Ruby Jou

Ruby Jou has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Ruby is currently working as a Technical Designer at Faherty Brand since April 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Technical Designer at JS Group from September 2021 to April 2022. Before that, they were a Technical Designer at UNIQLO from March 2016 to December 2021.

Ruby has also worked as a Proofreader at KSOFT Enterprise for a brief period in April to June 2015. Ruby gained internship experience as a Pattern Maker Intern at Five Foxes Co., Ltd in August 2014 and at All Styles Co., Ltd in August 2013.

In addition to their fashion industry roles, Ruby has also excelled in the field of education. Ruby worked as an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) as part of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) from July 2010 to March 2013. In this role, they actively contributed to improving English education by developing curriculum, team-teaching, and providing extra assistance to students with special needs. Ruby even presented at an English education conference.

Ruby also gained valuable experience in the field of marketing as an Entertainment and Influencer Marketing Coordinator Intern at adidas Entertainment and Influencer Marketing from August 2009 to July 2010. In this role, they maintained relationships with entertainment brand ambassadors, supported brand campaigns, and placed products on influential figures in the music and entertainment industry.

Overall, Ruby Jou has a strong background in technical design, pattern making, proofreading, education, and marketing. Ruby has proven skills in project management, relationship-building, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ruby Jou attended Bunka Fashion College from 2013 to 2015, where they pursued a degree in Fashion Technique with a field of study in Fashion/Apparel Design. Prior to that, they studied at UC Irvine from 2005 to 2009 and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in International Relations and Affairs. Additionally, they spent the academic year 2007 to 2008 at International Christian University, specializing in Japanese Studies. In terms of certifications, Ruby acquired the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 in December 2014. Ruby also received training in the CLO 3D Apparel system software, although specific details about the institution and the dates of completion are unavailable.