MINSHU LIANG
Textile Designer
About Minshu Liang:
e-mail: liang4320@mail.philau.edu
5450 Wissahickon Ave. | Philadelphia | PA | 19144 | Tel: 215.375.4269
EDUCATION: PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
Master of Science, May 2015
Major: Textile Design, Concentration: Weave, GPA: 3.8
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
Exchange program, Aug 2012 – May 2013
Major: Textile Design, GPA: 3.74
DONGHUA UNIVERSITY, Shanghai, CHINA
Bachelor of Engineering and Science, June 2013
Mayor: Textile Engineering and Design, GPA: 3.0
TEXTILE PROJECTS: “Sunbrella: the next 20 years” (Spring 2014)
· Developed an innovative woven collection for a specific market segment to represent the
next 20 years of Sunbrella, sponsored by Glen Raven, Inc. Sunbury Textile Mills Inc. Work included concept development, color forecast, Dobby and Jacquard Design development.
· Received an honorable mention.
SKILLS: Abilities: Weaving, Printing, Knitting, Textile Dyeing and Finishing
Software: EAT, Pointcarre, Photoshop, Weave Point, APEX 3,
Adobe Illustrator, In Design
EXPERIENCE: Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA present
Design Tutor
Tutor Jacquard course and Advanced Weave Technology course;
Assist fellow PhilaU students in the EAT and Pointcarre software.
Elie Tahari, New York August 2014 – December 2014
Knitwear and sweater design intern
Researched current fashion trends; Assisted designers in creating samples;
Interfaced with Designers to ensure design aspects are followed in the fit process
Daily Communication with overseas factories on fit, construction, sewing, quality; Coordinated with production team to ensure timely production delivery;
Ellery Homestyles.LLC, New York May 2014 – August 2014
Window design assistant
Worked on CAD requests including print design, wove pattern design, SPEC, mapping and create overseas files; Helped to make Concept or Presentation boards
Tech Pack creation and updates; Communicated with venders;
Organized showroom and sample room; Prepared for customer meeting
Xuri fabric workshop, Changchun, China June – July 2012
Weave designer
Analyzed traditional weave patterns
Designed and wove on Dobby and Hand looms
Dierui Textile Tech Co. Ltd, China June – July 2011
Print designer assistant
Designed print pattern for silk scarves
Worked with print designers and help to make layout and clean up patterns.
Researched trends and helped to developed concept
Cangmu photography studio May 2010 – March 2011
Assistant Portrait Photographer
ACTIVITIES: Volunteer at Philadelphia Flower Show, March 2014
Member of The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering
Editor of “Creative Design” magazine, Shanghai, Fall 2011
Volunteer at Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, Oct 2009 – May 2010
Textile Designer