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Brand Manager & Director

Hi! My name is Nam Ho and I am a marketing strategist and graphic/apparel designer for the fashion industry. I have worked with as a graphic and technical designer with a background that spans over about 15 years. Previous clients of mine include brands like LRG, Cookies, and Mitchell & Ness as well as corporate retailers like Pacsun and Urban Outfitter. 

My goal on Malakye.com is to bring my knowledge, background, and network to enhance both your in-house business work flow and out-of-house consumer experiences.

•	 Responsible for art direction and design for seasonal clothing concepts, ads, marketing, event collateral, etc.
•	 Designed and developed clothing collections in entirety from concept, to production, to end sales
•	  Established relationships with local & overseas manufacturing while negotiating budget-friendly terms
•	  Managed cross-functional teams to collaborate and adhere to a cohesive brand identity
•	 Featured in USA Today “Top 5 Inspiring Entrepreneurs”


•	Oversaw cut & sew technical design since brand inception 
•	Collaborated on technical design with Creative Director to create over 1,300 cut & sew styles
•	 Developed and maintained technical packages for all cut & sew styles since brand inception
•	Worked with legal teams to ensure strict trademark adherence for collaborations with outside brands
•	Consistently produced high quality product images and mock-ups for seasonal catalogs and line sheets


Senior Technical Designer

•	Created and developed over 100 detailed cut & sew tech packs for Fall 2015 Collection
•	Collaborated with Design Director and Product Development Manager to create cost efficient garments while providing highest product quality
•	Consulted fabrication, trim, and wash treatments for cut & sew / woven garments
•	Ensured strict garment adherence to design intent and company standards

Graphic Design Freelancer

•	Designed Been Trill garments in Pacsun stores totaling over 40,000 produced units
•	Curated 15 styles made available in Urban Outfitter stores nationwide and online
•	Revamped product development processes to ensure more organized, efficient workflow
•	Developed 55 styles for Miley Cyrus collaboration with Been Trill including cut & sew
•	Constructed over 90 spec sheets and tech packs for Been Trill, Pacsun, Urban Outfitters

Graphic Designer

•	Designed all tour merchandise for Kanye West “North American Yeezus Tour”
•	Originated repeat prints for in-house brands Modern Amusement and On the Byas
•	Produced consistent tech packs and line sheets for Spring/Summer 2014 collections
•	Oversaw local and overseas manufacturing for various men’s products
•	Advised trend predictions and market needs for upcoming year due to strengths in presentation and market analysis skills

Men's Graphic Design Freelancer

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Nam Ho: Brand Manager & Director in Los Angeles, CA

Nam Ho

Oh Man! Clothing

Cookies

LRG (Lifted Research Group)

Been Trill/CPTN Apparel

Pacific Sunwear

University of California, Irvine