SKILLS
Digital:
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Flash Animation, Dreamweaver, Excel, Word
Traditional:
Patternmaking, Sewing/construction, Specification pages, Technical drawing, Fitting/draping
Conceptual:
Inspiration boards, Catalog/board layout, Line Development, Illustration, Textile design
Personal:
Reliable, Self-motivated, Perceptive, Creative, Knowledgeable
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Arts, September 1999
The Art Institute of Seattle
Certificate of Completion, June 1999
European Designs, Patternmaking and draping course
EXPERIENCE
Fashion Keyworder, Stylesite.com, New York, NY, October ’08-present
Categorizing and keywording the latest images from runway shows, store windows, and street shots from all
major cities including Los Angeles, New York, Milan, Paris, and London
Freelance Accessories Designer, Kristine Accessories, Sarasota, FL, February ’09-May ‘09
Creating technical illustrations for handbags, Rendering hardware and jewelry in Photoshop, Sourcing materials
and trims, Creating original repeat patterns for textiles in Illustrator, Creating sales catalog in InDesign
Seasonal Graphic Designer, Miles Media, Sarasota, FL, October ‘08 - February ’09
Temporary hire for established travel and tourism company with graphic design duties including Creating original illustrations, Designing banner ads, Executing layouts for small web ads
Graphic Designer, Omen Design, Brooklyn, NY, January ‘07 - October ’08
Web and print design using Illustrator, and Photoshop, Flash animation, Logo design and branding, Web design,
Original illustration, Working directly with clients to create a recognizable look and feel for websites and branding
Accessories Designer, SixFifteen, New York, NY, April '07 - present
Creating detailed illustrations and presentation boards of handbags, belts, and gift sets for licensors Le Tigre, Zinc, and Apple Bottoms, Choosing and sourcing materials and trims, Creating specification packages and art layout pages for all designs, Rendering and developing original hardware for all brands, Creating original graphics and repeat prints in illustrator and photoshop, Communicating with factories directly for quality assurance, Researching global style and color trends
Handbag/Belt Designer, Accessory Network, New York, NY, October '05 - February '07
Designing handbag, belt, and wallet line for Hurley brand as well as ladies mid-tier handbags, Creating and issuing product specifications to factory, Creating original graphics and repeat prints in illustrator and Photoshop, Designing and drawing original 3-D hardware and buckles in Photoshop, Choosing materials, Communicating with factory for quality assurance throughout all stages of production.
Designer, Global Design Concepts, New York, NY, March '04 - October '05
Creating and issuing product specifications to factory, Designing mid-tier handbags and backpacks for licensors such as Disney, Mattel, and Nickelodeon, Creating original graphics for licensed product, Designing mid-tier ladies generic bags, and upper-tier leather handbags and small leather goods, Creating catalog pages in illustrator, Creating graphics and repeat prints in Illustrator and Photoshop, Choosing pantone colors for piece goods, Checking materials and piece good submits for quality and color.
Product Development Specialist, Cutter & Buck, Seattle, WA, August '03 - December '04
Issuing garment specification packages to various factories, Creating colorboards and specifications for special garment orders, Checking fabric submits for all knit, sweater, and overknit styles for quality, Measuring and auditing garment samples from all stages of production, Fitting garments, Creating presentations for potential clients in illustrator, Maintaining and organizing swatch libraries.
Embroidery Color Specialist, Cutter & Buck, Seattle, WA, April '03 - August '03
Checking all orders for accuracy and consistency, Tracking and categorizing customer returns, as well as regular embroidery colorist responsibilities.
Embroidery Colorist, Cutter & Buck, Seattle, WA, December '99 - April '03
Choosing color combinations, Picking new tonal and coordinating color combinations for each style, every season, Communicating with sales representatives, production, and nationwide clients.
