Zhi C
@zhic
I create commercially grounded CMF, fashion, and visual design from concept through production.
What I'm looking for
I've developed CMF strategies at Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co., leading color, material, and finish concepts from trend research through production. I directed prototype development and evaluation while aligning design intent, feasibility, and brand positioning.
At Richina Apparel in New York, I evaluate samples for specification compliance, resolve production issues through cross-functional collaboration, and maintain sample progress and quality-control documentation.
Through Wuyan Design Studio, I led end-to-end visual and fashion design projects spanning illustration, garment design, costume development, materials, silhouettes, and integrated graphic solutions. My work is informed by narrative, client direction, trends, and a consistent aesthetic point of view.
I've also supported product development at Rand Studios, event production at Hangzhou Fun Theatre, and fashion design teams at Naeem Khan Studio and Bambi Breakstone Studio.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Fashion Production Coordinator
Richina Apparel (USA) Ltd
Sep 2024 - Nov 2025 (1 year 2 months)
Evaluates samples to ensure specification compliance and resolves production issues through cross-functional collaboration. Tracks sample progress and maintains QC documentation.
CMF Designer
Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co., Ltd
Nov 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Led CMF concept development from trend research to production, defining color, material, and finish strategies. Directed prototype development and evaluation to align design intent, feasibility, and brand positioning.
Freelance Designer
Wuyan Design Studio
Dec 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 1 month)
Led end-to-end visual and fashion design projects, including illustration, garment design, and costume development. Developed design concepts, materials, and silhouettes informed by narrative, client direction, and trends.
Event Planner
Hangzhou Fun Theatre
Jan 2018 - Nov 2018 (10 months)
Planned and executed events including conferences and workshops. Designed event marketing materials and coordinated event logistics and on-site execution.
Product Designer
Rand Studios
Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year)
Developed product concepts, color palettes, and material directions. Prepared production-ready files for pattern development and coordinated with factories to resolve production issues.
Design Intern
Naeem Khan Studio
Jun 2015 - Sep 2015 (3 months)
Assisted in design tasks within a fashion studio environment.
Design Assistant
Bambi Breakstone Studio
Provided design assistance in a studio setting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University
Certificate, Fashion
2010 - 2011
Certificate program in fashion from the Santoni Pioneer Program at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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Skills
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