Textile designer and creative lead with an expertise in surface design and a deep understanding of color, materials, and production.

Elaine Shen

Textile designer and creative lead with an expertise in surface design and a deep understanding of color, materials, and production.

Available to hire

Textile designer and creative lead with an expertise in surface design and a deep understanding of color, materials, and production.

Work Experience

Head of Art and Design at Sabah Shoes
April 1, 2025 - Present
Lead creative direction and design for Sabah Shoes' full product line (footwear, accessories, prints) from concept to launch; conduct trend and color research; drive category expansion; manage end-to-end sample development; coordinate with domestic and international vendors; source materials and on-site development.
Designer at Sabah Shoes
October 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025
Designed and managed footwear and accessories across multiple seasons; oversaw full product development lifecycle from concept to production; maintained daily communication with domestic and international suppliers to ensure quality and timelines; traveled to factories for on-site development.
Instructor at Textile Arts Center
November 1, 2021 - Present
Design and plan courses in machine knitting; teach group and private lessons in machine knitting.
Print Design Intern at Free People
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Assisted print design team in developing prints; hand-painted motifs and drew elements for prints; coordinated with domestic and international vendors and mills to execute prints using Photoshop and NedGraphics.
Artist in Residence at Textile Arts Center
October 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Selected to develop a body of work during a 9-month residency with master classes, mentorship, and studio space among a cohort of residents.
Designer and Owner at Elaine Shen Studio
February 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Founded a knitted apparel and accessory brand on a domestic knitting machine; launched an e-commerce platform.

Education

BFA at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment

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