curriculm ~ vitae of

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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