Yifei Gao
Pattern Maker
Shanghai,SH
Summary
Creative Patternmaker possessing strong knowledge of garment construction and workmanship. Detail-oriented individual offering 5+ years of experience. Successful at collaborating with design team, production team and suppliers. Proficient in CAD and Adobe Illustrator paired talent to visualize finished garment from designer's drawings and sketches. Looking for a challenging new role with room for advancement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pattern Maker
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
Shanghai, SH
02.2023 - Current
- Responsible for creating patterns (2D&3D) for Menswear Assortment. (full garment groups)
- Took lead at fitting sessions, and enhanced garment fit by making necessary adjustments. (structure changing and workmanship improvement)
- Initiated cost-saving measures through careful selection of materials and efficient pattern development techniques.
- Evaluated size grading in relation to Asia customer groups and analyze sales quarterly from fit perspective.
- Developed new silhouette according to Asia fashion trends.
- Collaborated closely with design team and technical product development to accurately translate sketches into patterns, ensuring proper representation of design concepts.
- Participated 2023 CIIE (China International Import Expo) project. Collaborated with artist Yang Wan.
- Participated 2024 Shanghai Fashion Week project. Collaborated with Local Designer Brand.
Pattern Maker
Pernambucanas
Shanghai, SH
07.2020 - 02.2023
- According to requirements of design, accomplished pattern development and fitting. (Womens'wear and Mens'wear) Developed more than 250 articles each season.
- Provided technical solutions to solve potential issues which may occur during bulk production.
- Controlled quality of pre-production samples. Including patterns, details and workmanship.
- Researched and analyzed products from markets and competitors. Improved silhouette and workmanship according to trends, selling and customer needs.
- Contributed to timely product launches by consistently meeting deadlines for pattern completion and revisions.
Assistant Fashion Designer
FOSUN SPORTS
Shanghai, SH
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Streamlined production processes by assisting in creating technical packages.
- Enhanced product designs by collaborating with lead designer on seasonal fashion trends and color palettes. (more than 50 articles for each season)
- Generated detailed garment specifications sheets, aiding manufacturers in producing high-quality products according to design standards.
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
- Collaborated with textile designers, pattern makers and sample makers to bring designs to life and meet target market needs.
- Reduced production errors through meticulous attention to detail when reviewing samples for fit adjustments and construction changes.
- Participated collaboration project with KOCHÉ.
Education
Master's - Pattern Making For Women's Wear
L'istituto Secoli
Milan, Italy 09.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor's - Fashion Design
Donghua University
Shanghai, China 09.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Software: Lectra Modaris, CLO3D, Illastrator
Good knowledge in industrial processing, product costing
Supporting production
Fitting skills
Garment construction
Sewing Techniques
Grading Techniques
Teamwork and Collaboration
Fluent in English
Certification
Pattern Maker certification of Lombardia
Timeline
Pattern Maker
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
02.2023 - Current
Pattern Maker
Pernambucanas
07.2020 - 02.2023
Assistant Fashion Designer
FOSUN SPORTS
11.2018 - 06.2020
Master's - Pattern Making For Women's Wear
L'istituto Secoli
09.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor's - Fashion Design
Donghua University
09.2012 - 06.2016