Giselle Zhang
Designer
  • Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Biography
Inquisitive and detail-oriented fashion creative with a strong design background. Experienced in translating artistic vision into commercially successful products while staying attuned to market trends and consumer preferences. Effective collaborator with excellent communication and presentation skills. Passionate about leveraging my creative mindset to contribute innovative ideas and solutions to cross-functional teams. Seeking an opportunity to apply my design expertise and strategic thinking to maximize profitability and drive business success in the fast-paced world of business.
Experience
Fashion Designer's Assistant
Khoon Hooi - Clothier Creations Sdn Bhd / September 2022 - Ongoing
  • Research the brand's aesthetic, audience and past designs to create attractive, unique and trendy garments for the company's main line, capsule & lifestyle collection.
  • Led & managed the designing process of lifestyle collection from fabric & raw materials selection, pattern making to the final product shoot.
  • Responsible for collection scheduling & the delivery of sample pieces on time while maintaining it's quality and standards in line with the budget and theme set.
  • Interface with pattern makers and designers to define garment construction and coordinate with manufacturing teams to execute successful product launches and ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Travel overseas - Guangzhou, China for sourcing & liaising with new suppliers for main & lifestyle collection.
  • Involved in designing angpow packet designs for branding purposes.
  • Preparations of costing and production sheets (With accuracy of raw material quantity/meterage)
  • Gathered sales feedback, identified sales issues and gaps, conducted necessary market analysis, communication with the team on the development of future product roadmaps. 
  • Assisted in external events – photoshoots & sample sale.
Fashion Stylist Assistant (Internship)
ByCOLIN Sdn Bhd / April 2022 - June 2022
  • Collaborated with styling assistants to bring together products, wardrobe, props, set materials, and others to prepare and set up the photo shoot.
  • Coordinated model, talent work and influencers from greeting upon arrival to instructing on wardrobe changes, hair & make-up.
  • Meticulously handled the delivery of branded PR loans and gifts swiftly till the hands of the receiver.
  • Worked with multiple commercial brands & artists and magazines, such as IORA, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Chanel, DOLLA, Citta Bella & Pin Prestige.
Skills
Adobe IllustratorPhotoshopCanvaProblem solvingTime management
Female
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Joined on Jul 2023