Dynamic textile designer and creative thinker with a strong background in soft home product design and market trend analysis. Highly adaptable professional with extensive experience in fast-paced retail and product merchandising, offering exceptional communication skills and a passion for crafting visually appealing products. Attended the Fashion Institute of Technology with an AAS in Textile/Surface Design.

Rebecca Schwarz

Dynamic textile designer and creative thinker with a strong background in soft home product design and market trend analysis. Highly adaptable professional with extensive experience in fast-paced retail and product merchandising, offering exceptional communication skills and a passion for crafting visually appealing products. Attended the Fashion Institute of Technology with an AAS in Textile/Surface Design.

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Dynamic textile designer and creative thinker with a strong background in soft home product design and market trend analysis. Highly adaptable professional with extensive experience in fast-paced retail and product merchandising, offering exceptional communication skills and a passion for crafting
visually appealing products. Attended the Fashion Institute of Technology with an AAS in Textile/Surface Design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Pattern Designer at Indigo Home INC.
November 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Created production-ready textile prints, repeat patterns, placement graphics, and engineered designs for soft home and pet product markets for a B2B company. Main buyer was TJX; approximately 60% of personal designs were bought and sold in stores, with a focus on children's and young adult markets.
Textile Designer at Indigo Home, Inc.
November 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Designed textile prints and patterns aligned with market trends; managed multiple design projects concurrently to ensure on-time delivery within budget; created visually appealing merchandising displays and assisted customers, enhancing shopping experiences.
Retail Sales Associate at Katherine Tess
June 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions. Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed. Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases. Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically to attract more customers.
Textile Designer at Bunger Surf Shop
August 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Computer Aided Print Design (CAD); Illustration, Photoshop, Lightroom; woven design and CAD; decorative fabrics and surfaces; traditional techniques in fine arts. Focus on textile color fundamentals and design for surf apparel and related products.

Education

Associate of Applied Science at Fashion Institute of Technology
August 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Associate of Applied Science in Textile / Surface Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment