EXPERIENCE
SOPHIA HUYNH CONTACT
sophiahuynh@gmail.com 714.791.7143 Los Angeles, CA
EDUCATION
Los Angeles Trade Tech College September 2007 - June 2010 Major in Fashion Design Courses Completed: Sample Making Level I - III Patternmaking Level I - III Sketching Level I Draping Level I Textile Manufacturing University of California, Irvine Bachelor of Arts in 2005 Major in Economics Minor in Management Cumulative GPA: 3.4 Dean’s Honor List
SKILLS Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Word - 95 WPM Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook Apparel Industry Software
Second Generation Inc./Clothing Manufacturer | Vernon, CA Senior Designer - Bottoms Division | August 2013 - Present - Responsible for the direction and full execution of line - Design, sketch, spec, fit and carry out entire development for monthly Markets - Manage and adhere to design calendar in order to meet all deadlines - Source and issue PO’s for sample fabrics and trims - Work alongside domestic patternmakers and sample sewers for all domestic needs - Communicate and follow up with overseas vendors to achieve accurate and quality samples - Major accounts include Macy’s, Tilly’s,The Buckle and JCP - Maintain brand image to ensure a current and fresh presence Raven Denim/Premium Denim Manufacturer | Los Angeles, CA Designer - Womens and Mens Division | May 2010 - August 2013 - Worked side-by-side with Creative Director Yael Torbati on every aspect of design - Conceived and actualized story boards - Met with fabric and trim vendors - Designed, sketched, and executed entire development of the women’s and men’s collections - Conducted fittings and advised patternmakers of necessary adjustments - Ordered all sample yardage fabric and trims for development - Managed all samples and ensured that each was executed to the highest standards of quality - Designed and managed brand website (including e-commerce) through an agency - Oversaw all contractors in the development stage: cutters, sewers, laundries, dye houses, embroiderers, etc. - Composed look books: conceptualizing, model casting, styling, selecting photos and formatting - Created and gathered all elements for brand events: trade shows, press previews, trunk shows, etc. The Group L.A. Inc./Private Label Manufacturer | Los Angeles, CA Designer & Pre-Production Coordinator | October 2009 - May 2010 - Designed and developed woven tops and bottoms (mainly denim) for private label accounts - Tracked and prepared samples for presentation to customers - Created weekly trend reports through research of domestic and international markets - Facilitated fit sessions domestically and released corrections to manufacturer in China !iT Jeans, Inc./Private Label Denim Manufacturer | Vernon, CA Product Developer for Private Label | September 2008 - October 2009 - Worked directly with private label accounts to carry out requests on an ongoing basis - Generated and ensured timely completion of T&A calendars from development through production - Managed development of trims, hardware, and fabric with overseas and local suppliers - Worked with patternmakers to maintain approved specs and correct fit issues addressed by customer - Maintained fabric inventory, generated fabric and greige PO’s and issued dye PO’s for greige - Processed orders and tracked WIP with China team Deener Denim/Premium Denim Manufacturer | Los Angeles, CA Assistant Designer and Production Coordinator | January 2006 - August 2008 - Collaborated with Creative Director on trend forecasting, fabric sourcing and all aspects of design - Created and updated sketches, tech packs and line sheets using Adobe Illustrator - Communicated daily with manufacturing facility in Mexico to develop samples, process duplicates, achieve fit approval and affirm that production adheres to agreed time line - Collaborated with local laundries to develop washes and ensure quality through production - Periodically traveled to manufacturing facility in Mexico to monitor development and production
