I am a seasoned design professional with over 20 years of experience in the Retail/Wholesale industries, specializing in textile and surface pattern design, CAD, draping, color trend analysis, and soft goods development. I create original repeating textile prints, woven patterns, and embellishments for home decor and giftware, collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseas suppliers to bring concepts from concept to finished product. I have led design projects for major retailers, built catalogs and mood boards, trained and mentored fellow designers, and helped maintain brand identity across multiple collections. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, CAD software, and product development processes, and I’m seeking full-time, remote, or freelance opportunities to apply my expertise in textiles and decorative design.…

Cory L. Clark

I am a seasoned design professional with over 20 years of experience in the Retail/Wholesale industries, specializing in textile and surface pattern design, CAD, draping, color trend analysis, and soft goods development. I create original repeating textile prints, woven patterns, and embellishments for home decor and giftware, collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseas suppliers to bring concepts from concept to finished product. I have led design projects for major retailers, built catalogs and mood boards, trained and mentored fellow designers, and helped maintain brand identity across multiple collections. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, CAD software, and product development processes, and I’m seeking full-time, remote, or freelance opportunities to apply my expertise in textiles and decorative design.…

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I am a seasoned design professional with over 20 years of experience in the Retail/Wholesale industries, specializing in textile and surface pattern design, CAD, draping, color trend analysis, and soft goods development. I create original repeating textile prints, woven patterns, and embellishments for home decor and giftware, collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseas suppliers to bring concepts from concept to finished product.

I have led design projects for major retailers, built catalogs and mood boards, trained and mentored fellow designers, and helped maintain brand identity across multiple collections. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, CAD software, and product development processes, and I’m seeking full-time, remote, or freelance opportunities to apply my expertise in textiles and decorative design.

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English
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Work Experience

