Zoya Nudelman

5010 Fairview Lane, Skokie, IL 60077 | 847/561-7807 | zoyamoda@gmail.com

Skills

Software

Education & Credentials

MASTER’S IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MARKETING

Ellis College Of NY Institute Of Technology, New York, NY 2004-2006

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS; MAJOR: FASHION DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION

Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH 1999-2003

Experience

Chicago High School for the Arts- Chicago, IL

WEARABLE SCULPTURE TEACHER- 2015-Present

ZOYAMODA Atelier - Chicago, IL

ART DIRECTOR/ SENIOR DESIGNER 2003-Present

- Designing and creating for runway, RTW and Couture Bridal.- Development of the collection, from original ideas and research through to sketches, fittings, etc.- Fabric selection, passing sketches to the suppliers, draping ideas to communicate to pattern cutters

• Corsetry

• Trends and Concepts

• Textiles/ Surface Design

• Draping

• Production management

• Quality Control

• Beadwork

• Eveningwear Construction

• Couture Embellishment

• Theater Costume Design

• Magazine Layout

• Brochure Design

• Poster Design

• Logo Design

• Fashion Design

• Illustration/ Drawing

• Patternmaking/ Drafting

• Sewing/ Garment Construction

• Tech Design/ Specs

• Fashion Sketching by hand

• Fashion Sketching by Computer

• Microsoft Office Pro

• Adobe Creative Cloud CS6

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe InDesign

• Corel Painter

• HTML and CSS

• Google Docs

• Word Press

• WebPDM

• Prezi (Presentations)

• Gerber CAD Pattern Drafting

• Windows/ Mac

• Weebly, Wix, Volusion

• E-Companion

- Conducting multiple fittings of muslins until ready for final fabric, fabric and color to sketch, embroidery and

embellishment design ideas and sketches for collection. Working directly with the garments from start to finish

- Training new employees with embroidery and sewing skills.

Illinois Institute of Art- Chicago, IL

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR- FULL TIME FACULTY (Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing) 2006-2015

- Instructed: Trends and Concepts, Concept Line, Product Development, Research and Sourcing, Adobe Creative Suite(Cloud), Fashion Survey, Costume History, Fashion Illustration, Advanced Draping, Eveningwear and Couture Sewing Skills,

- Garment Embellishment, Business and Entrepreneurship, Beginner and Advanced Construction Classes, Textiles, Surface Design, Senior Collection 1 and 2.

- Held workshops for Fashion Design Faculty in Adobe Creative Cloud and WebPDM- Held workshops and tutoring sessions to help students with Illustration and computer skills to perfect their Portfolio

Preparation.- Helped with Yearly Fashion Shows, model fittings, backstage.

Various Companies-USA

FASHION AND GRAPHIC DESIGN CONSULTANT- 2005-present

- Work with small and large companies, design, marketing, printing- Promotional and marketing design, flyers, posters, brochures, logos, magazines, newsletters, branding development- Lead in the design, development and implementation of the graphics, layouts, production materials while helping clients

cut costs- Managed up to 5 projects or tasks at a given time while under pressure to meet weekly deadlines.- Recommended and consulted with clients on the most appropriate graphic design options based on their overall

marketing goals.

International Academy of Design & Technology - Chicago- Schaumburg, IL

DIRECTOR - FASHION DESIGN DEPARTMENT/ FACULTY 2004-2007

- Managed and supervised the Fashion Design Department by:- Recruiting and supervising new faculty, evaluating all faculty in the Fashion program.- Faculty and student Advising and problem-solving student issues as they relate to Academic Affairs.- Regularly collaborated with other Academic Departments in creating interdisciplinary programming for students.- Quarterly Fashion Program Classes Scheduling and Faculty Assignments.- Planed, coordinated, and designed yearly fashion shows- Updated industry qualified and ACICS required curriculum for Fashion Design Program

- Helped our campus pass the ACICS Accreditation Visit.

- In addition to the administrative duties, I also taught 8-12 credit hours per quarter in the Fashion Design program.- Instructed classes for Fashion Design Department in Fashion Sketching and Illustration, Fashion Concepts, Line - Development, Computer Design in Illustrator and Photoshop, Snap Fashion, Draping, Textiles, Pattern Drafting, Clothes

Construction, Couture Techniques, Senior Project

M-DIRECT DESIGNS - Chicago, IL

DESIGNER/ ILLUSTRATOR 2005-2006

- Design and Tech. Design of uniforms for wide array of clients, stores, tradeshows, casinos, restaurants.- Illustrated Designs and made Flats using the Adobe Creative Suite.- Fabric selection, passing sketches to the suppliers, draping ideas to communicate to pattern cutters- Conducting multiple fittings of muslins until ready for final fabric.- Working directly with the Design Team from start to finish.

Publications & Books

ART OF COUTURE SEWING, ISBN# 1563675390

AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR

Fairchild Publishing. June 2009

· This textbook is a practical guide to the fine construction practices used in couture workrooms. Beginning with a brief history of couture, the book provides fully illustrated instructions on constructing a couture dress from start to finish. It covers draping techniques used in designing shirts, skirts, and dresses, as well including discussions of corsetry and execution of accurate stitches.

· After reading this book, students will understand the various haute couture methods, particularly how these methods affect design decisions and relate to the quality of these very special garments.

ART OF COUTURE SEWING (2nd Edition), ISBN# 1609018311

AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR

Bloomsbury Publishing. March 2016 New

to this edition;

· Expanded coverage of corset history, design, and construction

· New chapter on constructing large skirts including trains, hoop skirts, and petticoats

· Updated fashion photographs and new illustrations throughout the book Features:

· End-of-chapter biographies discuss notable designers and their couture techniques, such as Paul Poiret, Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Vera Wang ~More than 1,300 color photos and illustrations