Experienced Fashion Designer, Artist, and Art Teacher with a passion for creating. I had worked for several corporate fashion design teams before switching my career to art education. I also own an art business, Art by A. Harper, where I create custom artwork, host art events, and offer art tutoring to all. I love to create colorful art that resonates with every age. Please take a look at my website and portfolio for my creations.…

Ashley Harper

Experienced Fashion Designer, Artist, and Art Teacher with a passion for creating. I had worked for several corporate fashion design teams before switching my career to art education. I also own an art business, Art by A. Harper, where I create custom artwork, host art events, and offer art tutoring to all. I love to create colorful art that resonates with every age. Please take a look at my website and portfolio for my creations.…

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Experienced Fashion Designer, Artist, and Art Teacher with a passion for creating. I had worked for several corporate fashion design teams before switching my career to art education. I also own an art business, Art by A. Harper, where I create custom artwork, host art events, and offer art tutoring to all. I love to create colorful art that resonates with every age. Please take a look at my website and portfolio for my creations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Art Educator at Northwest Rankin Middle School
August 1, 2021 - Present
Instruct 7th grade Visual Art 1; design and implement a curriculum aligned with Mississippi Visual Art Standards; manage classroom behavior; build relationships using research-based strategies; utilize Canvas and Google Classroom for course management; coordinate in-house art exhibits.
Owner & Visual Artist at Art by A. Harper LLC
January 1, 2018 - Present
Create contemporary art in acrylic, oil, watercolor, and charcoal; work across realism, surrealism, abstract and cartoon styles; fulfill client specifications; digitize art with Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator and sell prints; host art events and partner with institutions for camps and programs.
Freelance Fashion Designer at Adecco
May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
Seasonal remote design contractor for Chico’s FAS; prepare technical packages; collaborate with in-house teams and vendors; produce CAD sketches in Adobe Illustrator; support multiple brands and categories including Travelers, Woven & Knit Tops, Dresses, Outerwear, and accessories.
Owner & Fashion Designer at Gone Rogue Style LLC
April 1, 2020 - Present
Design Bohemian luxury one-of-a-kind kimonos, kaftans, and dresses; source fabrics globally; offer custom design services for missy and curvy clients; incorporate original art into designs with hand-painting; manage merchandising, marketing, photoshoots, and brand direction.
Associate Fashion Designer at Chico’s FAS, Travelers Collection
April 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
Designed travel-friendly apparel for mature, modern customers; conducted competitive analysis; collaborated with vendors on artisanal toppers and trims; participated in client fittings; updated technical packages and sketches to support on-time sample development.
Assistant Apparel Designer at Belk, Kaari Blue
July 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019
Designed private label woven dresses and jackets; developed knits, sweaters, and outerwear; contributed to Curvy collections; coordinated with vendors on fabric/trim sourcing, pro-to-sample processes, and fit reviews.
Assistant Fashion Designer at Destination Maternity, A Pea in the Pod
June 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017
Worked across RTW categories; designed private label skirts and casual dresses; conducted seasonal research, tech pack creation, fabric and trim sourcing, BOMs, and live fittings; supported all stages from concept to pre-production.
Assistant Fashion Designer Intern at Lobo Mau
June 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Provided patternmaking services (grading, adjustments, cutting); assisted in hand-printed cut & sew knitwear; contributed to production for the F/W 2014 collection.
Assistant Manager at Southern Q-Teez
May 1, 2011 - June 1, 2012
Co-led 6 retail kiosks; trained and supervised employees on POS; analyzed inventory to control losses and surpluses.
Sales Associate at Aeropostale
June 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Stocked and organized merchandise; created promotional displays; provided courteous customer service.

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary Education Alternate Route Licensure at University of Southern Mississippi - College of Education & Human Sciences
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
Master of Science in Fashion Design at Drexel University - Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising & Apparel at University of Southern Mississippi - School of Marketing
May 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015

Qualifications

New Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
November 1, 2021 - May 2, 2026
Drexel University Fashion Designer Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Graduate Thesis
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
CFDA Liz Claiborne Scholarship Award Finalist
March 1, 2014 - May 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing

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