Hello There! 

My name is Jing Liang. (It's pronounced the same as the "jing" in Jingles.) I believe all great relationship starts with open communication and honesty. So, here is a little bit about myself before we begin talking.

psst. the password is "sketchbook" for all the pages. 

Introduction. 

My core values
Mobility, Contribution, Community, Integrity, Self Expression.

  • I love design that delights. (Like cellphone pockets built within waistbands or zipper puller that doubles as an hair elastic.) It's designing with consideration and for the users' lifestyle. 
  • I thrive in teamwork, strategic planning, pattern analyzing and idea generation. 
  • I am optimistic because I can strategically solve issues by identifying the problem, planning the steps and actioning on the solution. 

Brief.

I have 10+ industry experience within design, technical design, product development, garment technician and pattern making. I built my well-rounded experiences from working on the factory floors with sewers to head of design. I excel in delivery high quality products with innovative designs and construction techniques. 

  • Research Philosophy: building ideas through finding the commonality between cultural influences,  current events, and historical trends to conclude theory on future consumer behaviour. Data analysis on sales for carry overs and updates. 
  • Design: Research + trend forecasting, market research, colour theory, line planning, merchandising, technical flats, illustration, trim development, fabric sourcing, 
  • Technical: Worked extensively with manufacturers and factories to deliver products from initial concept to pre-production. Specification package, product development, measurement specification, garment construction, fit specialist, manual pattern making, quality control, yarn development. 
  • Production : Quality control, Oversea and Local vendor communication (Asia, Japan, Italy), Oversea vendor visits
  • Management : Assistant management, Standard of Procedure development, Action Calendar Scheduling, Mentorship, Teaching/Instructor.
  • Software :Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, PLM/WFX, Microsoft excel, Microsoft word, Power Point, Maya Audodesk (3D animation program)
  • Categories: Both Men's and Womens knits (soft woven, sweats, machine knits), woven (bottoms, jeans, jackets, outerwear), accessories (shoes, leather goods, leather bags, hats, machine knit scarves/gloves/scarves, woven scarves) 
  • Brands: 8+ years in men and women's fashion forward, contemporary, casual street, sports technical apparel: 
    • Kit and Ace
    • Wings and Horns
    • Reigning Champ
    • Firefly Urban Ride
    • Moosejaw
    • Lija
    • Diadora
    • Smith & Wesson
 

Work Experience.

KIT AND ACE 

INNOVATION DESIGNER / TECHNICAL DESIGNER
10.2014 - PRESENT

  • Innovation garment detail design and development: responsible for market research, design, pattern design and development of garment details and innovative designs. 
  • Technical Package – build fully realized technical package (flats, construction details, bill of materials) for oversea vendors. 
  • Lead fit session with fit technician
  • Scheduled calendars for corresponding departments to meet calendar deadlines.
  • Daily communication and seasonal factory for garment development. 
  • Extensive travel internationally (asia, europe, united states) for vendor, trade shows, market research innovative development, vendor visits and specialized learnings.
password : sketchbook

password : sketchbook

 

LASALLE COLLEGE

FASHION DESIGN INSTRUCTOR
08.2016 - PRESENT

  • “Sewing Fundamental 1” Instructor for La Salle College’s Diploma of Fashion Design.
  • Deliver lectures, lessons, and training in Fundamental Sewing. 
  • Developed project, course exercises, handouts and training materials within one week.
 
password : sketchbook

password : sketchbook

WINGS + HORNS

TECHNICAL DESIGNER / DESIGN ASSISTANT
10.2010 - 10.2014

  • Assisted head of design and creative director with market research, garment sourcing, garment detail designs, construction details, technical flats and trim design. 
  • Owned, developed and upkeep technical package, garment fit and measurements, bill of materials, fabric development, fabric testing and trim. 
  • Developed the whole brand from initial sketch to pre-production. Lead fit sessions, fabric testing, trim development and quality assurance. 
  • Work with sales representative, marketing managers and store managers to deliver product knowledge.
  • Communicated with store manager to receive product feedback and present product knowledge.
  • Liaison with offshore and domestic vendors 
 

PLATFORM PRODUCT SOLUTIONS

DESIGNER/ TECHNICAL DESIGNER
07.2011 - 01.2013

  • Contract designer, technical designer and product developer for four brands: Smith and Wesson, DiaDora, Moosejaw and Firefly.
  • Responsible in developing colour stories, presentation boards, design sketches, technical designs, trim/notion design and spec packages.

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Concept.

Password: Sketchbook

Password: Sketchbook

RESEARCH + DEVELOPMENT

MENS SPRING/SUMMER 2017 

Sports inspired casual streetwear. 

 

want to see more of my concept work?

 

Fun Facts. 

  • A little bit more interesting facts from the experts: 
    • The "Strength Finder 2.0" identifies me as : Strategic, Positivity, Ideation, 
    • My "Emergenetics" is tri-module : Conceptual, Social, Analytical. I am placed very high in Expressive, Flexibility and Assertive. (psst. it basically means I am an ideas person that can also execute). 
    • I'm ENFP, which puts me in the same category as Carrie Bradshaw and Robert Downey Jr. Woah.
  • I love documentaries involving technology, sociology, outer space and food. 
  • I'm in constant creative pursuit and turning ideas into products. I started selling my own illustrations at 14, custom garments at 16, published graphic novels at 17, and owned accessories business at 26.
  • My graphic design was selected for the 2008 Winter Olympics flag barriers' outfit.
  • In midst of everything, I am always trying new sports that will stick to my schedule. Currently it's boxing.