I am a multidisciplinary creative team leader who thrives at the intersection of art, design, and production. I founded E. Daniel Robinson to negotiate, concept, and deliver fine art, graphic design, and apparel/accessory projects while guiding clients through both professional and private art and design initiatives. My approach blends hands-on craft with strategic leadership to build cohesive, impactful brands and products. Beyond design, I have a broad background in administration, scientific fieldwork, health services, education, events, and technical development. This diverse experience helps me collaborate effectively with executives, production teams, and global partners to translate ideas into tangible results across fashion, web, and multimedia contexts.

Elijah Daniel Robinson

I am a multidisciplinary creative team leader who thrives at the intersection of art, design, and production. I founded E. Daniel Robinson to negotiate, concept, and deliver fine art, graphic design, and apparel/accessory projects while guiding clients through both professional and private art and design initiatives. My approach blends hands-on craft with strategic leadership to build cohesive, impactful brands and products. Beyond design, I have a broad background in administration, scientific fieldwork, health services, education, events, and technical development. This diverse experience helps me collaborate effectively with executives, production teams, and global partners to translate ideas into tangible results across fashion, web, and multimedia contexts.

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I am a multidisciplinary creative team leader who thrives at the intersection of art, design, and production. I founded E. Daniel Robinson to negotiate, concept, and deliver fine art, graphic design, and apparel/accessory projects while guiding clients through both professional and private art and design initiatives. My approach blends hands-on craft with strategic leadership to build cohesive, impactful brands and products.
Beyond design, I have a broad background in administration, scientific fieldwork, health services, education, events, and technical development. This diverse experience helps me collaborate effectively with executives, production teams, and global partners to translate ideas into tangible results across fashion, web, and multimedia contexts.

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Work Experience

Founder, Designer, Artist, Instructor at E. Daniel Robinson
November 1, 2012 - November 1, 2025
Founded and led diverse art and design projects for clients, negotiating, conceptualizing, and executing fine art, graphic design, and apparel/accessory designs. Delivered a broad range of creative services for both professional and private initiatives.
Contract Senior Designer at o5 Group - Jackson Reed
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Led creative direction for Elie Tahari Men’s replacement brand, managing current and new team members. Directed day-to-day development/production, coordinated international teams across Outerwear, Knits, Wovens, Bottoms, Underwear, Swim, Denim; implemented trends with classic styling; aligned department goals with Sales, Marketing, Graphic Design, and R&D; owned final approval and conversion to factory production.
Senior Designer at WEARFIRST
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Led creative vision with CEO/President to compete in new categories while preserving brand integrity; advised objectives for Production, Sales, Ecom/Marketing; refreshed Art Department initiatives for Graphic/Print categories; advanced Color & Trim development; designed Outerwear, Tops, Bottoms, Knits, Wovens, Pants, and Engineered Graphics; led Fabric/Trim R&D and served as international liaison.
Men's Designer at Alfred Dunner, Inc - CRWTH
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Built Alfred Dunner’s first Men’s Design Division; partnered with CEO/President to lead domestic/international initiatives; directed seasonal calendar, SKU planning, and artistic vision; designed Leather, Outerwear, Tops, Bottoms, Underwear/Lounge, Knits, Wovens, Prints & Graphics; collaborated with Sales/Marketing/Ecom/Social Media to establish a distinctive brand identity; grew line sell-through and reorders; managed global sourcing, sampling, and shipping; owned final development approvals for factory production.
Freelance Men’s Designer at J. Crew
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Designed 300+ styles across Tops, Underwear, Lounge, Ties, & Prints; conducted Fabric R&D; produced tech packs, specs, fabric orders, and presentations using multiple software platforms.
Web Development Contractor at Quantum Deets
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Collaborated with developers to align back-end and front-end code, strengthening UI/UX; applied JavaScript, CSS, and HTML to improve infrastructures for social media and websites.
Executive Assistant Designer at Express, Inc
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Joined EVP and Men’s Outerwear/Leather, Tailoring, & Fabric R&D teams to design seasonal assortments; promoted from Freelance to Full-Time; produced sketches, BOMs, leather/fabric specs, trims, graphics, and tech packs for 450+ items; coordinated interdepartmentally and globally across product life cycle, QA, and calendar; developed new designs, samples, and market research.
Freelance Designer at PVH - Calvin Klein
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Collaborated with Accessory Design to develop belts, belt bags, flip flops, hats, graphics; created sketches, BOMs, imagery, tech pack assets, and branding elements used across CK accessories.
Design Director's Assistant at G-III - Andrew Marc
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Supported Design Director in building the Marc by Marc brand foundation; contributed to 200+ SKU collection; helped shape brand identity and season direction; assisted with outerwear, tops, bottoms, knits, wovens, trims, and graphics.
Leather Outerwear Design Intern at G-III - Cole Haan
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Conceived and developed leather outerwear pieces for Men’s and Women’s teams; analyzed market trends to translate into reports, sketches, and tech pack drawings.

Education

A.A.S., Menswear Design at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
August 1, 2007 - May 1, 2011
A.A.S., Fashion Design at Bay State College, Boston, MA
August 1, 2005 - May 1, 2007
State License, Massage Therapy at Parker University, Dallas, TX
January 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013

Qualifications

State License, Massage Therapy
January 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013

Industry Experience

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