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Design Experience Overview & Technical Strengths

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Freelance
Creative Designer
Apparel, Print & Graphic

SELF EMPLOYED  |  APR 2023 - PRESENT

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Key Skills

  • Operate an independent design business creating digital illustrations, surface prints, and graphic assets for apparel, stationery, and home goods

  • Design original patterns and character-based artwork for K-pop-inspired collections, translating artistic concepts into commercially ready products

  • Create digital designs across various formats and ensure organized, production-ready art files for print vendors and product applications

  • Oversee the full creative process—from trend research and ideation to final file preparation and mockup generation

  • Build cohesive brand identities and visual assets for independent clients, maintaining consistency across packaging and digital platforms

  • Communicate directly with clients and factories to understand their vision, provide timely updates, and deliver custom creative solutions

  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, and Affinity Designer, with expertise in both vector and raster-based design

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Digital Illustration

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Procreate

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Logo & Character Design

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Customer Communication

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Surface Pattern Design

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Print File Prep

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Branding

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Product Mockups

Associate Designer
Menswear

TOMMY BAHAMA |  APR 2021 - FEB 2023

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  • Supported the Menswear Director and collaborated with the Senior Designer on the development of the men’s knitwear category from concept through production

  • Co-led the seasonal graphic tee program, managing 150–200 SKUs per season across trend, pun, and destination themes

  • Worked closely with in-house graphic designers to translate concepts into production-ready artwork, ensuring consistency with brand tone and print quality standards

  • Conducted trend research tailored to Tommy Bahama’s customer base, integrating insights into concepts and seasonal design strategies

  • Created color CADs and detailed technical sketches using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

  • ​​Developed multi-color prints and repeat patterns using NedGraphics across various knit styles

  • Built and managed Bills of Materials in FLEX PLM, and partnered with Technical Designers to finalize construction specifications

  • Partnered with Technical Designers and participated in fit sessions to review samples, address fit and construction issues, and ensure garments met brand standards for quality and comfort

  • Reviewed and approved lab dips, strike-offs, knit-downs, and other development submits to ensure alignment with brand quality standards

  • Addressed sourcing and production challenges through cross-functional collaboration with Product Development and Merchandising teams

  • Assisted in preparing internal presentation decks and brand launch materials, supporting logistics and visual storytelling

Assistant Designer
Off-price

TOMMY BAHAMA

  • Supported the Design Director and Designer on the SMU Off-Price team, providing menswear assortments to key wholesale partners including Nordstrom Rack, Macy’s, Saks Off 5th, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, and Tommy Bahama Outlet Stores

  • Designed men’s apparel—including knits & wovens—for wholesale and outlet markets under the direction of senior designers, from concept through production

  • Built tech packs in FLEX PLM and created professional, detailed technical sketches to communicate design intent

  • Managed the graphic tee program for wholesale accounts, overseeing approximately 150 SKUs per season, and led the printed camp shirt program in collaboration with the Art Department for the Outlet line

  • Collaborated with the Designer to review and evaluate seasonal color palettes; developed color CADs for wholesale sales meetings

  • Reviewed and approved strike-offs, lab dips, and handlooms submitted by vendors in alignment with seasonal standards

  • Presented seasonal styles during brand launch meetings with wholesale buyers and internal teams

  • Communicated daily with cross-functional partners—including the Art Department, Technical Design, Sourcing, and Production teams—to support seamless product execution

Key Skills
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Apparel Design & Fit Collaboration

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Tech Pack Development & PLM Proficiency

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Program Management- Graphic Tee & Printed Camp Shirt

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Fabric & Trim Sourcing Coordination

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Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

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Trend Research & Market Analysis

CAD & Technical Sketching

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Presentation & Communication Skills

Assistant Designer
Kidswear

KATE QUINN  |  NOV 2020 - APR 2021

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  • Supported the Creative Director, VP of Design Development, and Production Manager in day-to-day operations to ensure on-time execution of weekly product launches​

  • Participated in all stages of the product lifecycle—from initial design development through production and final collection launch

  • Coordinated fit sessions, reviewed prototype samples with the design team, and communicated with overseas suppliers and factories to ensure accuracy and continuous improvement

  • Created detailed technical sketches for both current and future production needs, contributing to a growing design archive

  • Evaluated and approved color palettes, prints, and fabric selections for each collection’s materials and findings

  • Oversaw quality control and safety inspections, providing direction to Production Assistants and supporting internal product checks

  • Created detailed communication sheets with measurements, reference sketches, and construction notes to guide overseas vendors, ensuring accurate sample development and minimizing delays

  • ​Designed artwork, logos, labels, and hang tags for branding initiatives, supporting seasonal refreshes and product line extensions

  • Collaborated with the VP of Production to develop internal quality standards and inspection guidelines for the production team

Key Skills
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Cross-Functional Communication

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Fit Session Coordination

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Technical Sketching

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Vendor Communication & Instruction

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Color & Print Evaluation

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Quality Control Oversight

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Brand Asset Design

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Production Support & Launch Readiness

Assistant Designer
& Tech Designer
Outerwear

OUTDOOR RESEARCH |  NOV 2019 - APR 2020

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  • Collaborated with the Designer and Technical Design team to manage daily tasks and evaluate prototype samples against technical packs, creating discrepancy lists for review

  • Updated Flex PDM specifications based on Technical Designers’ input, ensuring accuracy across measurements and construction details

  • Created and maintained Bills of Materials (BOMs), detailed color sketches, and vendor information within the internal library to support effective factory communication

  • Designed various versions of the Outdoor Research logo, labels, and artwork in Adobe Illustrator for production usage across product categories

  • Applied seasonal color palettes to tech packs for upcoming collections and incorporated color updates across product documentation

  • Collected and assessed Pantone color palettes, preparing physical color chips for upcoming seasonal planning meetings

  • Participated in prototype fit meetings with the Technical Design team and cross-divisional partners, supporting real-time design feedback

  • Contributed to presentation boards for internal design reviews and updated Category Listing Pages (CLPs) in collaboration with Product Managers

  • Assisted in the company’s rebranding project, including catalog updates, revised tech sketches, and internal documentation enhancements

Key Skills
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Prototype Sample Evaluation

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PDM Tech Pack & BOM Management

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Technical Sketching & Color Application

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Presentation Preparation

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Pantone Color Management

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Logo & Branding Design

Fit Session Participation

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Cross-Team Collaboration

Studio Production Assistant - Intern

CRESCENT DOWN WORKS  |  JUN 2018 - SEP 2018

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  • Assisted the Patternmaker with garment pattern creation, fabric cutting, and labeling for in-house production

  • Prepared and labeled fabrics, findings, and materials for internal tailoring and pre-production setup

  • Supported marker making for pattern layouts to optimize material usage and cutting accuracy

  • Organized and maintained stock and inventory data, ensuring efficient production planning and restocking

  • Packaged and verified orders and shipments for accuracy prior to fulfillment

  • Pre-stitched fabrics and sewed prototype samples to assist in fit testing and production preparation

  • Created detailed technical sketches of outerwear garments to support tech pack development and internal documentation

Key Skills
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Patternmaking Support

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Sample Sewing & Construction Skill

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Fabric & Trim Prep

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Inventory Organization

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Shipping & Fulfillment

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Technical Sketching

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Team Collaboration

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Hands-On Production Experience

The design portfolio only demonstrates professional performance. Photography presented is owned by the original company.

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