JoAnn Lieberman

Current and ongoing projects for: Before & Again women's boutique knitwear Past projects for: Grasslands Road- Div. of Amscan Inc. - tabletop design Saltbox Accessories - soft goods LF USA - Oxford swimwear division. Carol Hochman - sleepwear.

Partnered with design, CAD and R&D teams in all phases of seasonal color and print development for novelty knits, wovens and yarn dyed fabrics, managing artwork submit process and lab dip and strike off review through all stages. * Researched color and print direction and attended trend shows to review and determine seasonal Color palettes and brand appropriate surface design direction. * Consistently challenged engraving and/or color limitations before artwork hand off, troubleshooting anticipated issues and effectively reducing development lead time by 1/3. * Trained and mentored design interns in corporate color processes and procedures. JO ANN LIEBERMAN (914) 479-5254

Partnered with VP of Merchandising on market research, shopping print studios and vintage textile archives and formulating seasonal print/color concepts for creation of open line prints on varied fabric qualities. * Effectively developed custom product to specifications within assigned Missy and Junior accounts consistently earning repeat business. * Articulated efficient lab dip and strike off reviews, resolving issues effectively and ensuring timely approvals through daily communication with overseas vendors. * Managed and motivated staff of six studio artists and increased productivity in the execution of hand-painted textile prints, repeats and colorways.

CAROLE LITTLE Senior Textile Designer Supported design team in researching market trends for concept development and print/color direction. * Created and executed innovative, coordinated print groups for Plus sizes, dresses and career wear, utilizing traditional hand paint techniques and following up development process through all stages. * Traveled to European mills to oversee textile printing, resulting in hands-on resolution of technical printing and/or color issues.