top of page
California_5.jpg
Screenshot 2025-01-10 173839.png

As a fashion designer and art director, my work lives at the intersection of style, storytelling, and creativity. With a love for bold concepts and a meticulous eye for detail, I strive to craft collections and visuals that inspire and captivate.
My approach blends innovation with an appreciation for timeless design, drawing from diverse influences to create pieces that are both forward-thinking and evocative. Whether directing a photoshoot or developing a new collection, I’m dedicated to pushing boundaries and sharing a unique vision with the fashion world.

CV

Education

​

2018-2023

Bachlor of Arts (BA) in Fashion Design

Indiana University Bloomington (IUB)

Bloomington, IN​

  • Award: "BILL BLASS" Scholarship for outstanding achievement in fashion design.

  • Relevant Coursework: Apparel Industries, Fashion Studio, Brand Management & Advertising, Materials for Fashion Design and Merchandising

​

2023-2025

Master of Arts (MA) in Fashion, Fashion Art Direction

Academy of Art University (AAU)

San Francisco, CA

  • Relevant Coursework: Fashion Art Direction Studio, Photo and Video Production, Magazine Printing & Digital Media Publishing, Fashion Styling, Visual Merchandising & Digital Techniques

  • Focused on developing advanced skills in creative direction, visual storytelling, and brand identity within the fashion industry.

  • Engaged in hands-on projects that integrate fashion design with digital media, enhancing expertise in both conceptual and technical aspects of fashion art direction.

​

Skills

​​

  • Direction Studio: Fashion and lifestyle, Visual storytelling, Brand identity, Creative direction, Styling, Photoshoot production

​

  • Design Studio: Technical design, Technical and mechanic drawing, Apparel flats, Garment construction, Fashion trend analysis, Fitting, Measuring, Pattern development, Alteration

​

  • Digital: Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, Premier Pro, LightRoom

Academic Projects Highlight:

​​​

Art Direction Project: A Voyage Through Nature (2024)

  • Conceptualized and executed a seasonal collection for The Broken Arm, overseeing garment selection, styling, and photoshoot production.

  • Utilized Adobe Photoshop and InDesign to refine visuals, delivering a polished and cohesive final product.

​

Fashion Show Project: Highlight Collection (2022)

  • Designed and produced four "post-apocalyptic survivor" style outfits for the Indiana University Fashion Show, showcasing innovative design and technical skills.

  • Received promotion on university and Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design social media platforms.

Contact

(812) 325-3787

  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram

Thanks for submitting!

©2025 by Eric Yichen Zhang

bottom of page