I'm Eric J. Xie, a multidisciplinary designer with 20+ years of experience spanning textile design, digital illustration, animation, landscaping, and multimedia production. I blend a strong fine art foundation with advanced digital skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, and AI-assisted workflows) to develop seamless patterns, color stories, and print-ready artwork for fabric and paper, with emphasis on swimwear and fashion textiles. I excel at integrating hand-painted techniques with modern production methods, managing complete creative pipelines from concept and storytelling to AI-generated content, video production, and final delivery. I'm also driven by music—vocal performance, songwriting, and production—that fuels my creative approach to visual design and storytelling.…

Eric J. Xie

I'm Eric J. Xie, a multidisciplinary designer with 20+ years of experience spanning textile design, digital illustration, animation, landscaping, and multimedia production. I blend a strong fine art foundation with advanced digital skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, and AI-assisted workflows) to develop seamless patterns, color stories, and print-ready artwork for fabric and paper, with emphasis on swimwear and fashion textiles. I excel at integrating hand-painted techniques with modern production methods, managing complete creative pipelines from concept and storytelling to AI-generated content, video production, and final delivery. I'm also driven by music—vocal performance, songwriting, and production—that fuels my creative approach to visual design and storytelling.…

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I’m Eric J. Xie, a multidisciplinary designer with 20+ years of experience spanning textile design, digital illustration, animation, landscaping, and multimedia production. I blend a strong fine art foundation with advanced digital skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, and AI-assisted workflows) to develop seamless patterns, color stories, and print-ready artwork for fabric and paper, with emphasis on swimwear and fashion textiles.

I excel at integrating hand-painted techniques with modern production methods, managing complete creative pipelines from concept and storytelling to AI-generated content, video production, and final delivery. I’m also driven by music—vocal performance, songwriting, and production—that fuels my creative approach to visual design and storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

VP of Animation / Art Director at Waysun Inc.
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Led animation and visual design projects as Deputy General Manager. Created 3 full animation comic books independently. Designed book covers, illustrations, and character concepts. Produced visual assets for games, including character and animal designs. Integrated digital illustration and storytelling techniques.
Senior Textile Designer (Swimwear & Sportswear) at Freelance /Contract, New York, NY
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2020
Designed textile prints for major fashion and swimwear brands; Specialized in seamless repeat patterns and print-ready artwork; Developed colorways and handled color reduction for production; Worked with brands including DKNY, Michael Kors (MMK), Juicy Couture, TYR, and others; Created original prints from hand painting to digital execution; Collaborated with production teams for fabric printing processes.
Senior Textile Designer (Swimwear & Sportswear) at Freelance / Contract
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2020
Designed textile prints for major fashion and swimwear brands. Specialized in seamless repeat patterns and print-ready artwork. Developed colorways and handled color reduction for production. Worked with brands including DKNY, Michael Kors (MMK), Juicy Couture, TYR, and others. Created original prints from hand painting to digital execution. Collaborated with production teams for fabric printing processes.
Textile Designer (Woman,Man,kids) at Guilford Mills
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Produced original textile designs from concept to final print; Transitioned traditional artwork into digital formats for manufacturing; Worked closely with print production teams; Focused on patterns and conversational design.
Textile Designer (Woman, Man, kids) at Guilford Mills
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Produced original textile designs from concept to final print; Transitioned traditional artwork into digital formats for manufacturing; Worked closely with print production teams; Original design with patterns & conversational design.
Textile Designer (Women, Men, Kids) at Guilford Mills
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Produced original textile designs from concept to final print. Transitioned traditional artwork into digital formats for manufacturing. Worked closely with print production teams. Original design with patterns & conversational design.
Textile & Surface Designer (Home Furnishing /Silk Design) at Raymond Waites Design & Freelance
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Designed wallpaper and home furnishing patterns. Created original silk designs for fashion applications. Delivered hand-painted and digital pattern solutions.
Textile & Surface Designer (Home Furnishing / Silk Design) at Raymond Waites Design & Freelance
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Designed wallpaper and home furnishing patterns. Created original silk designs for fashion applications. Delivered hand-painted and digital pattern solutions.

Education

Graphic Design Studies at School of Visual Arts
May 20, 1993 - September 20, 1996
Music Education at Xinghai Academy
January 18, 1983 - May 7, 1986
Fine Arts Training at Guangdong Fine Art School
June 1, 1987 - August 30, 1990
Graphic Design Studies at School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Fine Arts Training at Guangdong Fine Art School, China
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Music Education at Xinghai Academy, China
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Other, Education

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