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KAY WONG

Sydney,Australia

Summary

Accomplished fashion designer with extensive experience at Ambree International Limited, excelling in garment development and trend forecasting. Proven track record in leading design strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, driving innovative collections that exceed business goals. Recognized for market research acumen and creative direction, enhancing brand presence by over 20%.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Fashion Designer

Ambree International Limited
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Led the design and development of baby and kids' wear, focusing on woven and cut-and-sewn knits.
  • Managed the full-cycle design process, from sourcing fabrics and trims to creating detailed tech packs for sampling.
  • Conducted in-depth market research to identify new trends and techniques, providing creative direction for collections.
  • Drove design and brand strategy to align with and exceed business and marketing objectives.
  • Collaborated effectively with buying and production teams to ensure smooth and timely development cycles.
  • Presented seasonal design concepts and collections to internal stakeholders.

Fashion Graphic Designer

FILA
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Designed fashion graphics for women's collections.

Senior Fashion Designer

Biem International Limited
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Led the design and development of women's' wear collection.
  • Managed the full-cycle design process, from sourcing fabrics and trims to creating detailed tech packs for sampling.
  • Conducted in-depth market research to identify new trends and techniques, providing creative direction for collections.
  • Drove design and brand strategy to align with and exceed business and marketing objectives.
  • Collaborated effectively with buying and production teams to ensure smooth and timely development cycles.
  • Presented seasonal design concepts and collections to internal stakeholders.

Senior Creative R&D Designer

M.Magtague Company Limited
05.2016 - 08.2020
  • Spearheaded client presentations for major brands, including Michael Kors, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, and Lands' End.
  • Designed and executed showroom setups, including theme boards, mood boards, and fabric boards.
  • Directed the development of embellishments through a combination of handcrafting and computer-aided design.
  • Maintained close relationships with factories and merchandisers to ensure quality and production efficiency.
  • Conducted detailed trend research and analysis to inform design decisions.
  • Managed fabric and trim sourcing, including frequent visits to factories in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Founder and Creative Director

Shigo Company Limited
05.2015 - 05.2016
  • Found this brand after win the PolyU Micro Fund Entrepreneurship award (HKD 100,000).
  • Designed women's collections, including theme board, mood board, fabric board, and model fitting.
  • Sourced fabrics and trims conducted trend research and analysis and communicated with tailor makers for sample development.
  • Produced a side piece collection for market sale on different platforms such as Zalora and Novelty Lane.
  • Presented SS16, SS17, and AW17 collections through runway shows and exhibitions in Los Angeles, Kuala Lumpur, London, and Hong Kong Global Fashion Week.

Education

Master of Business Analytics (Extension) - Sydney

Kaplan Business School
Sydney
02.2026

BA (HONS) - Fashion & Textiles, Business Management (Finance Concentration)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
01.2015

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Garment development
  • Fabric sourcing and trend forecasting
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Market research and consumer insights
  • Data-driven design and competitive analysis
  • Merchandise planning
  • Power BI and Microsoft Office

Awards

  • PolyU Micro Fund Entrepreneurship Award (HKD 100,000), 05/01/15
  • The Best Use of Leather Award (Final collection in PolyU), 06/01/15
  • 1st Runner-up of Cotton Incorporated Design Competition, 03/01/15
  • The Winner in Wildchild Chokollection, 05/01/11
  • The Most Creative Design Award (Earthmover Cat Footwear), 07/01/10

Languages

  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin
  • English

Accomplishments

  • PolyU Micro Fund Entrepreneurship Award (HKD 100,000) - May 2015
  • The Best Use of Leather Award (Final collection in PolyU)- Jun 2015
  • 1st Runner-up of Cotton Incorporated Design Competition - Mar 2015
  • The Winner in Wildchild Chokollection - May 2011
  • The Most Creative Design Award (Earthmover Cat Footwear) - Jul 2010

Timeline

Senior Fashion Designer

Ambree International Limited
08.2021 - 12.2023

Fashion Graphic Designer

FILA
01.2021 - 08.2021

Senior Fashion Designer

Biem International Limited
08.2020 - 01.2021

Senior Creative R&D Designer

M.Magtague Company Limited
05.2016 - 08.2020

Founder and Creative Director

Shigo Company Limited
05.2015 - 05.2016

Master of Business Analytics (Extension) - Sydney

Kaplan Business School

BA (HONS) - Fashion & Textiles, Business Management (Finance Concentration)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
KAY WONG