Miki Huang

In the end of 2024, me and my friend launched a brand featuring sustainably designed ready-to-wear made from locally sourced recycled materials. I managed the aspect of design and branding for the business, from building the concept and brand value to marking the clothes, leveraging my university and internship experience, also combined the strategy of visual merchandising.

• Participated in setting up for a new store opening: communicate with the building constructor; overlap with the display designer
• Apply my design skill to help promote the store image, products and services of retail businesses and other organisations
• Working with both regional Visual merchandise manager and the SEAO Visual merchandise head
• Giving support and new idea for the weekly meeting related to the current retail Market.
• Analyzed sales data and customer feedback to develop creative solutions to improve customer experience.
• Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.

• Ready to Wear Specialist
• In-store VM
• Report the current market to both merchandise and buyer team after every launch(monthly)
• A team player to support the retail team wherever necessary, maintain an open, positive and constructive communication with team members
• Provide a personalised client experience, build strong client relationships, meet/ exceed sales targets and KPIs
• Combine professional, authentic and positive approach with enthusiasm for the products and brand.

• Visual merchandise specialist
• Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections
• Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success
• Scheduled client appointments by phone and through email
• Reviewed files, recordings and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests
• Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.

• Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
• Weekly meeting with the General Manager in partnership with the head of design. Prepare and present detailed design briefs, seasonal ranges and the creative concept.
• Ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives, ensuring that design concepts align with brand strategy and business goals.
• Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.
• Coordinated with other departments to comply with industry regulations.

• Drove own learning skill to assist with flat drawing (Procreate/Illustrator) and pattern cutting
• Provided administrative support and pitched in to help with special projects whenever needed.
• Assist in color palette and woven fabric samples
• Assisted designers at fashion photo shoots, tracking accessories and dressing models.
• Drove brand awareness by organizing display setups and assisting in merchandising.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Support student with they fashion portfolio and help develop the design from enhancing inspiration, detailed design processes and finalise the fashion pieces

• Package Design for different Group of client by projects
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and lightroom
• Communicate with client on-site/remotely weekly to develop the ideas/process/ production/final look.

• Helping designer to manage the outfit of each look at back stage
• Assist with team member with fitting and look allocation
• Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.