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Fine Artist, textile & CAD designer blending hand developed artistry with technical precision to create production ready prints across women’s, men’s, kid’s, intimates, fashion and home. Known for transforming original artwork into fully engineered repeats and manufacturable designs. Fast, versatile and highly collaborative, equally comfortable sketching, painting, and diving deep into Photoshop & NedGraphics.…Fine Artist, textile & CAD designer blending hand developed artistry with technical precision to create production ready prints across women’s, men’s, kid’s, intimates, fashion and home. Known for transforming original artwork into fully engineered repeats and manufacturable designs. Fast, versatile and highly collaborative, equally comfortable sketching, painting, and diving deep into Photoshop & NedGraphics.

Jen Dunlap Gillespie

Textile Designer, Designer, Illustrator, +2

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Fine Artist, textile & CAD designer blending hand developed artistry with technical precision to create production ready prints across women’s, men’s, kid’s, intimates, fashion and home. Known for transforming original artwork into fully engineered repeats and manufacturable designs. Fast, versatile and highly collaborative, equally comfortable sketching, painting, and diving deep into Photoshop & NedGraphics.…Fine Artist, textile & CAD designer blending hand developed artistry with technical precision to create production ready prints across women’s, men’s, kid’s, intimates, fashion and home. Known for transforming original artwork into fully engineered repeats and manufacturable designs. Fast, versatile and highly collaborative, equally comfortable sketching, painting, and diving deep into Photoshop & NedGraphics.

Available to hire

Fine Artist, textile & CAD designer blending hand developed artistry with technical precision to create production ready prints across women’s, men’s, kid’s, intimates, fashion and home. Known for transforming original artwork into fully engineered repeats and manufacturable designs. Fast, versatile and highly collaborative, equally comfortable sketching, painting, and diving deep into Photoshop & NedGraphics.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Work Experience

Textile Graphic Designer at Kellwood Company

September 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026

Created original artwork and developed production-ready prints across multiple brands, balancing trend direction with client needs. Reworked existing and purchased prints into proprietary designs, ensuring full originality in collaboration with the legal department. Executed full CAD pipeline from hand drawn elements to Photoshop development, utilizing NedGraphics for production setup. Designed embellishments and embroideries in Illustrator using custom thread, bead, and sequin brushes and applications. Built custom palettes and colorways aligned with seasonal direction and brand requirements. Managed multiple projects across cross-functional teams and brands in a fast-paced production environment.

Textile & CAD Designer at Southern Tide

December 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025

Designed original prints across multiple categories, balancing brand heritage with trend driven direction. Owned all CAD execution, including repeat development, color separation, and production ready files. Reworked and elevated legacy and purchased artwork to align with seasonal directives. Served as sole CAD specialist, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across all deliverables.

CAD Designer at Nikki Martinkovic Studio

February 1, 2016 - Present

Produce detailed, production ready prints in repeat and color separation using Photoshop and Illustrator. Manage concurrent design projects with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Owner & Designer at Bon & Venture

May 1, 2020 - March 1, 2025

Designed and sold original textile collections across 6+ retail locations and international markets. Created hand painted and digital artwork inspired by Lowcountry flora and fauna. Collaborated with international mills to develop high quality textiles. Managed branding, e-commerce, marketing, and client relationships.

Print & CAD Designer at Eye Dazzler

January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Developed weekly print collections based on seasonal trends and client briefs. Delivered full CAD services, including color separation, repeats, and production ready files. Translated hand drawn or painted artwork into versatile, digital, production ready designs.

Print Designer at DressBarn, Inc.

February 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019

Designed original and reworked prints for seasonal collections. Developed multiple colorways and companion prints in Photoshop and NedGraphics. Delivered production ready artwork under tight deadlines.

Print Designer at Surface Print Source

April 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019

Created two weekly mini collections (8-20 prints) for fashion and home clients. Focused on hand painted and trend driven, production ready artwork.

Print Designer at Madewell

January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016

Designed prints and embellishments for accessories and soft goods. Developed artwork from vintage references and scans while collaborating in color development.

Print Designer at Macy’s

November 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Created original hand painted artwork (watercolor, acrylic, gouache) for seasonal print collections. Developed production ready repeats and color separations using Photoshop and Ned Graphics.