joshuawongdesign

Joshua Wong Studio Los Angeles, California 2010 – Present

Founder and Creative Director Footwear and Accessories Design

Originate creative brand visions and provide design, production and merchandising services for established

and startup companies. Collaborate with vendor and factory production teams in Asia, Europe and North

America. Based on their needs, mentor clients on business expansion and relevant industry knowledge

Global Client List:

• Laguna Beach Textile Co. Accessories; Charles David; Marchez Vous; Russian Pointe; UGG Australia for Deckers Corp.; Coye Nokes Collection, NYC; Patricia Green Slippers; Kardashian Kollection; ECTU handbags; Fiona Kotur Footwear; and Palter DeLiso

Chainson Footwear Los Angeles, California 2009 – 2010

Women’s Footwear Creative Design Director

Partnered with 8 clients to create new and invigorating seasonal collections. Led team to deliver trend

development, original designs, specs, material selection, fits and production follow through. Collaborated

closely with the Asian factory to ensure timely and efficient product deliveries

Global Client List:

• Design for in house brands: Pelle Moda and Moda Spana
• Design for Nordstrom private labels: Glint and Classique
• Design for Off Broadway, DSW, K&G, Shoe Barn and Bakers

Joshua Wong Studio New York, New York 1998 to 2001 and New York, New York and Los Angeles,

California 2004 to 2009

Founder and Creative Director Footwear and Accessories Design

Refreshed existing client product lines with new designs, ideas and energy. Provided strategic design

development including brand vision, trend forecasting, design and tech packs, and merchandise

consultation. Guided production follow through with vendor and factory teams in Asia, Europe and North

America

Global Client List:

• Polo Ralph Lauren (footwear, handbag and small leather goods); DiMana of Dissandro, Italy; Mondi, Germany; Saks Fifth Avenue Private Label; Mark Eisen; Halston Signature; St John Knits; Anne Klein & Company; Nina Footwear; Tommy Hilfiger; Banana Republic; Taryn Rose; and Pelle Moda

Banana Republic New York, New York 2002 to 2004

Vice President, Men’s and Women’s Shoes

Agency recruited to strategically turn around the existing footwear business. Successfully pivoted the brand

from a “sale price” destination to a “full price” destination by the end of the first season via capable team

leadership and effective partnerships with internal teams and European and Asian factories

• Reinvigorated the shoe business four seasons a year by creating original designs that improved quality, fit and comfort while also strengthening both design and merchandising teams
• Collaborated closely with public relations to create media campaigns generating industry excitement
• Presented each seasonal shoe collection to GAP Executives that fulfilled the company vision for a more cohesive product line between apparel and accessories
• Improved quality and communications with factories in Italy, Spain, Brazil and China resulting in efficiency, pricing and production improvements
• Originated and led 3 seasons of national and in-store product training for sales leaders and associates through “trunk show” seminars that increased their product knowledge, excitement and awareness

Polo Ralph Lauren New York, New York 1996 to 1997

Designer, Women’s Footwear

Hired to work alongside Mr. Lauren and his team, designed each season’s footwear to deliver his vision and

inspiration. Created his showcase runway shoes and helped choose the “it” shoes for multiple national ad

campaigns. Along with runway, partnered well with the licensee to create footwear collections that were

sold in Ralph Lauren stores and at many other marquee retailers

• Designed and developed the women’s collection Purple Label line for Cruise, Spring and Fall 1 and 2, Spring Runway and Fall Runway
• Traveled with the collection team all over Europe to bring back inspirations for each season and worked closely with modellistas and artisans in ateliers to produce the designs
• Built strong relationships with vendors, the licensee and factories at the request of senior leadership

Joshua Wong Studio New York, New York 1993 to 1996

Footwear Designer, Fashion Illustrator and Art Director

Designed footwear collections, illustrated for magazines and provided art direction for advertising agencies

Global Client List:

• Charles Jourdan; Stephane Kelian; GAP; Banana Republic; Old Navy; Bloomingdales; Chanel; Redken Cosmetics; Chase Manhattan Bank; IBM; Woman’s Day Magazine; and New York Fashion Week