RECENT WORK
4 pkt with lace contrast pkts short short
Slash Pocket Cargo Short Short Raw Hem W Flap Pkts
Scoop Front, Bk Welts In Yoke Seam W Stitch Thru Cuffed Short Short
4pkt with Bk Btn Flap Pkts Short Short
Drop crotch cargo w flap patch pkts front tie loose-fit crop (27 1/2” inseam; 25 1/2” cuffed)
Angled thigh seam and contrast front sides legging
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BETTY CROPPED JACKET IN CLASSIC CHAMBRAY FEATURED IN APPAREL NEWS AND PULLED BY ELLE AND MARIE CLAIRE FOR EDITORIAL CONSIDERATION
MAE TROUSER SHORT IN CLASSIC CHAMBRAY FEATURED IN APPAREL NEWS AND SOUTHERN LIVING
LILIAN SUNDRESS IN FADED CHAMBRAY HIGHLY DEMANDED FOR EDITORIAL CONSIDERATIONL FROM PUBLICATIONS SUCH AS ELLE, MARIE CLAIRE, AND TEEN VOGUE
COLOR
THE FACE AND BACK SIDE OF THE FABRIC IS USED TO ACCOMPLISH COLOR BLOCKING. USING SUCH A VERSATILE FABRIC IN THIS MANNER HELPS CONTROL SHRINKAGE. MIKA ANKLE SKINNY IN SUNBLOCK
BELLA MAXI DRESS WITH CUSTOM EMBROIDERY DESIGN IN CLASSIC CHAMBRAY HEAVILY REQUESTED FOR EDITORIAL CONSIDERATION FROM PUBLICATIONS SUCH AS ELLE, MARIE CLAIRE, AND TEEN VOGUE
Custom Embroidery
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THEA CLASSIC BUTTON UP IN CLASSIC CHAMBRAY & TESSA DROP-CROTCH CARROT CHINO IN CRIMSON
O MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2012
STYLE: CADEN COLOR: GARNET
REX UTILITY SHIRT IN DUSK CHAMBRAY FEATURED IN APPAREL NEWS AND WeAr MAGAZINE
BRADLEY COOPER ON
“THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW”
STYLE: VIC WASH: CONCRETE
MAX TROUSER IN ROCK FEATURED IN MEN’S HEALTH
MEN’S HEALTH OCTOBER 2012
MAX TROUSER IN RECYCLED RAW SELVEDGE ESQUIRE AND GQ ARE VERY INTERESTED IN FEATURING THIS SPECIFIC STYLE.
AARON PAUL MARCH 2013
STYLE: ACE WASH: IONIC
take flight
exploring illusions
COMFY & LIGHT
uptown spring dress SCP9120 pacific SCP9121 vintage blue
weekender pants SCP1129 pacific SCP1130 vintage blue
Fabric info: SCP - 4.5 oz 100% cotton
weekender shorts SCP1131 pacific SCP1132 vintage blue
SPECIALTIES
tab knee short SAL1135 midnight blue SCA1136 calm blue
wide leg SAL1137 midnight blue SCA1138 calm blue
secretary skirt SAL3022 midnight blue SCA3121 calm blue
Fabric info: SAL - 10 oz 98% cotton/ 2% elastane; SCA - 11 oz 98% cotton/2% lycra
SPRING FLING
tab knee short SAI1133 navy stripes SAI1134 powder stripes
sun dress SAI9123 navy stripes SAI9124 powder stripes
Fabric info: SAI - 5 oz 100% cotton
high waist skirt SAI3120 navy stripes SAI3121 powder stripes
SPOTTED ATTIRE
sleeveless button-up DAL9133 dalmation POR9134 porcupine
elastic slouchy trouser DAL1135 dalmation POR1136 porcupine
Fabric info: DAL & POR - 4.7 oz 100% linen
“X” long sleeve dress DAL1137 dalmation POR1138 porcupine
LEATHERxHERRINGBONE
ankle skinny w/exposed knees
LXH9133 dalmation
leather tuxe shorts LXH1135 dalmation
short sleeve a-line dress LXH1137 dalmation
Fabric info: HERRINGBONE - 7.5 oz 98% cotton/2% lycra LEATHER - 100% LAMB (COLOR: BLACK)
ON A LIGHTER NOTE
slouchy cargo chinos
DAL9138 dalmation
mid-rise center seam trouser DAL1139 dalmation
Fabric info: DAL - 4.7 oz 98% cotton/2% elastan
surplus lightweight jacket DAL1140 dalmation