Mary Gagne

+ Lead textile designer for Betsey Johnson and Perry Ellis brands.
+ Increased sales by 80% in one six month period for just one product category for the Betsey Johnson brand by
improving artwork execution and color to reflect the brand’s on-trend design aesthetic. Collaborates regularly with
Creative Director of Perry Ellis to create a refreshing, original approach to an iconic Men’s brand. Presents concepts,
seasonal color palettes and dynamic trend boards to internal teams, buyers and to the brands’ licensing managers.

+ Lead designer and fabric developer for multiple product categories.
+ Travelled extensively through China to develop and design multiple material fabrications for multiple brands that
aligned with business goals and cost targets. Oversaw the purchasing and budget of artwork and freelancers. Worked
with a textile engineer to develop performance driven fabrics. Built up existing and new accounts alongside sales team.

+ Lead designer directing pattern & color for fabrics sold to the interior design trade.
+ Built in-house design studio from the ground up and implemented product development process and artwork library.
Trained associate designers to aid in design studio functions and textile development.

+ Taught introductory courses in machine knitting and hand weaving. Students learned technical alongside
creative process of knit and woven textile design. Taught basic fiber science and yarn properties.

+ Textile design and marketing consultant for companies producing products from floor coverings to hand knitting yarn.
+ Presented company design direction to CEOs and president and communicated new color ideas and design concepts through trend presentations in customer meetings..
+ Art directed product photography and web development to maintain brand identity and increase sales.