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I’m a creative and technical designer with hands-on experience across both small, on-shore studios and larger off-shore factories. I’ve led apparel and soft goods development from concept to finished product, collaborating closely with teammates and partners to deliver thoughtful, market-driven pieces. Design has been my passion since my teen years, and I’m grateful to the mentors who shared their craft with me. I look forward inspiring the next generation with work that blends craft, technology, and storytelling.…I’m a creative and technical designer with hands-on experience across both small, on-shore studios and larger off-shore factories. I’ve led apparel and soft goods development from concept to finished product, collaborating closely with teammates and partners to deliver thoughtful, market-driven pieces. Design has been my passion since my teen years, and I’m grateful to the mentors who shared their craft with me. I look forward inspiring the next generation with work that blends craft, technology, and storytelling.

Kate Donohue

Designer, Product Designer, Illustrator, +1

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I’m a creative and technical designer with hands-on experience across both small, on-shore studios and larger off-shore factories. I’ve led apparel and soft goods development from concept to finished product, collaborating closely with teammates and partners to deliver thoughtful, market-driven pieces. Design has been my passion since my teen years, and I’m grateful to the mentors who shared their craft with me. I look forward inspiring the next generation with work that blends craft, technology, and storytelling.…I’m a creative and technical designer with hands-on experience across both small, on-shore studios and larger off-shore factories. I’ve led apparel and soft goods development from concept to finished product, collaborating closely with teammates and partners to deliver thoughtful, market-driven pieces. Design has been my passion since my teen years, and I’m grateful to the mentors who shared their craft with me. I look forward inspiring the next generation with work that blends craft, technology, and storytelling.

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I’m a creative and technical designer with hands-on experience across both small, on-shore studios and larger off-shore factories. I’ve led apparel and soft goods development from concept to finished product, collaborating closely with teammates and partners to deliver thoughtful, market-driven pieces.

Design has been my passion since my teen years, and I’m grateful to the mentors who shared their craft with me. I look forward inspiring the next generation with work that blends craft, technology, and storytelling.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Womenswear Creative Designer, Headwear Technical Designer at Champion

August 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019

Led seasonal collections from concept to finished product; created tech packs and BOMs; conducted market research and seasonal inspiration boards; analyzed samples and communicated changes to factories; managed color submissions.

Pattern Drafter, Sample Maker, Technical Designer, Lead Product Developer at Aircraft Covers Unlimited

September 1, 2021 - Present

Managed product lifecycle from concept to production in a small Wichita facility; built tech packs, drafted patterns, created prototypes, conducted fit assessments, and trained seamstresses; introduced SOPs to improve efficiency and increased product development by 200% in the first year.

Design and Product Development Assistant at Baldwin Denim

September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017

Supported design and product development; assisted stylist during in-house photoshoots; performed general assistant duties including errands and shipments to the LA office.

Maker / Owner / Sole-Proprietor at Gilded Jewelry Haus

February 1, 2014 - August 1, 2019

Founded and operated a small jewelry business featuring handmade, ethically sourced pieces; managed all aspects of operations including taxes, merchandising, marketing, and customer service.

Production Floor Supervisor at Athletic Provisions

July 1, 2013 - April 1, 2015

Coordinated production line from seamstresses to finishing; managed timelines, quality control, and training on industrial sewing machines for jerseys and uniforms.

Creative Designer, Headwear at Champion

August 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019

Led seasonal collections from concept to finished product with weekly cross-functional meetings including sourcing and brand partners. Utilized PLM to create tech packs and BOMs; expert in Adobe Illustrator; periodically presented seasonal inspiration boards aligned with adjacent market research. Analyzed samples and communicated changes; oversaw color submissions to meet company standards.

Pattern Drafter, Sample Maker, Technical Designer, and Lead Product Developer at Aircraft Covers Unlimited

September 1, 2021 - Present

Led the product lifecycle from start to finish in a small factory setting. Gathered customer requirements and built extensive tech packs (flat sketches, BOMs, construction instructions, labor times, specs). Drafted patterns from measurements, created prototypes, and conducted fit assessments until production approval. Introduced SOPs and trained seamstresses, resulting in a 200% increase in product development in the first year.