Andrea Sanderlin

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I am an experienced and collaborative design leader with a proven track record in the fashion industry.

About

I am an experienced and collaborative design leader with a proven track record in the fashion industry. I guide brand launches and growth from concept through production, excelling in color development, trend forecasting, fit, and product development, while mentoring teams to deliver strong, market-ready results.

I thrive on building cohesive brand aesthetics across multiple lines, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving design excellence from ideation to market. I enjoy staying ahead of trends and leading teams to deliver style-forward, commercially successful products.

  • Joined March 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Manufacturing

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Projects · 13

Sweater design detail

original sweater design, yarn, color and spec direction, Adobe Illustrator, Technical sketches, body fills

  • Designer
Sweater Design

Original sweater designs, color direction, yarn direction, color ways and pattern

  • Designer
Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator sketching illustrator designer

  • Freelance Digital Illustrator

Work experience· 14 roles

Design Consultant · Various Clients (Domestic and Overseas Vendors/Factories)Jan 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

Design from concept through production, technical sketching, line building, line sheets, merchandising, color and trend forecasting, styling, trend videos, market research, competitive analysis, tech packages, presentation; RTW, Activewear, Mens and Accessories. Clients included BetterMe, Dash Clothing, Inflow, Barnard College, Online Fashion; ongoing collaborations with GBNY, fit gbny, and Savona Charrise.

Design Consultant · Domestic and Overseas Vendors/FactoriesJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Design from concept through production including technical sketching, fashion illustration, line building, color and trend forecasting, styling, and market research. Worked on RTW, activewear, menswear, and accessories for various clients such as BetterMe, Dash Clothing, Inflow, Barnard College, and others.

Design Director · R Brand, New York (start-up)Dec 2023 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

Oversaw the launch of 22 private label brands across all genders and categories. Managed development, merchandising, styling, construction, production, marketing, and packaging. Collaborated cross-functionally to maintain consistent brand aesthetics. Mentored and developed the design team while coordinating extensive vendor communications.

Design Director · R BrandJan 2023 – Jan 2023 · 1 mo
Design Consultant · Livinguard, New York (contract)Dec 2022 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Capsule Collection Designer · Shein, New York (contract)Dec 2022 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Design Consultant · LivinguardJan 2022 – Jan 2022 · 1 mo
Capsule Collection Designer · Shein X NYCJan 2022 – Jan 2022 · 1 mo

Education

Bachelor's Degree · University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning2030 – 2025
· University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, Cincinnati, OH2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Bon-Ton Design Director of the Year2013 – 2014
Bon-Ton President's Award for Outstanding Performance2012 – 2013
Bon-Ton Best Gross Margin Over Last Year2008
Saks, Inc. Designer of the Year2030 – 2025

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