Education
Master of Arts, Apparel Design
Cornell University, 2019
Thesis: Men in Skinny Jeans: Investigating the Relationship between Menswear and Masculinity
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Emphasis in Fashion Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2014
Work Experience
Teaching Assistant, Cornell University, 2018 ~ 2019
FSAD 1140: Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (Spring 2019)
In-class Support, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Demonstration, Grading, Blackboard Management
FSAD 2650: Creative Patternmaking for Fashion Design (Fall 2018)
Teaching Support, Material Preparation, Mini Lectures, Grading
FSAD 1120: Fashion Design and Visual Thinking (Summer 2018)
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Lecture, Fashion Illustration Lecture, Design Critique, Grading
FSAD 2190: Fashion, Beauty, and Society (Spring 2018)
Assisting Lecture Preparation, Discussion Moderator, Mini Lectures, Grading, Blackboard Management
Part-Time Research Assistant, Cornell University, Summer 2018
Assisting Dr. Jooyoung Shin
Obtaining Copyright Permission, Researching Information, Designing PR Materials
Design & Production Intern, Agnes Hamerlik Inc., 2015 ~ 2017
Research, Design, Draping, Pattern Making, Digital Flats, Tech Packs, Sample Sewing, Studio Management, Production Management, etc.
Skills
Fashion Design
Drawing & Sketching (Hand & Digital)
Draping & Pattern Making
Garment Construction
Sewing (Industrial Sewing Machine and Hand Sewing)
Fabric Manipulation & Embellishment
Live Model Fitting
Finishing Technique
Styling
CAD (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Optitex)
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Technical Flats, Technical Packages
Corset & Footwear Design and Construction
Design Concept Research
Market & Trend Research
Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving
Multi-tasking
Communication
Organization
Korean Language (Fluent)
Fashion Shows, Exhibitions, and Publications
Group Exhibitions:
Shadow, Light, and Life, Human Ecology Building, Ithaca NY, 2018
Fashion and Beauty, Jill Stuart Gallery, Ithaca NY, 2018
Art Bash, Rymer Gallery, Chicago IL, 2011
Fashion Shows:
SAIC Annual Fashion show, Millennium Park, Chicago IL, 2013
SAIC Annual Fashion show, Millennium Park, Chicago IL, 2012
Publications:
SAIC The Walk Catalog, 2014
Gabriel’s Dissonance Editorial, Bast Magazine, 2013
Academic Research
Conference Presentation:
International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas NV, 2019
Men in Skinny Jeans: Relationship between Menswear and Masculinities in 21st Century North America (Poster)
Other Research Experience:
Graupel: Customized Fit Pilot Assessment, 2017
Advisor: Dr. Susan P. Ashdown
Exploration of 3D Body scan technology and parametric patternmaking system for an enhanced fit of automated custom garments
Awards
Illinois State Scholar, 2010
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Merit Scholarship, 2010 ~ 2014