Illustrator and Textile Designer

Alexandra Thompson

Boston, MA

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Education
- BFA Fashion Design
  
  Massachusetts College of Art
  
  2006 - 2009
- Illustration
  
  Maryland Institute College of Art
  
  2005 - 2006
Experience
- Freelance Illustrator
  
  Self-Employed
  
  Feb 2016 - Present (8 years 10 months)
- Textile CAD Artist - Children's Dresses
  
  TJX
  
  Jan 2014 - Feb 2016 (2 years 1 month)
  
  o Create original illustrations for screen prints and repeat patterns in multiple colorways for use in development
  o Design embroidery and applique layouts
  o Sketch all technical flats using Illustrator
  o Color matching
  o Maintain CAD printers
- Assistant Designer- Children's Sweaters
  
  TJX
  
  Aug 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 5 months)
  
  o Sketch all technical flats using Illustrator
  o Execute full size artwork including embroideries, appliques and intarsias
  o Assist in research and development of seasonal trend and concept boards
  o Input purchased artwork and concept samples to PLM
  o Create and maintain ladder plan linesheets and presentation boards
  o Prepare artwork packages for production ready standards
- Shop Manager
  
  Hub Leather Repair & Restoration
  
  Apr 2012 - Sep 2012 (5 months)
  
  -Repair and restore leather furniture
  -Color matching and restoration of antique leather items
  -Manage all shop jobs from arrival to completion
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