EXPERIENCE
Fair Harbor | Designer, Women’s Apparel
Sept. 2024 — Present
Ralph Lauren & Polo | Designer, Women’s Swimwear & Woven Beachwear
Oct. 2020 — Sept. 2024
Collaborated with pattern makers, sample makers, and tech designers to ensure accurate execution from prototype to final production.
Developed seasonal designs and concepts through market research, trend analysis, and creating artwork specific to each brand.
Created detailed sketches, technical drawings, and 3D renderings to effectively communicate concepts to factories and team members.
Collaborated with cross functional teams to create marketing materials, including lookbooks, line sheets, and promotional visuals.
Conducted fittings and provide feedback to ensure proper fit construction, and styling.
GAP, Assistant Designer | Women’s Knits & Logo
Sept. 2018 — May 2020
Created line sheet template implemented across all women’s categories and oversaw all organizational charts and BOMs.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams including merchandising and production to ensure design integrity and maintain product deliveries.
Conducted trend research, analyzing market preferences and target audience in collaboration with concept teams.
Prepared and created detailed technical sketches, tech packs, and specifications for garment construction.
PRISCAVera, Design Freelancer | Collection
Feb. 2018 — Sept. 2018
Supported creative director on entire product lifecycle from concept development to sketches, and through final production.
Worked directly with local manufacturers and suppliers to source materials and ensure quality control and timely delivery.
Assisted in organizing runway shows, photo shoots, and promotional events.
Levi Strauss & Co. | Tailor, Denim
Sept. 2016 — June 2018
Created custom hand-drawn chainstitch embroidery and implemented custom design elements such as distressing and patchwork.
Fit, measured, and altered denim garments to client’s specifications
Executed alterations, such as hemming, tapering, and reconstructing denim garments.
Derek Lam | Sweaters Design Freelancer, Women’s Knits
Sept. 2017 — Dec. 2017
Collaborated with senior designers to translate conceptual ideas into sketches and technical full-size layouts.
Assisted in the development of knitting patterns through yarn selections, stitch layouts, and fittings.
Supported the team in the preparation of presentation materials, including mood boards and design boards.
CONTACT
rachellee221@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute
Bachelors of Fine Arts: Fashion Design
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Concept development
PLM and 3D software
Technical sketching
Garment construction
Tech pack creation
Textile and print design