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Apparel Designer/ Graphic Designer/ Technical Designer
Aaron Thew
Mesa, AZ
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About
Summary of Qualifications:
* Experience developing and overseeing constructed garments at all stages of production for an athletic sportswear company, street wear clothing line, and college fashion shows
* High attention to detail in technical designs, pattern designs, graphics, and finished garments
* Advanced proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Lectra, and Microsoft Office programs
* Knowledgeable of textile properties and finishes
* Experience working with overseas manufacturers
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Perfect color acuity score on Munsell Hue Test -
Education
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Bachelor of Arts Clothing & TextilesSeattle Pacific University2009 - 2013
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Certificate of Completion - Costume Design Apparel DesignMesa Community College2005 - 2009
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Experience
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Art DirectorAytee Design StudiesSep 2015 - Present (9 years 3 months)
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Director of Apparel DesignMesa, AZOct 2013 - Sep 2015 (1 year 11 months)• Lead several seasonal lines of golf polo shirts for both men and women
• Developed detailed CAD design templates, and size charts for company use
• Created and assembled technical packages containing detailed views, design placement, points of measure, grade scales, and bill of materials for overseas manufacturers
• Worked with both professional golfers and clientele to create custom polo shirts, brand logos, and event logos for golf tournaments and specialty lines
• Made promotional posters, catalogs, advertisements, web banners, and business cards
• Attended the MAGIC sourcing tradeshow semiannually to build relationships with new vendors -
Design DirectorTHEWCO2004 - 2013 (9 years)• Designed graphics for sweatshirts and t-shirts using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Created Spec-packs for placement of graphics onto garments
• Selected garment materials, colors, sizes, and quantities for print
• Managed and maintained all material for the company website, online shop, and social media pages
• Planned photo shoot themes and locations for look books and advertisements
• Managed company finances and inventory -
DesignerMesa Community College's Fashion ShowsMesa, AZ2008 - 2011 (3 years)• Designed dresses within the designated timeline using self-created patterns based off the model’s measurements
• Oversaw all stages of production including: creating original designs, pattern drafting, fabric shopping, fittings, and sewing of garments
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@aaronthew, member since 2016
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