Kefan Wu
Glasgow
Summary
Fashion design graduate passionate about exploring the deep emotional connection between clothing and the wearer. Through my final year project, I developed a strong appreciation for traditional garment-making techniques, including manual pattern cutting and sewing, which I believe bring authenticity and soul to fashion. I am committed to pursuing sustainable and aesthetically vibrant design, seeing clothing as both a means of personal expression and a form of spiritual armor. As a recent graduate, I am open to diverse opportunities that allow me to grow, learn, and find my unique place within the fashion industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Showroom Assistant
RoomRoom Showroom
Shanghai Fashion Week
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Supported inventory management, ensuring stock levels were always maintained.
- Assisted customers in product selection, leading to high satisfaction scores.
- Maintained organisational standards in visual merchandising, enhancing aesthetic appeal of the showroom.
- Assisted in the creation of enticing window displays to attract potential customers.
Showroom assistant
Effortless Showroom
Shanghai Fashion Week
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Prepared price lists and tagged samples for showroom opening.
- Introduced brand concept and collection highlights to prospective buyers.
- Matched buyer profiles with brand positioning to maximise order potential.
- Created and submitted order forms to designers, ensuring timely follow-ups on deliveries.
Sales Assistant (Part-time)
Zara
Shanghai
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Supported day-to-day floor operations in a high-traffic retail environment
- Maintained product displays and assisted with basic visual merchandising tasks
- Provided customer service and helped with fitting room and POS operations
- Gained firsthand insight into fast fashion product cycles and consumer behavior
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow 09/2021 - 06/2025
Foundation Degree in Arts - Fashion Design
Shanghai Institute of Technology
Shanghai 09/2018 - 06/2019
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop (fashion flats, print design)
- Pattern cutting, sewing, draping, garment finishing
- Fashion illustration & concept development
- Technical drawing and spec sheet creation
- Showroom experience: buyer interaction & order processing
- Time management and teamwork in fast-paced studio settings
Languages
English
Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Design Portfolio
A narrative-based collection revealing the hidden darkness beneath the innocence of childhood. View my full portfolio：https://1drv.ms/b/c/93a1c87dc7217a88/ESjaLrBYR_VEpGv6lBIOHvgBtmtocxUxc8jg_CjsnxMZcA?e=lKGs34
Timeline
Showroom Assistant
RoomRoom Showroom
03.2020 - 04.2020
Showroom assistant
Effortless Showroom
10.2019 - 11.2019
Sales Assistant (Part-time)
Zara
10.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
The Glasgow School of Art
09/2021 - 06/2025
Foundation Degree in Arts - Fashion Design
Shanghai Institute of Technology
09/2018 - 06/2019
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