Colleen Farnsworth
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About
Growing up in a house full of pattern everywhere I looked from wallpaper to rugs to dishware, I have a deep appreciation of print, pattern, and color and love being able to share that passion with others! Creating artwork that eventually becomes a part of each person's day to day experience brings me joy. I love the technical aspects of placing a difficult artwork into repeat and the challenge of color reducing. Drawing on the computer or by hand, I strive to create interesting, wearable, and empowering textile designs.
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Education
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M.S Textile DesignPhiladelphia University2006 - 2009M.S. Textile Design - Print Focus, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Courses: Print Design, Jacquard, Knitting, Weaving, Weaving Technology, Print Technology, Fiber Studies, CAD, Dyeing & Finishing, Design Management
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European Textile TripPhiladelphia University2007 - 2007Como, Italy & Zurich, Switzerland - Visited textile mills including Mantero Seta, Ratti, Création Baumann, Weisbrod-Zürrer
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Summer Art StudiesDickinson College - Study Abroad - Toulouse, France2004 - 2004Courses: Landscape Painting, Architectural Drawing
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Study Abroad ProgramStudio Arts Centers International - Florence, Italy2003 - 2003Courses: Early Renaissance Art History, Painting, Batik
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Experience
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LANE BRYANTFreelance CAD DesignerColumbus, OHJun 2014 - Present (10 years 5 months)Support the categories of Sweaters, Casual Knits & Bottoms, and Accessories * create production ready artwork from purchased and original artwork * interact with designers and vendors/mills overseas
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CAD/Print Designer and Category Head of Rugged Knits, Henleys, Polos, & SwimHOLLISTER DUDESNew Albany, OHJun 2011 - Nov 2013 (2 years 5 months)* created knitted and printed stripe designs, conversational prints, tropical florals and scenics * executed color reduction of patterns to be sent to mills *prepared conceptual package ideas from trend research and current and/or vintage inspiration lead and present weekly CAD meetings for my categories * managed calendar and deadlines in a fast paced working environment * collaborated with design, graphic, and merchandising teams each season to create product that is right for the brand
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Associate CAD/Print DesignerAbercrombie Women’s & GirlsNew Albany, OHAug 2009 - Jun 2011 (1 year 10 months)Worked as part of a design team responsible for development of print and pattern of skirts, shorts,
pants, sleepwear, swim, accessories • created various prints and pattern including florals, stripes,
plaids, embroidery and lace designs, embellishment, appliqué from purchased artwork, vintage
samples, or original drawings • collaborated with design team and CAD Director to create multiple
print options for the season's packages • executed color reduction of all artwork to be sent to mills •
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Full-time Textile CAD Design InternELIE TAHARINew York City, NYJun 2008 - Aug 2008 (2 months)Gained invaluable experience in the textile fashion industry assisting the Print Team with Women’s
Spring 2009 Collection • created and developed engineered prints for t-shirts • generated repeats for
purchased artwork • color adjusted artwork for digital printing • completed pitch sheets and tech
packs for mills • contributed to trend research and produced inspiration boards
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Awards
*2009 Recipient of the Excellence in Graduate Studies Award from Philadelphia University
*2009 CEIA Internship Student of the Year Award Nomination for Philadelphia University
*2009 Winner of ITMA Showtime Magazine cover competition -
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