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Fashion Design graduate from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) with 15+ years of experience across design and development for accessories, apparel, soft home goods, costume, and print. Proven track record leading multi-million-dollar product programs for major retailers across the US and Canada.
Known for a strong aesthetic eye, forward-thinking mindset, and cross-functional leadership—translating concepts into actionable development plans, improving processes, and streamlining quality. Skilled in fabric science and sourcing, textile/print design, competitive & trend intelligence, and mentoring creative teams and offshore partners.
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Work Experience
Senior Print Designer at San Francisco Bay Area, CA
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2025Designed and illustrated print and pattern for soft home accessories line plans (comforters, quilts, pillows, throw blankets, etc.) supporting plans valued over $55M annually for retailers including Target, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Amazon, Wal-Mart, and Bed Bath & Beyond. Directed a satellite team of artists and illustrators in China for hand renderings and art styles. Served as key designer for the CosmoLiving license and lead designer for Cedar & Rose, an in-house bohemian lifestyle brand. Delivered and maintained existing designs that became top best sellers for e-commerce and mass retail channels.
Senior Print Designer
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2025Textile and Product Designer for soft home accessories line plans valued at over $55M annually, for retailers including Target, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Amazon, Wal-Mart, Bed Bath & Beyond among other major US and Canadian retailers. Design and illustrate print and pattern for bedding accessories such as comforters, quilts, pillows, throws. Direct satellite team of artists and illustrators in China for hand renderings and various art styles. Key Designer for CosmoLiving license; Lead Designer for Cedar & Rose, a bohemian lifestyle in-house brand. Existing designs are proven top-ten best sellers at Target, Wal-Mart and Kohl’s.
Senior Accessories Designer at New York, NY
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Designed and merchandised seasonal line plans valued over $15M in annual sales for mass market retailers including Urban Outfitters, Free People, Anthropologie, Hot Topic, Justice, Bass, and Aeropostale. Reduced costs by nearly $1M by negotiating sample pricing and product costs while liaising with showrooms and China factories, including travel to Shanghai for sourcing materials and reporting trends. Created CAD artwork for line sheets and presentation materials, and led a Wal-Mart team supporting three seasonal soft accessory programs valued at $3.2M. Designed and merchandised a ladies scarf line delivered 15 SKUs that generated $4M in new revenue; identified improved fabric options to save additional project expense.
Senior Accessories Designer
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Designed and merchandised seasonal line plans valued at over $15M in annual sales for mass market retailers including Urban Outfitters, Free People, Anthropologie, Hot Topic, Justice, Bass, and Aeropostale. Slashed costs by nearly $1M by negotiating sample pricing and product costs; Traveled to Shanghai to source materials and report on new trends for various accounts. Created CAD artwork for line sheets, PDQs, merchandise fixtures and presentation boards and illustrated key graphic and print design for children and ladies’ accessories. Lead Designer on Wal-Mart team: Drove three seasonal soft accessory programs valued at $3.2M; increased program size/sales by 10%. Designed, merchandised, and delivered 15 SKUs ladies scarf line to Wal-Mart resulting in new revenue of $4M for the company: Sourced new materials for this specific program, finding better quality fabric at reduced cost which saved an additional $85K in project expenses.
Accessories, Apparel & Print Designer at New York, NY
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015Led textile and product design for major brands and private label retailers including Eddie Bauer, Calvin Klein, Isaac Mizrahi, Urban Outfitters, and others. Designed and developed a Wal-Mart bandana program generating $14M in revenue and 400K+ units sold in one week, the largest weekly sales volume in company history. Streamlined organizational systems by building an online database for projects/artwork and a catalog of 600+ color standards and prints. Built licensed accessories collections for Calvin Klein and Isaac Mizrahi (hats, gloves, scarves).
Accessories, Apparel & Print Designer
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Lead textile and product designer for major brands both domestic and abroad including Eddie Bauer, Calvin Klein, Isaac Mizrahi, Urban Outfitters, and private label retailer brands. Designed and developed Wal-Mart bandana program generating $14M in revenue and over 400K units sold within one week, the largest weekly sales volume in company history. Streamlined organizational systems by creating an online database for all projects and artwork, as well as a catalog of over 600 color standards, color cards and coloring prints. Built Calvin Klein and Isaac Mizrahi licensed accessories collection, including hats, gloves and scarves.
Education
Associate Degree in Applied Science, Fashion Design at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026Associate Degree in Applied Science (Fashion Design) at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026Qualifications
Associate Degree in Applied Science, Fashion Design
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment
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