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Freelance
CAD Designer
Dec 2012 - Present (11 years 8 months)
- Fashion and interior textile design
- Design prints and patterns from vendor purchased artwork
- Create original prints from trend research and clothing sample inspiration
- Communicate with international vendor teams on print submission and direction
- Trend research for concepts and design forecasting to ensure overall brand design and focus for coming seasons
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Owner & Product Designer
Objet Adapté
2009 - Present (15 years)
Accessory Product Designer, Sourcer, and Trend Forecaster
- Co-founder and lead designer of custom accessory company specializing in vintage material bags, clutches, scarves, cowls, and aprons
- Responsible for sourcing, coordination of collections, and design of all products - including graphics, trend, and style of each hand crafted piece
- Photographer for all product shoots used in our on-line store, and in promotional and social media
- Design and print all of our promotional and marketing materials for trade shows and shops that sell our product
- Carried in boutiques from New York to California, and in the company’s online store, these
one-of-a-kind creations have been very well-received and sought after across the country
- We have been interviewed and featured in several local publications, such as Capital Style, the Columbus Dispatch and Columbus Alive and on 10tv’s Female Focus
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Graphic Design and Production Coordinator
Micro Center
Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year)
- Develop and design in-house signage and oversee its production, ensuring that brand standards are maintained
- Partner with vendors for sign prototypes and manage the bid process
- Position simultaneously uses my graphic design, 3D rendering and sign development skills promoting full and comprehensive brand recognition throughout the store and a company as a whole
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Store Designer
Micro Center
Apr 2008 - Nov 2011 (3 years 7 months)
- Key player in the design team responsible for the creation of floor plans and visual presentation of new stores
- Redesigned existing floor plans and created strategy for a chain-wide store remodel
- Acted as primary designer in conceptual and test fixture rollouts
- Worked closely with architects to create 3D renderings and concept fixtures, incorporating innovative surfaces, fixtures and displays
- Managed vendor accounts, created bid packs and negotiated orders
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Assistant Textile Designer
Abercrombie & Fitch
Jul 2007 - Apr 2008 (9 months)
- Designed prints and patterns and coordinated with fashion designers for seasonal styles and print direction
- Assisted with the presentation of prints and patterns for seasonal concept meetings
- Shopped with design teams nationally purchasing print and silhouette inspiration for coming seasons
- Attended print vendor meetings, keeping abreast of new trends in color and prints for coming seasons
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Assistant Colorist
Abercrombie & Fitch
Feb 2006 - Jul 2007 (1 year 5 months)
- Evaluated color submissions to ensure quality compliance by vendors
- Partnered with design and merchandising for color quality issues and timely product delivery
- Traveled domestically to color mills, working with factories on production processes to
improve efficiency and accuracy, and approve color samples
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Color/ CAD Design intern
Lane Bryant
Sep 2005 - Feb 2006 (5 months)
- Duties included color evaluation of fabric samples from vendors through final approval and garment submission
- Developed CAD prints and pattern for “Cacique” intimate apparel and lounge wear
- Helped to coordinate the presentation of prints, pattern and color for presentation at seasonal concept meetings
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Interior Designer
Y Boutique
Jun 2005 - Jan 2006 (7 months)
Freelance project designing the interior retail space for an OSU South Campus Gateway women’s clothing boutique. Managed the project from initial design concept to completion, coordinating with the architect, contractors, and signage company. The successful project was completed on time and budget.
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Interior Designer
Kahiki Retail Outlet
Feb 2005 - May 2005 (3 months)
Freelance project designing the interior of the Kahiki retail food outlet. The successful design included using many of their old restaurant motifs, and bringing in new, vibrant colors and textures. Responsible for all aspects of the project, from initial design concepts through managing construction completion.