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