EMMA LI
UK
Summary
Experienced and detail oriented Garment technologist with 7 years of expertise in managing multi product garment development across various categories, including childrenswear, menswear, womenswear and accessories. A dedicated team player, strong adaptability and strong time management skills. Having worked in both Hong Kong and the UK, bringing global perspective to garment development, with in depth knowledge of production standard, quality assurance, and sourcing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Q&T Technologist (Womenswear, Menswear, Accessories)
Superdry Plc
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Manage multi-products: jersey, woven, outerwear, skiwear and bags
- Review products and send comments advising suppliers of next steps
- Advise on fit and grading for new shape & fit development
- Develop and advise on print techniques, washes, and trims
- Complete risk assessments for construction & performance
- Manage re-sourcing and dual sourcing
- Complete handovers to the Regional Offices & act as point of contact for production
- Contribute to training for the Regional Offices, collaborating with the QA Team
- Support with the QA Team on styles/suppliers with quality failure
- Manage and deliver to the critical path
Q&T Technologist (Womenswear, Menswear, Accessories)
Superdry Hong Kong Limited
, Hong Kong
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Manage multi-products: jersey, woven, outerwear, ski items and bags
- Responsible for PPS and SHS sample review and approval (fit, constructions, colour, print, wash & workmanship)
- Conduct risk assessment on quality process and products, raise concerns and offer possible solutions to ensure products meet the company standard
- Organise regular bi-weekly production and quality meetings with factories
- Supporting UK QA Team on styles /supplier with quality failure and follow up corrective action plan requirement with factory
- Participate in factory technical audits and assess audit results
- Responsible for the ZDHC ( The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) program, organising regular progress meetings with Tier 2 suppliers, assisting suppliers to register the ZDHC platform and obtaining relevant certificates
- Review base and bulk test report to ensure test result meets the standard
Garment Technologist (Childrenwear and Newborn)
Next Sourcing Limited
, Hong Kong
12.2017 - 04.2022
- Manage childrenswear: nightwear, loungewear, swimwear, underwear and newborn.
- Responsible for sample review and approval (fit, constructions, strike off & workmanship) from proto, tender sign-off, size set to PP and production.
- Conduct risk assessment on quality process and products, raise concerns and offer possible solutions and hold PP meeting with factory and QC.
- Apply knowledge of fit, pattern, construction, product safety and embellishment to assess the products, adjust measurement for better fit and ensure garments conform to product specification & standards in a timely manner.
- Review paper patterns, 3D virtual fitting images and graded size charts and guide factories on adjusting pattern balance to meet customer requirements.
- Work closely with Merchandising teams, QC team, buyer’s tech team and vendors.
- Establish pattern library, block library and strike off library for orient new suppliers on the fit block process and grading guidelines.
Assistant Merchandiser (Handbag Intern)
Tory Burch Hong Kong Limited
, Hong Kong
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsible for the co-ordination of daily merchandising activities
- Costing package co-ordination with supervisors
- Order tracking, including performing all co-ordination activities for protos/salesman preparation to ensure fabric and trimmings are up to standard and ready for production
- Assist in fabric/garment testing co-ordination, trim, souring and matching of samples to specification, colorstat updating
- Maintain and update system data
- Responsible for souring, development, order follow up with specified requirements and costs
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Fashion Design (Fashion Design Stream)
Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Higher Diploma Programme - Fashion Design and Business
School of Continuing and Professional Studies The Chinese University of Hong Kong
01.2013 - 01.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Intermediate)
- PLM (Proficient)
- Photoshop, Illustrator (Intermediate)
- Clo, Optitex (Beginner)
Languages
Cantonese
Native
English
Fluent
Mandarin
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Q&T Technologist (Womenswear, Menswear, Accessories)
Superdry Plc
10.2023 - 02.2025
Q&T Technologist (Womenswear, Menswear, Accessories)
Superdry Hong Kong Limited
07.2022 - 10.2023
Garment Technologist (Childrenwear and Newborn)
Next Sourcing Limited
12.2017 - 04.2022
Assistant Merchandiser (Handbag Intern)
Tory Burch Hong Kong Limited
12.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Fashion Design (Fashion Design Stream)
Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Higher Diploma Programme - Fashion Design and Business
School of Continuing and Professional Studies The Chinese University of Hong Kong
01.2013 - 01.2015
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