Hey, I am Grace!

I am a multifaceted team member working in the Footwear Industry. I can add value to a team. I am confident in my skills because of my eclectic experiences. I studied Fashion Design specializing in Knitwear at The Fashion Institute of Technology and Nottingham Trent University. Both educations are committed to teaching strong technical knowledge. Yes, I can design a cable knit sweater, but I can actually knit one by hand too. I can draw a technical knit shoe upper in Adobe Illustrator and I can describe how it is knit. The technical knowledge allows me to accurately communicate to vendors both domestic and international our design and product goals.

I am confident in designing and developing Footwear, Apparel, and Accessories. For me it is enjoyable to communicate with oversea vendors. My favorite is when I travel to factories, meet the Sewing Line Managers, and see how we can make production move more smoothly through the sewing and production line. I have worked with international vendors in Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa. I have visited factories in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Cambodia. I am open and so excited to visit more vendors in different countries.

I moved to Santa Monica May 2022 after 10 years in NYC, I am looking forward to engaging more with the California Footwear industry.

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