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SAMAMTHA CHAN14 /1/1 983date of birth ~
5/265 crown stdarlinghurst nsw 2010
address ~0416 181 303contact no. ~
SAMANTHA@ SAMANTHACHAN.COM.AUemail address ~
ksubi + iinsight clothing - design coordinator oct 2012 ~ present
Working closely with the creative director, product development managers, art directors and design team in the devlopment of womenswear, menswear, swimwear and accessories ranges.~ Development of ranges from concept through to production.- Management of the design process and facilitating the handover between art
teams, production and design in keeping with production + sales timelines.~ Creating specification sheets and techical CAD drawings for offshore
suppliers and sales catalogues. (Adobe Illustrator + Photoshop)- Communicating with offshore factories in the development of proto samples,
salesman samples and pre-production samples.- Assisting the art team in development of yardages and placement prints- Processing the approval of lab dips and strike-offs.- Collaborating with key retailer accounts in the development of SMU exclusive
styles. (eg. Urban Outfitters, General Pants, etc)~ Layout of the seasonal sales catalogue from start to finish (southern +
northern hemisphere) for digital and print (Adobe Indesign).~ Development and maintenance of seasonal style and catalogue databases
ensuring the entry of accurate and detailed style information (Filemaker)~ Administration and Reportng of data to sales, production + marketing
teams. (Filemaker + Excel).
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY ~designer + fashion label owner2007 ~ 2012
I launched my own namesake fashion label in November 2006.Since it’sinception I have produced seven collections and have beeninvolved in several group/solo fashion shows and trade fairs.I was involved in all aspects of my business including design, sourcingfabrics, textile design, liasing with patternmakers, sample makers andproduction, coordinating photoshoots, designing lookbooks, graphic designwebsite design, coordinating fashion shows, marketing, sales and public relations.
design studio assistantinternship (4 days/ week)april ~ nov 2006
~ Worked alongside the fashion designer and design assistant within the many stages involved in developing a collection.
~ Assisted in the day-to day running of the studio including sample cutting, hand finishing, fabric sourcing, fittings, quality control, liaising with makers and suppliers and administration.
~ Assisting in fashion shows, photoshoots and production of lookbooks.
design er/project manager2005
~ Designer and project manager within retail/exhibition concept events.~ Involved the design of jewellery for retail, invitation design, marketing~ collateral and exhibition space design~ “Flight”(design collaborative) - Milson’s Point (2005)~ “Misc.” - Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre (2005)
FREELANCE GRAPHIC design er2002 ~ present
Highly competent graphic designer with experience working on numerousgraphic design projects for various clients within small businesses.Experience developing branding, business cards, invitations, catalogues,brochures, posters and filemaker databse development + website design.
the victoria room tea salonAssistant manager
Oct 2011 ~ Nov 2012
~ Management of a team within a high pressure environment in the day to day operations of the business. Duties included;
~ Ensuring a high level of customer experience through training, motivation and leading staff by example.
~ Food and beverage stock control management including stock ordering and liasing with suppliers.
~ Calculating sales and ensuring that sales projections are met.~ Management of reservations and coordination of functions and events
(REST ~ reservations system).
collaborative*
EDUCATION ~ COLLEGE OF FINE ARTSUNIVERSITY OF NSW - Bachelor of design Sydney, Australia2001 ~ 2006
Major Studies ; Graphics/Media, Textiles + Environments/Spatial DesignMinor Studies;Fashion and Costume, Textiles for Fashion,, Woven Forms,Commercial Textiles, Design for Theatre, Interactive media.
paris american academysummer fashion programParis, FranceJuly 2005
An intense, full-time fashion program taught by highly experiencedcouturiers and miliners who have worked for haute couture fashion housessuch as Nina Ricci, Yves Saint Laurent and Vivienne Westwood.Classes: french draping, haute couture sewing, milinery, fashion illustration, design and trend forcasting.
SKILLS ~
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS~ Adobe Illustrator (advanced)~ Adobe Photoshop (advanced)~ Adobe Indesign (advanced)~ Adobe Acrobat Reader + Distiller (adavanced)~ Filemaker Pro - fashion style database system (advanced)~ Microsoft Word (advanced)~ Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)~ Microstation (beginner)~ Macromedia Director (intermediate)
hand SKILLS~ Sewing machine skills- Hand Illustration~ Hand sewing skills~ Sample cutting~ Basic patternmaking alterations~ French draping~ Textile dyeing + screen printing~ Book binding
INTERESTS ~I enjoy experiencing new cities and culures.I have traveled to London, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria,Italy, Spain, Belgium, China and America.I am passionatly interested in art, architecture, fashion, music,film, theatre and all design disciplines.I enjoy new experiences, challenges, collaborating andmeeting with new people.
