Jennifer Y. Hong

Jennifer Y. Hong is a Lecturer in Fashion Design & Illustration at Otis College of Art and Design. With over two decades of professional experience in the contemporary fashion industry, she specializes in design, product development, and visual storytelling for women's and men's apparel divisions. Her academic affiliation with Otis College of Art and Design began in 2022, following a career spanning roles at Guess?, Inc., Salvage Men & Women, and CAPOTE EVR Co.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Otis College of Art and Design (2003)
  • Associate of Arts, Textile Design, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (1995)

Her research interests and professional expertise center on Fashion Design, Textile Design, and Contemporary Fashion, with a focus on creative direction, product development, and visual merchandising. Her work bridges traditional design practices with modern industry demands.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Dean's List (2002 & 2003)
• Rosalinde Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Award (2002)
• Guess? /Marciano Fashion Scholarship Award (2001)
• FIDM Textile Exhibit/FIDM Gallery (1995)
• LA Creative Embroidery Passementerie Competition FIDM (1995)

Ms. Hong's professional career includes founding the brand CAPOTE EVR Co. and serving as Creative Director for Salvage Men & Women. She has held senior designer roles at Saint Thread Inc., SKINNY MINNIE INC., and Guess?, Inc., focusing on knit and woven divisions.