Yu Jie Yen

Available to hire

Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Knit Wear Design Assistant at Makalot Industrial Co.
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led ready-to-wear knitwear design efforts; conducted research for Ready-to-Wear collections; draped and sewed muslin and jersey prototypes; fitted samples and conveyed feedback to vendors; coordinated with international and domestic manufacturers; communicated alterations and production notes with production teams; sketched and developed garments, CAD, and tech packs.
Textile Designer (Internship) at Ruente x Industries, Ltd
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Collaborated with Polo Ralph Lauren designers in New York City; developed Spring 2018, Fall 2019, and Spring 2020 fabrics (prints, jacquards, woven patterns) for shirts; produced detailed CAD and tech packs in CAD (Ned Graphic) and Photoshop.
Merchandising & Product Research Coordinator at Makalot Industrial Co.
December 30, 2023 - Present
* Contemporary brand, activewear brands market research, analysis. * Analyzing garment samples, materials, and styles. In-store market research, prints, and color trend study.
Knitwear Design Assistant at Makalot Industrial Co.
January 1, 2024 - Present
Ready-to-wear collection knitwear design; conducted comprehensive research for design inspiration; draped and sewn muslin and jersey prototypes; fitted samples and conveyed feedback to vendors; facilitated communications with international and domestic manufacturers to coordinate the garment; communicated alterations and production notes with production teams; sketched and developed garments, CAD, and tech packs.
Knitwear Designer Intern at Ruente x Industries, Ltd
July 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Collaborated with talented designers on Polo Ralph Lauren projects in New York City. Developed Spring 2018, Fall 2019, and Spring 2020 fabrics in terms of prints, jacquards, and woven patterns for shirts. Produced detailed CAD and tech packs in CAD (Ned Graphic) and Photoshop.

Education

BS Textile Design, Knitwear at Fu Jen Catholic University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Hand Painting and Printing for Textiles – (Summer) Course at Central Saint Martins
July 2, 2013 - August 16, 2013
MFA in Textiles at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
BS Textile Design at Fu Jen Catholic University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Textile Design (Knitwear) at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
MFA Textiles at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Honor Scholarship Award
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
LVMH Certificate
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Honor Scholarship Award
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
LVMH Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
MFA in Textiles - Parsons School of Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Honor Scholarship Award
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
LVMH Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
MFA Textiles
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

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