REFERENCES ~ksubi / www.ksubi.comEMMA NEWMAN (Production Manager) 0406-055-977MICHAEL NOLAN (Creative Director) 0412-289-669
INSIGHT clothing / www.insight51.com ALISON BROWNING (Design Room Manager) 0424-509-639STEVE UREN (Creative Director) 0404-387-840
THE VICTORIA ROOM / www.the victoriaroom.com ASHLEY JONES EVANS (Owner/Operator) 0419-300-639
SAMAMTHA CHAN
5/265 crown stdarlinghurst nsw 2010
address ~0416 181 303contact no. ~
SAMANTHA@ SAMANTHACHAN.COM.AUemail address ~
M141126 BONDAGE SKELETON MUSCLE
140GSM COTTON JERSEY
M142301 MARBLE L/S SHIRT
100% COTTON SHIRTING
M142800 MILITARY KNIT SWEATER
100% COTTON KNIT
M141600 PENTAGRAM BOARDSHORTS
100% MATTE SPRAY NYLON
M141500 FACET DROP CROTCH PANTS
100% COTTON TWILL
W141113 SILK PENTAGRAM TEE
100% SILK CDC/ 130GSM COTTON JERSEY
W142800 ASSYMETRICAL KNIT TANK
100% COTTON KNIT
W141114 BLACK FLORAL T-BACK TOP
100% SILK CDC
W141300 SILK CHIFFON SHIRT
100% SILK CHIFFON/ COTTON TWILL
W141400 MARBLE T-BACK DRESS
100% SILK CDC
1402 FASHION
DESIGN/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT + SPEC DEVELOPMENT
NECKLINE DARTS
1 X 40CM INVISIBLE, LACE TAPE ZIPPER
CLEAN FINISH AT HEM, ARMHOLES AND NECKLINE
STYLE: W142115 NAME: BLACK FLORAL T-BACK SINGLET SEASON: 1402 COLOUR: BLACK FLORAL SUPPLIER: MODERN STARDATE: 4/12/13
‘80%,.’ cotton ‘20%,.’ wool
warm hand wash,
do not wring,
do not bleach,
cool iron on reverse,
do not dry clean,
do not tumble dry,
FABRIC:MAIN FABRIC: #KF-18 SILK CDC 19MM (AS PER W141300) BASE COLOUR: WHITE YARDAGE ART: KP_140204A_FLORAL_BLACK
LINING: (AS PER SOURCED LINING FOR W141300)COLOUR: DTM GREY P 431
WASH:NO WASHLIGHT PRESS AFTER MAKE
NOTES:- CARRY OVER SHAPE FROM W141304- ALL STITCH DETAIL TO BE DTM BASE- 1 x 40CM INVISIBLE, LACE TAPE ZIPPER- 2 X FRONT NECK DARTS- CLEAN FINISH AT HEM, ARMHOLES AND NECK
TRIMS:
SWINGTAGS: KS-002
LABEL: MAIN LABELNO: KL-001COLOUR: BLACKPLACEMENT: STITCH DOWN AT EACH EDGE, 1CM BELOW CB NK EDGE
LABEL: SIZE LABELNO: KL-002COLOUR: BLACKPLACEMENT: STITCH DOWN AT BOTTOM OF KL-001 IN CB NECK
LABEL: CARE LABELNO: KL-004COLOUR: WHITEPLACEMENT: STITCHED TO INSIDE LEFT SIDE SEAM 10CM ABOVE HEMLINE
INVISIBLE, LACE TAPE ZIPPERZIP TAPE COLOUR: DTM GREY P 431
ARTWORK:
COLOUR 1:COLOUR 2:COLOUR 3:
TECHNIQUE:POSITION:
KP_140204A_FLORAL_BLACK
PANTONE BLACKP 431P 428
WATERBASEYARDAGE
FIT: MENS L/S SHIRT
KPT-002
PLEASE FUSE BOTH SIDES OF THE COLLAR STAND- WAH FAI #603
2 X COLLAR STAYS
PLEASE UNDERSTITCH COLLAR - AS PER SAMPLE
WOVEN FUSING AT COLLAR& CUFFS TOPSIDE ONLY- WAH FAI #603
KEMB-001 AT LEFT & RIGHT CUFF PLACKET
DOUBLE TURN HEM WITH TO FINISHWITH 3MM SINGLE NEEDLE TOPSTITCH
SIDE SEAMS & DART FEATURE 3MM SINGLE NEEDLE TOPSTITCH
8MM FELL SEAMS WITH 13 STITCHES PER INCH TOPSTITCHING - REFER TO SAMPLE
PINSTITCH CUFF SEAM
PINSTITCH YOKE
NO TOPSTITCHING ON PLACKETPLACKET SECURED WITH BUTTON & BUTTON HOLENO FUSING!!
