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Hi, I’m Tila Hanthaley, an innovative and detail-oriented designer specializing in apparel and graphics with a proven track record of concepting and executing trend-setting collections. I collaborate across teams to translate ideas into market-ready pieces using Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, ensuring alignment from concept to production. I excel at overseeing the design process, from initial sketches to final production, with hands-on expertise in garment construction, pattern making, and fabric selection. I love storytelling through fashion and visuals and thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments that push boundaries and celebrate creativity.…Hi, I’m Tila Hanthaley, an innovative and detail-oriented designer specializing in apparel and graphics with a proven track record of concepting and executing trend-setting collections. I collaborate across teams to translate ideas into market-ready pieces using Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, ensuring alignment from concept to production. I excel at overseeing the design process, from initial sketches to final production, with hands-on expertise in garment construction, pattern making, and fabric selection. I love storytelling through fashion and visuals and thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments that push boundaries and celebrate creativity.

Tila Hanthaley

Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, +2

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Hi, I’m Tila Hanthaley, an innovative and detail-oriented designer specializing in apparel and graphics with a proven track record of concepting and executing trend-setting collections. I collaborate across teams to translate ideas into market-ready pieces using Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, ensuring alignment from concept to production. I excel at overseeing the design process, from initial sketches to final production, with hands-on expertise in garment construction, pattern making, and fabric selection. I love storytelling through fashion and visuals and thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments that push boundaries and celebrate creativity.…Hi, I’m Tila Hanthaley, an innovative and detail-oriented designer specializing in apparel and graphics with a proven track record of concepting and executing trend-setting collections. I collaborate across teams to translate ideas into market-ready pieces using Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, ensuring alignment from concept to production. I excel at overseeing the design process, from initial sketches to final production, with hands-on expertise in garment construction, pattern making, and fabric selection. I love storytelling through fashion and visuals and thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments that push boundaries and celebrate creativity.

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Hi, I’m Tila Hanthaley, an innovative and detail-oriented designer specializing in apparel and graphics with a proven track record of concepting and executing trend-setting collections. I collaborate across teams to translate ideas into market-ready pieces using Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, ensuring alignment from concept to production.

I excel at overseeing the design process, from initial sketches to final production, with hands-on expertise in garment construction, pattern making, and fabric selection. I love storytelling through fashion and visuals and thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments that push boundaries and celebrate creativity.

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English

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Work Experience

Fashion Apparel Designer at Dolls Kill (Sugar Thrillz)

January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022

Sr. level designer, developing apparel collections for Dolls Kill’s largest in house brand, Sugar Thrillz, with 60-80 SKUs monthly. Oversee concepts from initial inspiration to final approved sample, create CADs and tech packs, communicate with factories, and ensure quality and execution to approval. Collect trend inspiration across all categories and stay consistently in tune with competitive brands and market trends. Direct and manage art team with new development. Daily interaction with buyers and vendors to develop working partnerships. Lead and mentor a team of Assistant and Technical Designers to perform their duties as required. Attend and discuss all marketing/sales meetings, and style outs.

Fashion Lingerie Designer at Seven Til’ Midnight

July 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024

Design and conceptualize seasonal collection through sketches & tech packs. Oversee product development from concept through production with our overseas factories. Lead fit sessions weekly to assure fit and construction is executed to company standards. Creative Direction and conduct photoshoots and create narrative according to mood boards and themes so that it aligns with the company’s storyline and collection. Edit and create photos for our print and digital catalog.

Womens Apparel Designer at SOHO Apparel Group

March 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Develop original design concepts through sketches, mood boards, and market research often incorporating inspiration from best seller and consumer needs. Analyze current fashion trends according to the category, consumer preferences and market opportunities to inform design decisions. Choose and source fabrics, colors, trims, and other materials for each design. Collaborating with sales team to ensure customer needs are met. Direct art team and provided direction and inspiration for print and graphic needs. Mentor Associate and Jr design teams to achieve the best possible outcome.

Apparel Graphics Designer at Jerry Leigh

March 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020

License apparel for Women’s, Men’s, & Kids. Work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment to produce seasonal designs of license apparel, hardlines, and accessories for Disney Resort and Parks, Mattel, and Hello Kitty. Present daily designs for graphic tees & textile prints under the leadership of Art Director. Weekly research and presentation of upcoming trends. Coordinate with art and creative directors for timeline and direction to ensure deadlines are met.

Apparel Graphics Designer at Project Social T

September 28, 2009 - January 29, 2015

Contemporary and Jr design clothing company selling to Urban Outfitters, Top Shop, Free people, and specialty boutiques. • Create and manage all things related to art including graphics for and set designs for trade shows, art board, CAD’s and special client requests. • Execute 50+ Graphics and art for collections on a monthly basis in all mediums including freehand, painting, Photoshop and Illustrator. • Initiated photoshoots and produce line narrative through lookbooks and social media.

Apparel Graphics Designer at Torrid / Hot Topic

August 14, 2015 - May 13, 2017

Apparel for Jr’s and Plus size Women’s. • Design original digital art and assets for all categories using various mediums including water color painting to original hand drawn art for online sales and retail stores. • Successfully developed art on tees that have been re-ordered many times due to their popularity and demand. • Communicate and present design concept through boards and presentation. • Partner with design leadership and art directors to ensure deadlines are met. OCT. 2009 - FEB. 2015