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I am an innovative and detail-oriented apparel designer with 6+ years of experience across sustainable apparel design, technical design, and brand development. I am adept at driving product innovation through consumer insights, trend forecasting, and collaborative execution—with contributions to high-visibility brand partnerships and licensed collections. I have a proven ability to take concepts from ideation to production while aligning creative direction with business goals. I am passionate about merging design with sustainability and purpose-driven storytelling.…I am an innovative and detail-oriented apparel designer with 6+ years of experience across sustainable apparel design, technical design, and brand development. I am adept at driving product innovation through consumer insights, trend forecasting, and collaborative execution—with contributions to high-visibility brand partnerships and licensed collections. I have a proven ability to take concepts from ideation to production while aligning creative direction with business goals. I am passionate about merging design with sustainability and purpose-driven storytelling.

Katelyn Shumate

Designer, Illustrator, Brand Designer, +1

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I am an innovative and detail-oriented apparel designer with 6+ years of experience across sustainable apparel design, technical design, and brand development. I am adept at driving product innovation through consumer insights, trend forecasting, and collaborative execution—with contributions to high-visibility brand partnerships and licensed collections. I have a proven ability to take concepts from ideation to production while aligning creative direction with business goals. I am passionate about merging design with sustainability and purpose-driven storytelling.…I am an innovative and detail-oriented apparel designer with 6+ years of experience across sustainable apparel design, technical design, and brand development. I am adept at driving product innovation through consumer insights, trend forecasting, and collaborative execution—with contributions to high-visibility brand partnerships and licensed collections. I have a proven ability to take concepts from ideation to production while aligning creative direction with business goals. I am passionate about merging design with sustainability and purpose-driven storytelling.

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I am an innovative and detail-oriented apparel designer with 6+ years of experience across sustainable apparel design, technical design, and brand development. I am adept at driving product innovation through consumer insights, trend forecasting, and collaborative execution—with contributions to high-visibility brand partnerships and licensed collections.

I have a proven ability to take concepts from ideation to production while aligning creative direction with business goals. I am passionate about merging design with sustainability and purpose-driven storytelling.

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Work Experience

Brand Founder & Designer at Amesace

January 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025

Founded Amesace and led the design and launch of a fully sustainable apparel line, establishing a cohesive brand identity aligned with eco-conscious values. Drove end-to-end product development including trend forecasting, fabric and trim sourcing, and creation of technical packages. Directed photoshoots and brand storytelling, and stewarded partnerships with vendors to ensure ethical sourcing and on-time delivery. Special projects included the Gronk Beach Super Bowl collaboration (custom denim vests) and a Yellowstone x Wrangler licensed collection with on-brand graphics and technical packs.

Assistant Designer at Wrangler

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Supported seasonal deliverables, color and graphic development, and coordination with Asia-based vendors and internal teams to execute timelines. Contributed to capsule collections and high-profile design collaborations, including Yellowstone x Wrangler.

Technical Apparel Sketch Illustrator at Cato Corporation

October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019

Created technical flats and 3D CAD presentations to support development, and compiled technical packages for overseas production. Assisted with fit prototypes and construction, collaborating across design, development, and production teams.

Product Development & Design Intern at Angela Kim Couture

August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018

Supported product development and design processes, conducted trend research, and assisted with fittings and design meetings, contributing to development timelines and production readiness.