HYEBIN HAN
EXPERIENCE
Highly accomplished visionary creative expert with extensive domestic and global experience in Private Brand fashion industry and design. Known for getting results, with excellent understanding in competitive shop and determine action necessary to address competitive challenges. Leverage technical expertise to identify opportunities and develop exclusive design assortments. Accustomed to collaborative, consultative style with a strong ability to establish trust and build relationships across all levels and functions of the organization.
Proficient in MS Office Suite PLM, G Suite, Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Acrobat Pro. Exceptional CAD and hand sketching skills, along with knowledge in pattern making. Fluent in English and Korean.
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Fashion Institute of Technology
BFA, Accessories Design, Cum Laude
2007-2011
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Arsutoria School
NYC Footwear Course
2016
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Columbia University​
UX/UI Bootcamp
2020
GALAXY
ACTIVE LLC
Lead Senior Designer
Aug 2021 - Present
Work alongside the Account Executive to lead the Junior and Casual Brand division and responsible for creating designs exclusively for Private Brands and develops trend strategies that support merchant’s objectives. Direct all aspects of design, development and approval of materials, silhouettes, colors and patterns for the season. Part of a collaborative creative dynamic environment with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business; Ensure cohesive aesthetic integrity within the brands.
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• Lead brand’s seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities and merchandise trends for area of responsibility; identify current and future trend market by staying up to date with services like WGSN, social media technology platforms and shopping major markets domestically and internationally.
• Ensure designs meet merchant line plans, assortment strategies and overall creative direction; assist in identifying the key programs that comprise each classification.
• Responsible for creating and distributing all tech packages; Effectively capture the brand’s essence in flat sketches and creative presentations, interpret trend specific color palettes, prints and material options.
• Refine and finish initial designs through multiple prototyping process and manage the PLM data base; review development samples, modify the product line based on trend, customer-centric approach, all while delivering on sales and profit objectives.
• Communicate daily with overseas/domestic cross-functional team with appropriate priority and urgency based on seasonal time and action calendar for area of responsibility.
THE CHILDREN'S
PLACE
Senior Designer
Jan 2021 - July 2021
Oversaw and thrived in fast paced design process from conception to final product of fashion accessories and footwear. Was fully responsible for the entire product design in multiple categories to include market research, sketching, designing, product development and solve any design and /or technical issues that occured. Built effective collaborative relationships with various stakeholders and maintain the unique look, integrity, and vision of the brand.​
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• Launched Sugar & Jade Tween Accessories & Footwear line.
• Ensured that the products were consistent with market research, while the creative ideas and business goals were aligned by partnering with Merchandising and Apparel Team to set seasonal framework.
• Ownership of concepts, executing details and styling directions.
• Adhered to across functional seasonal calendar to meet all deadlines and attend meetings as required.
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SCHWARTZ & BENJAMIN
Senior Designer
Sept 2018 - July 2020
Capable of successfully managing multiple projects, Designed 5 full distinctive collections, representing each brand’s aesthetic, for 3 varying markets each season. Brought in $6.4M in 2019 and $3.1M in Jan 2020 without added projections.
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• Responsible for all stages of the product development process; i.e. analyzing trends, create trend direction, hand sketching, CAD rendering, product component detailing, material/hardware sourcing, correcting prototypes, executing final sample development
• Manage product development through production stage by working hands on with international travel to vendors and factories multiple times a year
• Give daily direction to factories to ensure initial designs are properly actualized and offering creative solutions to technical and design questions
• Present seasonal design and sales meeting with buyers and management
STEVE MADDEN LTD.
Senior Designer
Sept 2013 - Sept 2018
Reimagined Target’s Private Label rebranding by collaborating with VP of Design, totaling $270M in sales during 2015-2018. Created a line of designs starting from the initial stages of development through the production sample stage; i.e. market research, mood board creation, designing flats by hand or CAD, component sourcing, materialization, design adjustments and final production.
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• Discovered trends and inspiration each season by traveling domestically, internationally (Europe, Asia), monitoring in-house design, and aligning all inspiration with the clients internal seasonal direction
• Organized FFANY shows and meetings to work closely with the clients, along with the sales team to monitor sales trends, analyze wholesale and retail business reports seasonally
• Worked closely with the client via traveling to their offices and frequent phone calls to ensure product followed their specific design requests and quality standards.
• Traveled to China 3+ times a year to manage development and production stage and build vendor relationships. Supervised overseas development team to ensure fast paced deadlines were met across materials, components, constructions, lasts, protos, and final development samples
CAMUTO GROUP
Associate Designer
June 2012 - Aug 2013
Spearheaded the concept, design and execution of line of Women’s footwear, working closely with a Senior Designer. Produced full collections bi-monthly with target prices in mind to build affordable quality product. Traveled to China 6+ times a year to work with factories in person to follow through sample development, along with daily review and documentation. Created color and material palettes for each season, with participation in all design and sales meetings to generate meeting notes for all departments.
BCNY INTERNATIONAL
Associate Designer
Sept 2010 - June 2012
Worked alongside the Brand Manager to create lines of Children’s footwear for Michael Kors & Stuart Weitzman each season, while managing other private label collection development independently. Launched collections each season by hand sketching designs or using Photoshop/Illustrator and creating tech pack. Traveled to China 2+ times a year.
ACCESSORY EXCHANGE
Assistant Designer
July 2009 - Sept 2010
Assisted Senior Designer with designing handbags for Cynthia Rowley Brand; created CADs, technical sketches and specs for product development, along with daily communication with overseas’ team and the vendors, insuring deadlines are kept. Identified seasonal fashion directions and trends for private label projects.