Michelle Wong

Michelle Wong

Assistant Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fashion & Technology

  • Education

    • Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

      2006 - 2009
      Diploma Fashion/Apparel Design
    • University of the Arts London

      2012 - 2015
      BA(HONS) Fashion Design & Technology Womenswear Fashion/Apparel Design

      My digital portfolio can be found at http://showtime.arts.ac.uk/Michellewong

  • Experience

    • Thomas Wee Atelier

      Apr 2008 - Sept 2012
      Assistant Designer

      - Assisted with drafting, sewing and production of all samples for multiple collection- Researched trends- Liaised with clients, show producers and manufacturers

    • La Belle Pte Ltd

      Nov 2009 - Jul 2013
      Creative Director

      - Founded and managed my own fashion label

    • Singapore Polytechnic

      May 2012 - Sept 2012
      Consultant

      - Taught final year business students- Designed and produced multiple capsule collections with students

    • Erdem

      Mar 2014 - Jul 2014
      Intern

      - Oversaw sampling and manufacturing processes- Planned and organised sample sales- Specialization: correcting embroidery mistakes and paper patterns

    • Collate the Label

      Jul 2016 - Sept 2018

      Sourcing and manufacturing- Exceptionally familiar with APAC markets- Oversee all sampling and production processes- Source, manage and coordinate workstreams with multiple global suppliers and manufacturersDesign- Brainstorm and develop 4 collections a year- Research and design 40 styles per collection- Create and manage all stages of sampling for all designs- Formulate solutions for technical challenges- Approve and implement final production order quantity for fabrication- Supervise post production checks- Conceptualise and actualise photoshoots Show less -Oversee the concept, research, development and design of 4 womenswear collections, 200-250 styles a year-Source, coordinate and manage work streams with multiple global merchants and manufacturers -Supervise all local and foreign sampling and production orders-Exceptionally familiar with APAC markets-Formulate solutions for any technical design & production issues-Supervise post production operations & quality checks-Creating brand identity and marketing campaigns-Conceptualise and direct all photo shoots-Leading and training a group of designers Show less

      • Designer

        Jul 2016 - Sept 2018
      • Creative Team Lead

        Jul 2016 - Sept 2018
    • Textile & Fashion Federation of Singapore

      Sept 2018 - Dec 2018
      Creative Lead
    • Self-employed

      Jan 2019 - Feb 2020
      Creative Consultant
    • Browzwear

      Feb 2021 - now
      • Studio Regional Manager - America, EMEA, ROW

        Feb 2024 - now
      • Virtual Fitting Room Lead

        Jul 2022 - Feb 2024
      • Senior Specialist

        Feb 2021 - Jul 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Completion in VStitcher 201 Foundations

      Browzwear
      Mar 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Michelle Wong
      Young Fashion Designer of the Year Textile and Fashion Federation of SIngapore Nov 2009 1st Prize Singapore Young Fashion Designer of the Year
    • Awarded to Michelle Wong
      Design Museum UK Competition Winner -
    • Awarded to Michelle Wong
      Design Singapore Scholarship -
    • Awarded to Michelle Wong
      Winner: Blueprint Fashion Showcase -
    • Awarded to Michelle Wong
      Young Entrepreneur Scheme Recipient -