Revenue Cycle Management Specialist at Aspen Dental
May 15, 2019 - Present
Receive, sort and process incoming dental procedure requests as well as payments from various insurance companies. Input, verify and balance information into data program and deposit payments. Update patient information as needed. Analyze & research missing information for pending payments.
Freelance/Contract Designer at Self
May 15, 2002 - Present
Work for various clientele on both graphic and print designs. Duties Include: Typography and pattern design work as well as product development involving trend and color for home decor and giftware items. Designed and printed various paper products including wedding invitations and wrapping paper. Hand painted signs for wedding/various events.
Designer at Sweet JoJo Designs, LLC
April 15, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Under the direction of the owner of the company, created repeating textile design prints and wovens for use on juvenile soft home decor using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Designed wall decor prints for newly designed collections as well as existing collections. Worked as a liaison with the overseas factories in China and India. Evaluated PP and TOP samples to ensure accuracy and quality. From the sale of our new designs, the company generated significant revenue within just a few months in the new category of wall decor prints. Improved communication with factories overseas by clarifying need and changes. Came up with lucrative new trends and theme colors through researching online sites such as Pinterest, Etsy and Amazon as well as through comparison shopping at mass market retailers like Target, Wal-Mart and BuyBuyBaby.
Kitchen/Bath Coordinator at Busch Products, Inc.
September 14, 2025 - April 12, 2018
Assist and educate customers on Cambria quartz and in coordinating patterned stone selections for their kitchen and bath decor. Create sales quotes from countertop layout designs at customers’ request. Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, fax and showroom visits.
Textile Designer at C&F Enterprises, Inc.
July 14, 2014 - July 13, 2017
Designed original repeating textile patterns that were printed on fabric as well as designed original quilted and non-quilted pieced soft good items using existing fabrics for use on a variety of home decor and various other decorative giftware products. Designed embellishments to soft goods products to enhance aesthetics and perceived value with embroidery, appliqué, crewel embroidery and ribbon art. Staged and photographed finished product for use in company catalog. Created & edited company catalog while working with the in-house graphic designer. Program used was Adobe InDesign. Trained and mentored new designers on Adobe software and how to use Illustrator and Photoshop to create textile prints.
Designer at Evenflo Company, Inc.
November 13, 2012 - May 15, 2014
Designed original repeating and engineered patterns that were printed on fabric for use on assorted infant/juvenile products, including carseats, playards and strollers. Main software used was Adobe CC. Collaborated with the Soft Goods Design Engineers and Industrial Designers on new fabrications and to discuss the overall aesthetic of our products. Created mood & trend boards for upcoming seasons and for sales presentations. Wrote work orders for the sewers (under the direction of the soft goods engineers) to create prototypes with selected fabrics.
CAD Designer at Sears Holdings Corporation
March 15, 2010 - October 12, 2012
Used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to design repeating and engineered printed & woven patterns for use on bedding, bath, outdoor and seasonal products. Partnered with merchant team to develop and manage Kmart’s Decorative Pillow/Rug/Window category. Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to discuss new products, trends and ideas as well as to communicate design changes and address any related issues that occur. Tracked new items from prototype conception to finished product using Microsoft Excel.
Textile Designer at C&F Enterprises, Inc.
April 15, 2005 - February 12, 2010
Designed original repeating textile patterns that were printed on fabric as well as designed original quilted and non-quilted pieced soft good items using existing fabrics for use on a variety of home decor and various other decorative giftware products. Designed embellishments to soft goods products to enhance aesthetics and perceived value with embroidery, appliqué, crewel embroidery and ribbon art. Traveled overseas to source materials and explore new techniques. Visited and toured factories. Created & edited company catalog while working with the in-house graphic designer. Program used was Adobe InDesign. Trained and mentored new designers on Adobe software and how to use Illustrator and Photoshop to create textile prints.
Creative Artist at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
October 15, 2003 - April 15, 2005
Created original artwork and altered existing prints, using U4ia and Photoshop. Worked with team members to promote brand identity for HomeTrends and Mainstays. Developed presentation boards using InDesign, which contained print collections and/or trend collections for the upcoming season for merchandise meetings.
Designer (Freelance/Contract) at Cambria
January 1, 2002 - Present
Assist and educate customers on Cambria quartz and coordinating patterned stone selections for kitchen and bath decor. Create sales quotes from countertop layouts and respond to inquiries via phone, email, fax and showroom visits.
Designer at Evenflo Company, Inc.
March 1, 2010 - October 1, 2012
Designed original repeating textile patterns and wall decor prints for juvenile products; coordinated with overseas factories (China/India); evaluated PP and TOP samples and color palettes; maintained quality and accuracy.
Designer at Evenflo Company, Inc.
March 1, 2010 - October 1, 2012
Designed repeating textile patterns and wall decor prints for juvenile products; liaised with overseas factories; evaluated samples and color palettes; ensured accuracy.
Designer at Miamisburg (Unspecified client)
November 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014
Designed original repeating textile patterns printed on fabric; designed quilted and non-quilted soft goods for home decor and decorative giftware; embellished with embroidery, appliqué, crewel embroidery and ribbon art; traveled to source materials and toured factories; created & edited company catalog using InDesign; mentored new designers.
Kitchen/Bath Coordinator & Estimator at Busch Products, Inc.
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018
Under the direction of the owner, created repeating textile design prints and weaves for juvenile soft home decor using Photoshop and Illustrator. Designed wall decor prints for new collections; liaison with overseas factories (China/India); evaluated PP and TOP samples; created color palettes and improved/maintained accuracy.

Education

Associates Degree at Onondaga Community College
August 1, 1999 - May 1, 2001
Bachelor's Degree in Surface Pattern Design at Syracuse University
August 1, 1999 - May 1, 2003
Associates Degree at Onondaga Community College
August 1, 1999 - May 1, 2001
Bachelor's Degree at Syracuse University
August 1, 1999 - May 1, 2003

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Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other, Software & Internet

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