STYLE: M142301 NAME: MARBLE L/S SHIRT SEASON: 1402 COLOUR: WHITE MARBLESUPPLIER: JSTEX-ADATE: 11/11/13
‘80%,.’ cotton ‘20%,.’ wool
warm hand wash,
do not wring,
do not bleach,
cool iron on reverse,
do not dry clean,
do not tumble dry,
WASH:NO WASHLIGHT PRESS AFTER MAKE
NOTES:- REFERENCE STYLE: M132300- ALL STITCH DETAIL DTM BASE
SWINGTAGS: KS-002
LABEL: MAIN LABELNO: KL-001COLOUR: BLACKPLACEMENT: STITCH DOWN AT EACH EDGE, 1CM BELOW CB NECK EDGE LABEL: SIZE LABELNO: KL-002COLOUR: BLACKPLACEMENT: STITCH DOWN AT BOTTOM OF KL-001 IN CB NECK
LABEL: CARE LABELNO: KL-004COLOUR: WHITEPLACEMENT: STITCHED TO INSIDE LEFT SIDE SEAM 10CM ABOVE HEMLINE
ARTWORK
TECHNIQUE:
COL 1:COL:2:COL 3:
PLACEMENT
KP_140206MARBLE_YARDAGEWATERBASE
PANTONE BLACKP COOL GREY 6U
YARDAGE
PRINTED T-BOXTECHNIQUE:COL:PLACEMENT
KP-002PLASTISOLBLACK4CM ABOVE HEM5CM FROM SIDE SEAM
ksubiBUTTON:
COL:PLACEMENT
KT-008 (11.5MM) X7STEPPED SHIRT BUTTONWHITE7 X CF CONCEALED PLACKET
FABRIC: #KF-05 100% COTTON SHIRTINGBASE COL: WHITE+ YARDAGE ART: KP_140206_MARBLE_YARDAGE
FUSING QUALITY: - WAH FAI ART #603 , COL: WHITE@ CUFFS, COLLAR & STAND
491804 CABLE CROPPED KNIT
100% ACRYLIC KNIT
491102 REPOST FLORAL TEE
90GSM COTTON JERSEY
492301 FADE INTO DARK BOMBER
350GSM BRUSHED COTTON FLEECE
498301 UNEVEN WRAP CARDI
100% ACRYLIC KNIT
492301 FELT WOOL BIKER JACKET
ACRYLIC WOOL FELT
494301 FADE INTO DARK L/S SHIFT
100% VISCOSE
498302 MESH PANEL KNIT TOP
100% COTTON KNITX
497300 FADE TO BLACK LEGGINGS
!00% POLYESTER COTTON SPANDEX
WINTER 14 (NTH HEM)
DESIGN/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT + TECH PACK DEVELOPMENT
1403 FASHION DESIGN BOARDDESIGN DIRECTIONPRODUCT DEVELOPMENT + SPEC DEVELOPMENT
S U R F T O P S
4H1101Artemis Wet Tee
W/S EXCL. GST
cropped wet tee with contrast
mesh panels, keyhole back
opening and collage yardage
print.
