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I am a graphic designer with expertise in surface pattern design, in addition to print, email, packaging, and marketing design. With over a decade of experience, my work spans housewares, wallpaper, textiles, stationery, and apparel.
Known for a playfully sophisticated illustration style, I create versatile, adaptable surface patterns tailored to each project. I am grounded in both surface pattern and marketing collateral design, guiding everything from concept to completion and prioritizing clear communication and collaboration to achieve outstanding results.
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Work Experience
Contract Surface Pattern Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2012 - PresentConceptualize and design various prints and patterns for brand partners and clients for end-use products, including but not limited to fabric, wallpaper, cookware, stoneware, apparel, and paper products.
Contract Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2012 - PresentDesigned multi-channel marketing materials for clients such as Le Creuset, Lettuce.co, Harland Clarke, American Journal Experts. Led evolution of brand style guidelines, creating logos and visual identities and performing packaging redesigns.
Managing Member, Lead Designer at Collier Rose Ink
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018A textile, wallpaper, and home accessories brand with a playfully sophisticated aesthetic. Illustrated and designed all surface patterns, created seamless repeats, prepared vendor-ready files for production. Sourced and maintained vendor relations, coordinated with suppliers to ensure color and quality. Managed ecommerce via Shopify and company finances; collaborated with clients on colorways and patterns.
Visual Designer at Expressionery.com & Walmart Stationery (Harland Clarke)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Designed and managed end-to-end marketing materials including direct mailers, print advertisements, e-files, email campaigns, display ads, social images, and inserts; contributed to site redesign and branding; created consumer stationery products.
Account Assistant – Premium and Key Accounts at E&J Gallo Winery
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Managed Key Account, Regional, and Premium Brand POS production projects; acted as liaison between internal design and external brand teams; prioritized projects to meet objectives within timeline and budget.
Design Coordinator at Pottery Barn Product Development Office, Williams-Sonoma, Inc
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Managed production and receiving of 500+ development samples; built relationships with overseas vendors; contributed to brand strategy and product development; supported seasonal brand plans and category reviews.
Merchandising Coordinator at Caspari
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Managed planograms, product images, and merchandising requests; designed seasonal marketing materials; supported launch of B2C and B2B websites; analyzed fixture displays and researched new product sales potential.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Art History at University of Virginia
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Graphic Design Continuing Education at UC Berkeley Extension
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013Qualifications
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Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other
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