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Freelance Associate Graphic Design
San Francisco, CA
Feb 2015 - Present (9 years 10 months)
Research evolving trends to translate and inspire the direction of each season’s graphics
Create original prints and graphics through use of Adobe illustrator and Photoshop.
Worked closely with design team assisting in garment design to compliment graphics and prints.
Worked closely with production team to ensure graphic and print quality throughout all stages of production.
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Graphic Designer
MJC International
San Francisco, CA
Feb 2014 - Jun 2014 (4 months)
Assembled style specific, factory ready technical packs
Designed custom graphics for girls, juniors and women's graphics
Researched trends and markets and package design
Designed custom graphics for lounge-sleep-active wear and accessories for women's, juniors and girls licensed apparel. Licenses include: Marvel, Sesame Street, Dr. Seuss, The Simpsons, Beavis and Butthead, Joe Boxer, Betty Boop,
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Head Graphic Designer
Tommy Girl, Tommy Hilfiger, Li and Fung
Apr 2013 - Jan 2014 (9 months)
Research evolving trends to translate and inspire the direction of each season’s graphics
Head small design team in creating original prints, labels, t-shirt graphics, embroideries, and appliqués.
Worked closely with design team assisting in tee shirt garment design to compliment graphics.
Developed Graphics and was responsible for working closely with production team to ensure graphic and print quality throughout all stages of production.
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Graphic Designer
Belstaff
Jun 2012 - Mar 2013 (9 months)
•Designed and created original prints and graphics for apparel, such as T-shirt graphics, embroideries, patches and labels using Photoshop and Illustrator
•Designed and developed trims and hardware that compliment the aesthetics of the brand
•Assisted in handbag and accessories design and CAD
•Created consistent branding tools across apparel categories to establish a signature graphic look for the brand
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Freelance apparel and graphic designer
kate spade
Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year)
•Assisted in both apparel and graphics research and design
•Created original CAD technical illustrations and launched designs using programs such as PLM, Photoshop and Illustrator
•Presented color and trend research
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Freelance apparel and graphics designer
Gap Inc./Banana Republic
Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year)
•Assisted in both apparel and graphics research and design
•Created original CAD technical illustrations and launched designs using programs such as PLM, Photoshop and Illustrator
•Presented color and trend research
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Freelance apparel and graphic designer
Rafaella Sportswear ( Perry Ellis International )
Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year)
•Assisted in both apparel and graphics research and design
•Created original CAD technical illustrations and launched designs using programs such as PLM, Photoshop and Illustrator
•Presented color and trend research
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Assistant designer
Pinc Premium
Jun 2010 - May 2011 (11 months)
•Created and developed original CADS and garment designs including knit tops, bottoms and outerwear with usage of printed fabrics and innovative techniques
•Established original design themes based on trend research, color, fabric, trim and embellishment sourcing
•Established spec standards and created tech packs
•Developed new systems to help maintain communication with fabric vendors and product developers, organize the receiving and sending out of product samples and handoffs, and create an intuitive and simple way to navigate the library for the company’s designs, fabrics and trims for each season
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Graphic designer
IDEOLOGIE.
Jun 2009 - Jun 2010 (1 year)
•Created original artwork for graphic T-shirts using both hand-drawn and CAD techniques
•Worked with the design team to launch the brand and create initial design concepts