A661BlackCollage
A660PeachCollage
light matte lycra / mesh
RRP INCL. GST
fitted
A/B
6/8/10/12/14
$27.25$59.95
JUL AUG
22CAT PAGE NO
4H1107Catfight Wet Tee
W/S EXCL. GST
cropped wet tee with neck and
armhole bands, yardage print
and exposed metal zip closure
at centre back
A666ElectroLeopard
supersoft nylon lycra
RRP INCL. GST
fitted
A/B
6/8/10/12/14
$31.80$69.95
JUL AUG
14CAT PAGE NO
4H1103Staticko Wet Tee
W/S EXCL. GST
long sleeve wet tee with
multi static yardage print
and contrast side panels
A647Multi Staticlight matte lycra
RRP INCL. GST
fitted
A/B
6/8/10/12/14
$36.35$79.95
JUL AUG
20CAT PAGE NO
4H4101Catfight Dress
W/S EXCL. GST
keyhole back dress with
yardage print, gathered waist
and piping detail in under
bust and back waist seam.
A667Fire Leopard100% cotton
RRP INCL. GST
loose
A/B
6/8/10/12/14
$36.35$79.95
JUL AUG
12CAT PAGE NO
4H4107Tropex Singlet Dress
W/S EXCL. GST
singlet dress with tropics
yardage print, elasticated
waist and side hem keyholes.
A662BlackTropics
A663VanillaTropics
100% cotton
RRP INCL. GST
regular
A/B
6/8/10/12/14
$36.35$79.95
JUL AUG
9CAT PAGE NO
4H4104Tropex Shirt Dress
W/S EXCL. GST
sleeveless shirt dress with
curved hem, tropics yardage
print and softening wash.
A663VanillaTropics
A662BlackTropics
100% cotton
RRP INCL. GST
relaxed
A/B
6/8/10/12/14
$36.35$79.95
JUL AUG
8CAT PAGE NO
4H4100Artemis Dress
W/S EXCL. GST
racer back tank dress with
contrast mesh panels, open
slit at chest, side pockets
and collage yardage print.
A660PeachCollage
A661BlackCollage
100% rayon / stretch mesh
RRP INCL. GST
regular
A/B
6/8/10/12/14
$40.90$89.95
JUL AUG
23CAT PAGE NO
4H4105Staticko Lace Up Dress
W/S EXCL. GST
muscle dress with multi
static yardage front panel,
curved back hem and lace up
detail along side waist.
A647Multi Static120gsm poly cotton jersey
RRP INCL. GST
muscle
A/B
6/8/10/12/14
$31.80$69.95
JUL AUG
20CAT PAGE NO
4H4101Catfight Dress
W/S EXCL. GST
keyhole back dress with
yardage print, gathered waist
and piping detail in under
bust and back waist seam.
A667Fire Leopard100% cotton
RRP INCL. GST
loose
A/B
6/8/10/12/14
$36.35$79.95
JUL AUG
12CAT PAGE NO
4H4107Tropex Singlet Dress
W/S EXCL. GST
singlet dress with tropics
yardage print, elasticated
waist and side hem keyholes.
A662BlackTropics
A663VanillaTropics
100% cotton
RRP INCL. GST
regular
A/B
6/8/10/12/14
$36.35$79.95
JUL AUG
9CAT PAGE NO
4H4104Tropex Shirt Dress
W/S EXCL. GST
sleeveless shirt dress with
curved hem, tropics yardage
print and softening wash.
A663VanillaTropics
A662BlackTropics
100% cotton
RRP INCL. GST
relaxed
A/B
6/8/10/12/14
$36.35$79.95
JUL AUG
8CAT PAGE NO
4H4100Artemis Dress
W/S EXCL. GST
racer back tank dress with
contrast mesh panels, open
slit at chest, side pockets
and collage yardage print.
A660PeachCollage
A661BlackCollage
100% rayon / stretch mesh
RRP INCL. GST
regular
A/B
6/8/10/12/14
$40.90$89.95
JUL AUG
23CAT PAGE NO
4H4105Staticko Lace Up Dress
W/S EXCL. GST
muscle dress with multi
static yardage front panel,
curved back hem and lace up
detail along side waist.
A647Multi Static120gsm poly cotton jersey
RRP INCL. GST
muscle
A/B
6/8/10/12/14
$31.80$69.95
JUL AUG
20CAT PAGE NO
D R E S S E S
D R E S S E S
P L A Y S U I T S
4H4102Maha Playsuit
W/S EXCL. GST
playsuit with cinnamon
yardage print, scoop back,
rouleau ties and elasticated
waist.
5599Cinnamon100% rayon
RRP INCL. GST
regular
A/B
6/8/10/12/14
$36.35$79.95
JUL AUG
10CAT PAGE NO
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