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I'm a furniture, lighting, and decor designer with over 7 years of experience creating standout products for the home. I believe that our spaces redefine how we live, and I dedicate my work to enhancing the home environment through thoughtful design and creative innovation. Currently, I design and provide creative direction for retail companies in the furniture, lighting, and home decor space. I work collaboratively with in-house design teams, engineers, and overseas sourcing partners to manage product development from concept through trend integration to delivery.…I'm a furniture, lighting, and decor designer with over 7 years of experience creating standout products for the home. I believe that our spaces redefine how we live, and I dedicate my work to enhancing the home environment through thoughtful design and creative innovation. Currently, I design and provide creative direction for retail companies in the furniture, lighting, and home decor space. I work collaboratively with in-house design teams, engineers, and overseas sourcing partners to manage product development from concept through trend integration to delivery.

Ellen McGarrigle

Product Designer, Designer, Creative Director, +2

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I'm a furniture, lighting, and decor designer with over 7 years of experience creating standout products for the home. I believe that our spaces redefine how we live, and I dedicate my work to enhancing the home environment through thoughtful design and creative innovation. Currently, I design and provide creative direction for retail companies in the furniture, lighting, and home decor space. I work collaboratively with in-house design teams, engineers, and overseas sourcing partners to manage product development from concept through trend integration to delivery.…I'm a furniture, lighting, and decor designer with over 7 years of experience creating standout products for the home. I believe that our spaces redefine how we live, and I dedicate my work to enhancing the home environment through thoughtful design and creative innovation. Currently, I design and provide creative direction for retail companies in the furniture, lighting, and home decor space. I work collaboratively with in-house design teams, engineers, and overseas sourcing partners to manage product development from concept through trend integration to delivery.

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I’m a furniture, lighting, and decor designer with over 7 years of experience creating standout products for the home. I believe that our spaces redefine how we live, and I dedicate my work to enhancing the home environment through thoughtful design and creative innovation.

Currently, I design and provide creative direction for retail companies in the furniture, lighting, and home decor space. I work collaboratively with in-house design teams, engineers, and overseas sourcing partners to manage product development from concept through trend integration to delivery.

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Work Experience

Product Designer & Developer at Dansk

February 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025

Brought in a split role with Schoolhouse following Food 52's acquisition of Dansk. Provided creative direction for Holiday 2023 - Fall 2024 seasons, launching dinnerware, serveware, and tabletop collections. Maintained brand DNA and worked with original Dansk designers to develop products appealing to a contemporary audience.

Product Designer - Furniture & Decor at Schoolhouse

February 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025

Designed across hard goods categories for furniture and decor, expanded the brand's furniture assortment by exploring new materials and product types, and managed upholstery fabric selection. Collaborated with design and merchant teams to improve products and diversify assortment across categories. Supported product development for up to 30+ SKUs per season from initial sketch to final production.

Freelance Industrial Designer at Alone Time Studio LLC

February 1, 2024 - Present

Currently working as a freelance industrial designer focusing on furniture and decor product designs and creative direction for retail companies. Collaborate with designers, engineers, and sourcing teams to create standout home products.

Designer - Furniture & Functional Hardgoods at Rejuvenation

May 31, 2022 - September 2, 2025

Lead designer of furniture and functional accessories with one direct report. Designed across hard goods categories focusing on seating and living room furniture for residential and contract grade. Worked closely with engineers and vendors to meet safety and quality standards. Managed associate designer producing storage, mirrors, planters, and bath products. Collaborated with designers to deliver cohesive seasonal collections as a team.

Associate Designer - Furniture & Lighting at Anthropologie

February 1, 2021 - September 2, 2025

Worked as an associate designer for furniture and lighting, contributing to product design and development of home goods in alignment with brand style and customer needs.