Hi, I’m Angie McAfee, a versatile designer and textile artist with over 20 years of experience in textile design, graphic design, and hand-painted illustration. I create original prints, branding assets, and surface patterns for fashion, home, and retail, blending traditional drawing with digital techniques to produce repeatable art that resonates with buyers and consumers. I believe great design starts with clear concepts and collaborative teamwork. I’m passionate about clean communication, reliable project management, and delivering high-quality work on time. When I’m not designing, I’m expanding my portfolio and sharing techniques through teaching, social media, and community projects.

Angie McAfee

Hi, I’m Angie McAfee, a versatile designer and textile artist with over 20 years of experience in textile design, graphic design, and hand-painted illustration. I create original prints, branding assets, and surface patterns for fashion, home, and retail, blending traditional drawing with digital techniques to produce repeatable art that resonates with buyers and consumers. I believe great design starts with clear concepts and collaborative teamwork. I’m passionate about clean communication, reliable project management, and delivering high-quality work on time. When I’m not designing, I’m expanding my portfolio and sharing techniques through teaching, social media, and community projects.

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Hi, I’m Angie McAfee, a versatile designer and textile artist with over 20 years of experience in textile design, graphic design, and hand-painted illustration. I create original prints, branding assets, and surface patterns for fashion, home, and retail, blending traditional drawing with digital techniques to produce repeatable art that resonates with buyers and consumers.

I believe great design starts with clear concepts and collaborative teamwork. I’m passionate about clean communication, reliable project management, and delivering high-quality work on time. When I’m not designing, I’m expanding my portfolio and sharing techniques through teaching, social media, and community projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Assistant at The Classical Academy
November 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Promotional images for school events; Tee shirt & other product development design; Website maintenance
Stay-at-Home Mom at Self
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022
Career break; managed household responsibilities while maintaining art portfolio and freelance projects.
Marketing Assistant at The Classical Academy
October 1, 2025 - Present
Promotional images for school events; Tee shirt & other product development design; Website maintenance
Textile Designer at Self-employed (Freelance Textiles)
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Textile designs created by hand and digitally; studied trend research in fashion/home categories; watercolor hand painting; digital renderings; building community and product development
Textile Designer at Wakefield Design Studio
April 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Fashion textile designs; collaboration with design team; trend research and color development
Textile Designer at Beall’s Department Stores - Florida
October 1, 2007 - April 1, 2014
Original drawings & paintings for print repeat & screen art for Missy, Petite & Plus; over 650 styles; seasonal art updates; trend inspiration; color palette development; attended NY print shows
Cake & Cookie Designer at Freelance
October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2010
Custom designed, baked & decorated cakes; custom decorated cookies; wedding & event dessert design
Cake & Cookie Decorator at Cookies by Design
May 1, 2007 - October 31, 2007
Fully decorated cakes and cookies; product collaboration and decoration technique development
Graphic Artist at Sign X-Press
September 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007
Indoor-outdoor signage; production prep; signage for coroplast, aluminum signs, banners & vinyl; CorelDraw & FlexiSign
Design Consultant at Sultana & Associates
February 1, 2006 - September 30, 2006
Color palettes, lighting, furniture, accessories; project coordination with subcontractors; client meetings; design boards
Marketing Assistant at Century 21
August 1, 2005 - February 28, 2006
Promotional postcards, newsletters, brochures; billing & website maintenance; print coordination
Freelance Designer at Freelance
December 1, 1995 - February 28, 2006
Various projects including hand stationary designs, logos, website themes & image creation, tee screen designs, marketing visuals, wedding invitations

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art & Design
August 1, 1997 - May 15, 2001
Graduated Cum laude
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Ringling College of Art & Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Graphic Design at Memphis College of Art
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Adobe Illustrator
October 10, 2000 - October 10, 2024
Experience using Illustrator for over 20 years.
Adobe Photoshop
August 10, 2000 - October 10, 2024
Experience using Photoshop for over 20 years.
Textile Designer
October 10, 2007 - April 1, 2014
Internet and in-store product development design for Missy department
Graphic Design
August 10, 1996 - October 10, 2024
Graphic design work such as: logos, flyers, promo materials, posters, etc.

Industry Experience

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