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Christine Cierski was born and raised in a small town in Eastern Pennsylvania. From a very early age, she had an affinity for art, always holding a pencil; always drawing, always creating. This passion led her to the prestigious Parsons School of Design in NYC. It was here where she obtained a BFA in Fashion Design and spent nearly a decade working at numerous fashion brands honing in her skillset of designing women’s cut & sew knits and wovens.
In most recent years, Christine has been working remotely as a Freelance Designer for numerous Womenswear brands. In addition to her freelance work, she is expanding her artistic focus through print design and graphic design. Christine has a high level of versatility in her artistic focus, which includes design consulting, trend research, styling, photography and photo editing.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
CAD Design Contractor at Draper James
January 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025Translating womens & childrens hand-sketched designs into CADs; implementing color, print/artwork & texture; manipulating print/artwork to create unique scales and stripe directions; updating CADs after fittings and post-production meetings.
Design Contractor at Ophelia & Indigo
May 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025Collaborated with founders to bring sustainable womenswear collections to fruition; referenced moodboards to generate initial hand-sketched designs; translated designs into CADs and prepared tech packs to ensure quality standards.
Designer at Shein X Designer
March 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025Created a women’s wear collection from concept to production; researched trend directions; translated hand sketches into technical flats with color/print/texture; produced tech packs and collaborated with overseas production managers to review samples.
Associate Designer at Kohl's
May 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025Lead designer of women’s woven & knit tops; created detailed technical flats; contributed to monthly assortment direction; collaborated with product development, buying and tech teams; built vendor/mill partnerships to source fabric & trim.
Associate Designer, Cut/Sew Knitwear & Wovens; Assistant Designer, Cut/Sew Knitwear at Susana Monaco
July 1, 2015 - October 16, 2025Lead designer of cut and sew knitwear; translated hand sketches to technical flats; developed seasonal prints; created tech packs; collaborated with production, technical, and sales teams; managed product shoots and image retouching; coordinated trims and sewing room supplies.
Fabric/Design Coordinator at ZAC POSEN
March 1, 2012 - October 16, 2025Sourced & acquired fabric for sampling & production; assisted in development of custom textile designs, prints and color palettes; interfaced with fabric books, tracking and budgeting.
Freelance Designer & Illustrator at Swatch Hub
January 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025Collaborated with founder to visually create looks using embroidery pieces; facilitated visual representations of embroidery patterns through detailed hand-drawn sketches and digital rendering; illustrations used to communicate potential garment translations.
Costume Illustrator at Conquer Loud
September 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025Collaborated with stylist and designer to create a one-of-a-kind costume for a BET Awards performance; illustration depicted the full look for approval, as well as guidance for pattern maker and tailor.
Designer at Victoria’s Secret
May 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025Designed silhouettes, lace placements and embroidery layouts for Sexy Little Things division; assisted in fit sessions and coordinated with vendors to ensure fit, quality and construction for samples/production approvals.
Pattern Designer at Kaufman Franco
February 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025Drafted patterns and communicated with in-house sample makers regarding garment construction; corrected patterns after fittings; organized atelier fabric inventory and monitored incoming fabrics for sampling & production.
Assistant Designer at Talbots
January 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025 Assisted in the review and approval of development and production samples; specified accessory samples; entered measurements in tech packs; collaborated with CAD team to design prints, layouts and color palettes.
Assistant Designer at Reed Krakoff/Coach
October 1, 2010 - October 16, 2025Researched and organized seasonal inspiration; developed leather swatch books; dyed fabrics and trims; prepared for production for high-profile client.
Translator at J. Crew
September 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025Translated hand sketches to technical flats for Women’s, Men’s & Crew divisions; assisted in preparing looks for Spring/Summer 2010 presentations; hand-sewn embellishments on accessories and garments; supported styling for presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design at Parsons The New School for Design
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2010Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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