GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Los Angeles Creative Expert

As an experienced and reliable creative, I am often recognized for my talent and vision by highly respected companies and individuals. I handle multiple tasks and deadlines competently, working well under pressure.
My passion for matters of sustainability has led to relevant experience as it relates to product development. Frequent acknowledgment of my contribution from senior management illustrates my ability to adapt to a wide range of esthetics and markets.
Aside from my work in textile design, I have enjoyed many years designing successful brand identities for my clients, creating unique visual elements, including: logos, product packaging, marketing content for email campaigns, web design and more…

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PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTIONS
SKILLS
  • Textile Design – Digital and Traditional
  • Graphic Placements and Embellishments – Branding/Collateral
  • Product Development
  • Color
  • Flat Sketches
  • Photography/Photo Editing
  • Sustainability

TECHNOLOGY

  • Mac/PC
  • Adobe Suite
  • Microsoft Office
EDUCATION
  • American College for the Applied Arts
    Atlanta, GA
  • Major: Fashion Design
EXPERIENCE

J Brand

Jan 2015 – Current

Textile and Embellishment Artist/Sustainability Coordinator

  • Work with Senior Designers and Creative Director to create on trend graphics and embellishments for all divisions.
  • Research, resource and develop textile prints for all categories and applications.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure calendar dates are met.
  • Lead sustainability team, report to Tokyo office on related matters.

True Religion Brand Jeans

June 2013 – Nov 2014

Graphic Artist/Textile Artist

  • Work closely with Sr Designers and Creative Director to plan and execute each season’s collection.
  • Research, resource and develop textile prints for all categories and applications.
  • Work closely with denim team to develop new ways to integrate print and surface interest into collection.
  • Develop and implement graphic applications, embellishments, and techniques across all divisions.
  • Plan and manage color story for each season by delivery.

Citizens of Humanity/GOLDSIGN

Sept 2011 – March 2013

Graphic Artist/Textile Artist, Consultant

  • Research and development of seasonal textile prints for men’s and women’s collections.
  • Development and implementation of graphic placements and embellishments.
  • Design of specialty hang tags and seasonal labeling.

William Rast/People’s Liberation

May 2010 – Sept 2011

Knitwear Associate Designer and Graphic/Textile Artist

  • Execution of design process following Creative Director’s vision Complete process from flat sketches to follow up on sample development, fittings and approval of fabric, trim, graphics and color.
  • Development and implementation of all graphics, including silk screens, for line to insure appropriate representation of brand while acknowledging current market trends.
  • Plan and deliver a well merchandised collection.
  • Liaison with tech designers to ensure fabric, fit, color, wash and quality.
  • Seasonal trend direction for men’s and women’s collections.

Consultant


January 2010 – Current

Men’s and Women’s Apparel Design – Graphic/Textile Design

  • Develop strategies for well merchandised cohesive men’s/women’s collections.
  • Concept, development and execution of original textile designs.
  • Development and design of complete men’s/women’s collections.
  • Unique and brand specific graphic placements for a wide range of brands.
  • Sales tools including line sheets with vector flat sketches, look books, mailers, postcards, etc.