods through self-initiated product development, building on hands-on supplier coordination, prototype evaluation, cost/feasibility assessment, and quality troubleshooting to deliver commercial-ready results for seasonal, licensed IP, and collaborative collections.

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Language

English
Advanced
Malay
Advanced
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Production/Process & Quality / Planning Support (role implied from listed experience) at Hamwiches Fashion Group Sdn Bhd (within the T&N TCO employment period)
February 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Evaluated prototypes to identify construction, material, quality, and manufacturing risks, recommending refinements before approval. Assessed material cost and production feasibility, proposing alternatives to balance design intent with commercial objectives. Worked with suppliers to adjust production schedules and delivery plans based on changing requirements. Troubleshot and coordinated corrective actions for issues such as color bleeding, embroidery defects, printing inconsistencies, fabric damage, and construction problems. Built an automated reverse-planning worksheet to improve launch schedule visibility and cross-functional execution.
Production Executive & Pattern Maker at Hamwiches Fashion Group Sdn Bhd (H Fashion Group) — T&N TCO
December 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
Designed 30+ apparel SKUs across seasonal, licensed IP, and collaborative collections, focusing on pants, hoodies, jackets, and outerwear. Owned end-to-end development from creative direction and research through design development, material selection, technical documentation, sampling, and production. Contributed to licensed IP and commercial collaborations including Marvel, Ultraman, One Piece, Carlsberg, and BYD, delivering production-ready tech packs with measurements, construction, materials, trims, and finishing specifications.
Apparel Designer & Product Developer (Fashion Designer & Pattern Maker - Intern) at DELIPIXEL SDN BHD
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Created garment toiles using draping and flat pattern techniques for the BKSS19 collection. Supported embellishment development, trim sourcing, and fashion show/lookbook execution. Conducted client fittings and made garment alterations to ensure accurate fit and finishing.
Senior Graphic Designer at Triple Y Studio
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019
Developed visual concepts, key visuals, campaign assets, and storytelling materials from early research and exploration through final execution. Visualized project narratives using composition, typography, imagery, and design elements. Partnered with clients and internal project teams to refine concepts, align visual direction, and deliver cohesive design outcomes across multiple project stages.

Education

Diploma of Education (Fashion design & Pattern Making) at Esmod KL - The One Academy
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Diploma at Esmod KL - The One Academy
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019

Qualifications

Best Pattern Making - Esmod KL
March 1, 2019 - August 13, 2026
Best Pattern Making (Award)
January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019

Industry Experience

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