I'm Tammy Tan, a graphic and textile designer with over 14 years of experience working with top-name brand companies as well as small businesses. My experience spans from apparel, surface design, book illustration, type design, to calligraphy and event signage. I'm creative with strong core design skills, concept generation, trend research, problem solving, and critical thinking, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create compelling visuals across print and digital media.

Tammy Tan

I'm Tammy Tan, a graphic and textile designer with over 14 years of experience working with top-name brand companies as well as small businesses. My experience spans from apparel, surface design, book illustration, type design, to calligraphy and event signage. I'm creative with strong core design skills, concept generation, trend research, problem solving, and critical thinking, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create compelling visuals across print and digital media.

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I’m Tammy Tan, a graphic and textile designer with over 14 years of experience working with top-name brand companies as well as small businesses. My experience spans from apparel, surface design, book illustration, type design, to calligraphy and event signage.

I’m creative with strong core design skills, concept generation, trend research, problem solving, and critical thinking, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create compelling visuals across print and digital media.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer, Graphic + Textile at Marmot
March 1, 2025 - Present
Lead design for Marmot print & pattern, apparel graphics for Snow sports, Outerwear, Sportswear, and Logo wear. Kicked off a new Branding program across trims and labels across all categories.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed
August 1, 2012 - Present
Work directly with Art Directors and teams to design a range of briefs and projects from children's book illustration, children's apparel graphics and prints, to font creation, calligraphy, high-end stationery, and editorial work.
Lead Creative at Old Navy
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023
Lead creative for the Family collection seasonal and holiday apparel graphics for all divisions (Baby, Toddler, Kids, Adult, Sleep). Built fresh and compelling assortments for breadth in multiple categories, including special collaborations; notable collections included gender-inclusive Pride capsule.
Designer, Graphics and Textiles at Gymboree
October 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Led newborn department aesthetics, presenting to leadership; led cross-functional teams to bring new brand direction; transformed newborn assortment to differentiate product while maintaining cohesive cross-team collaboration.
Graphic Artist at Carter's | OshKosh B'gosh
July 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Developed hand lettering art and graphics, prints/patterns, and illustrations; re-colored artwork for concept to final graphics for all divisions with a focus on newborn, girl, and sleep product lines.
Calligrapher & Asst Designer at Ladyfingers Letterpress
February 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014
Specialized in traditional and modern calligraphy, and integrated handwriting into letterpress wedding stationery and greeting cards; assisted in design and production of samples and packaging.
Archaeological Illustrator at Poggio Civitate Archaeological Project
January 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Specialized in scientific illustration of Etruscan artifacts; created informed renderings and site reconstructions; contributed to conservation and documentation.

Education

BFA in Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design
September 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services