Hi, I’m Anlison, a creative apparel designer with over 10 years of experience in technical design and garment construction. I specialize in fit analysis, outerwear construction, and fabric innovation, and I love bringing concepts to life through hands-on collaboration and mentoring teams. My passion is developing cohesive outerwear assortments that blend style and performance across ready-to-wear and activewear categories. I enjoy working closely with vendors and product development teams to select the best materials and refine designs to perfection. Whether it’s managing tech packs or conducting fit sessions, I’m committed to delivering solutions that are both innovative and practical, ensuring each collection meets brand and customer expectations.

Anlison Huan Wen

Hi, I’m Anlison, a creative apparel designer with over 10 years of experience in technical design and garment construction. I specialize in fit analysis, outerwear construction, and fabric innovation, and I love bringing concepts to life through hands-on collaboration and mentoring teams. My passion is developing cohesive outerwear assortments that blend style and performance across ready-to-wear and activewear categories. I enjoy working closely with vendors and product development teams to select the best materials and refine designs to perfection. Whether it’s managing tech packs or conducting fit sessions, I’m committed to delivering solutions that are both innovative and practical, ensuring each collection meets brand and customer expectations.

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Hi, I’m Anlison, a creative apparel designer with over 10 years of experience in technical design and garment construction. I specialize in fit analysis, outerwear construction, and fabric innovation, and I love bringing concepts to life through hands-on collaboration and mentoring teams. My passion is developing cohesive outerwear assortments that blend style and performance across ready-to-wear and activewear categories.

I enjoy working closely with vendors and product development teams to select the best materials and refine designs to perfection. Whether it’s managing tech packs or conducting fit sessions, I’m committed to delivering solutions that are both innovative and practical, ensuring each collection meets brand and customer expectations.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Designer & Apparel Developer at Southern California
January 1, 2021 - Present
Develop RTW and lifestyle performance collections, creating seasonal concepts and translating them into tech sketches and BOMs. Manage tech packs for outerwear and layering pieces including quilted jackets, soft shells, and hybrid tops. Work with raw materials suppliers and vendors to identify water-resistant, stretch, and insulated fabrics aligned with design intent. Partner with product development to adjust fit, troubleshoot construction issues, and prepare proto packages for line reviews.
Art Director at Hautico
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed design-to-production pipelines for seasonal lines, including tech pack oversight and fit clarification. Coordinated with patternmakers and overseas factories, managing fit issues and spec distribution. Conducted fit reviews, visual markups, and ensured alignment with brand technical standards. Mentored junior designers on cost-effective fabrication and production-ready solutions.
Visual & Product Specialist at VINCE
January 1, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Support retail teams with fabric education, garment fit, and trend translation to elevate in-store styling execution. Collaborate with management to deliver top-tier experiences for high-spending clients, including personal styling, fitting, and event curation. Train new staff on styling techniques and product layering; provide ongoing coaching to support consistent, elevated presentation.
Fashion Designer & Technical Developer at Academy of Art University
December 31, 2021 - July 16, 2025
Developed full ready-to-wear collections, managing tech pack creation and fit-to-production cycles. Integrated sustainable design elements and pattern accuracy.
Instructor – Garment Construction & Digital Illustration at Hunan University of Technology, China
December 31, 2018 - July 16, 2025
Trained students in pattern drafting, draping, and fitting techniques—paralleling core technical design tasks.
Graphic Designer at STARS Advertising Corporation, China
December 31, 2012 - July 16, 2025
Developed retail visual identity systems.
Technical Designer & Apparel Developer at Southern California
January 1, 2021 - Present
Develop RTW and lifestyle performance collections, creating seasonal concepts and translating them into tech sketches and BOMs. Manage tech packs for outerwear and layering pieces including quilted jackets, soft shells, and hybrid tops. Work with raw materials suppliers and vendors to identify water-resistant, stretch, and insulated fabrics aligned with design intent. Partner with product development to adjust fit, troubleshoot construction issues, and prepare proto packages for line reviews.
Art Director at Hautico
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed design-to-production pipelines for seasonal lines, including tech pack oversight and fit clarification. Coordinated with patternmakers and overseas factories, managing fit issues and spec distribution. Conducted fit reviews, visual markups, and ensured alignment with brand technical standards. Mentored junior designers on cost-effective fabrication and production-ready solutions.
Visual & Product Specialist at VINCE
January 1, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Supported retail teams with fabric education, garment fit, and trend translation to elevate in-store styling execution. Collaborated with management to deliver top-tier experiences for high-spending clients, including personal styling, fitting, and event curation. Trained new staff on styling techniques and product layering; provided ongoing coaching to support consistent, elevated presentation.
Fashion Designer & Technical Developer at Academy of Art University
December 31, 2021 - July 16, 2025
Developed full ready-to-wear collections, managing tech pack creation and fit-to-production cycles. Integrated sustainable design elements and pattern accuracy.
Instructor – Garment Construction & Digital Illustration at Hunan University of Technology, China
December 31, 2018 - July 16, 2025
Trained students in pattern drafting, draping, and fitting techniques paralleling core technical design tasks.
Graphic Designer at STARS Advertising Corporation, China
December 31, 2012 - July 16, 2025
Developed retail visual identity systems.
Technical Designer & Apparel Developer at Southern California
January 1, 2021 - Present
Develops ready-to-wear and lifestyle performance collections, from creating seasonal concepts to tech sketches and BOMs. Manages tech packs for outerwear and layering pieces, working closely with raw material suppliers and vendors to identify fabrics that meet design intent. Partners with product development teams to adjust fit, resolve construction issues, and prepare prototype packages for line reviews.
Art Director at Hautico
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed design-to-production pipelines for seasonal lines, overseeing tech packs and clarifying fit. Coordinated with patternmakers and overseas factories to manage fit issues and spec distribution. Conducted fit reviews and visual markups ensuring technical alignment with the brand. Mentored junior designers on cost-effective fabrication and production-ready solutions.
Visual & Product Specialist at VINCE
December 31, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Supported retail teams by providing fabric education, garment fit expertise, and translating trends to elevate in-store styling. Collaborated with management to deliver exceptional customer experiences, including personal styling and event curation. Trained new staff on styling techniques and product layering and provided ongoing coaching to ensure consistent elevated presentation.
Fashion Designer & Technical Developer at Academy of Art University
December 31, 2021 - July 16, 2025
Developed full ready-to-wear collections managing tech pack creation and fit-to-production cycles, integrating sustainable design elements and ensuring pattern accuracy.
Instructor – Garment Construction & Digital Illustration at Hunan University of Technology, China
December 31, 2018 - July 16, 2025
Trained students in pattern drafting, draping, and fitting techniques, which paralleled core technical design tasks in apparel development.
Graphic Designer at STARS Advertising Corporation, China
December 31, 2012 - July 16, 2025
Developed retail visual identity systems.

Education

MFA at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
BFA at Shaanxi University of Science and Technology
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
MFA at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
BFA at Shaanxi University of Science and Technology
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other