Yeojin Yong
London
Summary
Womenswear designer exploring structure and inherited craft through garment construction and moving image. My practice engages with interdisciplinary collaboration, translating narrative into material form and spatial presentation. Experienced in custom garment design and exhibition curation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
fashion comettee & Artist casting director
Noas UK
London
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Curate emerging fashion and visual artists, shaping thematic narratives for group exhibitions
- Oversee casting strategy to ensure conceptual coherence and diversity of practices
- Manage exhibition logistics, venue communication, and production timelines
- Lead the Fashion Committee under Noas UK, bridging independent artists and institutional spaces
Design Assistant
Yoonji Kim
London, London
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Contributed to silhouette development and construction experiments
- Assisted in technical fittings and garment refinement
- Supported research development and material testing
- Participated in styling and look preparation for final presentation.
Costume Designer / Lead Garment Designer
Korea National University of Arts, School of Film
London
01.2024 - 02.2024
Lead Garment Designer | 2024
- Conceptualised, designed, and constructed all custom garments for the film
- Explored the relationship between structure, body, and cinematic framing
- Adapted garment construction to respond to motion, light, and camera proximity
- Ensured conceptual coherence between fashion narrative and visual storytelling
Education
Year 3 - BA(hons) Womenswear
London College of fashion
University of the arts London 2022 - Current
Skills
Technical Practice
Draping, Pattern Cutting, Garment Construction, Custom Garment Design, Textile Manipulation
Concept & Research
Narrative Development, Silhouette Construction, Material Research, Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Exhibition & Production
Exhibition Production, Artist Casting, On-set Garment Direction
Digital
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Exhibitions
- Co-kreative Collective group Exhibition LIFT(Leaders Inspiring Future Talents)(2025)
- Noas UK group Exhibition YUM! (2026)
Awards & Scholarships
- 5th Highschool fashion Contest with SANGBONG LEE Foundation- Finalist(Top 10/350 applicants)
SEOUL
04/2020 to 11/2020
- 6th Highschool fashion Contest with SANGBONG LEE Foundation - 3rd Prize
SEOUL
04/2021 to 11/2021
- MDF FASHION DESIGN CONTEST
SEOUL
03/2022 to 06/2022
- J&L competition with the London College of Fashion
London
12/2025 to 01/2026
Publications / Press
- 2024 - Night Dreams, 17.23 magazine Online, London
- 2024 - Knights Of The Desert, PAP Magazine Online, Korea
- 2025 - Homemade, A2Z magazine Online, London
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Korean
Proficient
C2
Chinese (Cantonese)
Beginner
A1
Timeline
fashion comettee & Artist casting director
Noas UK
01.2026 - 03.2026
Design Assistant
Yoonji Kim
02.2024 - 05.2024
Costume Designer / Lead Garment Designer
Korea National University of Arts, School of Film
01.2024 - 02.2024
Year 3 - BA(hons) Womenswear
London College of fashion
2022 - Current