Senior Sock & Textile Designer at Smartwool

Led design collaborations with the Design Director to create innovative performance products. Duties included creating printed artwork and colorways for all product lines; developing knit-in graphics, technical pattern and machine art files for mills; developing woven artwork and technical files for mills; creating knit-downs of samples for cross-functional reference; presenting seasonal color, trend and pattern collections for buy-in; representing the brand at trade shows; coordinating with in-house teams and overseas mills to ensure quality and performance across print, knit and woven categories; traveling domestically and internationally to resolve development issues; leading 3D render production for all product lines; supervising direct reports and mentors; managing seasonal process, strategy, budget, and calendar for printed art and sock development; leading a consumer-trend research team providing bi-monthly qualitative trend analyses.

CAD Designer at Victoria’s Secret Pink

Maintained highest standards of artwork files for printing across hard and soft goods, researched new print and color separation methods for digital printing on textured or rounded surfaces; assisted in 3D rendering for hard goods; kept up-to-date on Adobe features and led monthly skill-share sessions for CAD team; created knit repeats, suggested yarns, gauge and knit techniques for accessory team.

Woven Textile Designer at American Eagle Outfitters

Created products with mass appeal by researching trends and color; produced printed artwork for all product lines; prepared pattern files for plain, twill, dobby, and jacquard weaves; maintained communication between design and production to ensure prints met requirements; advised on printing methods and practices to achieve business results; solved CAD/workflow or file management issues.

Associate Knit Textile Designer at Urban Outfitters

Developed knit-in graphics and created technical pattern files for mills; collaborated with design and in-house knitting lab; communicated with overseas mills to ensure design intent; created technical illustrations and specifications for knit products; also consulted with performance and activewear startup division to create high-performing products.

Associate Textile Designer at Sanctuary Clothing

Worked with senior designers on knit and woven product categories to develop mass-appeal garments; researched trends and color; created printed artwork; ensured print file standards were met; developed technical pattern files for mills; communicated with overseas mills to ensure design intent; produced technical illustrations and specifications for woven products.

Assistant Designer at Flap Happy

Developed children's UPF goods with printed artwork for all product lines; drafted patterns; created technical illustrations and specifications; conducted fit sessions and gathered user feedback to iterate and improve products; oversaw fabric compliance and certification testing.