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Kevin Q Tran

(310) 901 1258 kqtran88@gmail.com

Education

Shih Chien University

Fashion Design

2017-2021

University of California, San Diego

Economics

2011-2016

Related Skills

Fashion

Technical Sketching

Concept Creation

BOM

FlexPLM

Centric PLM

Garment Construction

Patternmaking

Draping

Fabric Wash/Dyes

Bag Production

Programs

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Lightroom

CLO 3D

Microsoft O ce

Languages

English (Fluent)

Mandarin Chinese (Fluent)

Vietnamese (Fluent)

Japanese (Pro cient )

Interests

Piano

Martial Arts

Swimming

Basketball

Reading

Experience

Dickies - Designer

September 2025 - Present

• • •Led fabric innovation across Men’s and Women’s workwear to elevate performance, comfort, and durability

Conducted market research to identify new garment utility and and functionality features to shape future product strategy

Streamlined processes and optimized ways of working to enhance operational e ciency and cross-functional alignment

FAM Brands - Associate Designer

November 2024 - September 2025

• •Communicate with licensing teams from Banana Republic and Express to dictate seasonal styles and create color stories

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• Produce detailed and accurate tech packs that outline essential garment speci cations for seamless production by the factories

• Assume full ownership of menswear, womenswear, and non-apparel styles, developing concept decks and managing full development

Levi S trauss & Co. - Assistant Designer

April 2022 - March 2024

• Designed and assorted all new styles for global seasonal lines and special collections for Dockers Men’s Wovens and Outerwear

• Oversaw and curated seasonal pattern direction and led

• communication with CAD vendors

• Contributed to seasonal concept direction and aligned seasonal stories with global design and merchandising strategies

• Led category in seasonal fabric, silhouette, trims, and wash developments

• Managed other assistant designers on the team in special projects

Dleet - Assistant Design Intern

June 2020 - August 2020

• • Used PLM and BOM to manage products

• Created technical sketches and tech packs

• Edited seasonal lookbook photos through Lightroom and Photoshop Discussed ttings with the head designer and patternmaker

Achievements

2021

Shih Chien University Graduate Fashion ShowPret-a-Porter Finalist

Shih Chien University Special Talent Award

Yodex Young Designer Exhibition

2019

International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) Finalist (Manchester, UK)

Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines Exhibition

Toronto Taiwan Fest Fashion Exhibition

Kevin Q Tran

I am a seasoned designer, with experience in designing and assorting outerwear, shirting, third layer, creativity are my valuable assets as a designer, and have assisted me in creating democratic products as well as unlocking new consumer bases. I believe that good design is one that can be understood by its audience, and as such, I thoroughly enjoy the problem solving aspect of this role and creating products that can be valued by everyone. cut and sew knits, performance, and special collections. My exibility, keen eye for details, and

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