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Print & Color Designer
United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2013 (3 years 8 months)
• Developed, colored and scaled original vector surface print artwork in Illustrator for Back School backpacks and for the ski and snowboard line
• In addition to in-line products created print books and prints for select buyers
• Recolored prints for special make up orders for select buyers
• Developed color-way rendering options in Photoshop for final product lines
• Conducted trend and competitor research with special emphasis on color and print
• Created trend packets for sales representatives at buyer meetings
• Created technical packets for product development
• Worked with the design team, company heads, and sales representatives in selecting final products for production
• Managed correspondence with manufacturers regarding textile development and application
• Selected yearly in-line colors based on current trends
• Using Pantone TPX numbers, developed color lab dips with factories in all fabrics and trims
• Attended and presented at weekly product development meetings
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Intern
Maria Pinto
Chicago, IL
Dec 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 month)
• Developed organization system for improved daily studio operations - Updated and maintained spec sheets and swatch books
• Provided general assistance in daily studio tasks and needs
• Helped prepare order shipments
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Intern
Jun 2008 - Aug 2008 (2 months)
• Participated in product development and launch process
• Conducted analysis of competitive intelligence
• Developed presentation decks reporting on research findings
• Documented products and rendered them in Photoshop for line-sheets - Sat in on model fit sessions and vendor meetings