I am Elizabeth Sharps, an accomplished Illustrator, Graphic and Textile Designer with extensive experience in textile print design, illustration, and product development for home furnishings and fashion brands. I create trend-forward designs, color palettes, and illustrations, and I’m proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and a range of weaving and printing processes. As an Emmy Award–winning illustrator, I’ve contributed to both freelance studios and corporate teams, including storyboard and character design for broadcast TV. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate concepts into compelling visuals and market-ready products.…

Elizabeth Sharps

I am Elizabeth Sharps, an accomplished Illustrator, Graphic and Textile Designer with extensive experience in textile print design, illustration, and product development for home furnishings and fashion brands. I create trend-forward designs, color palettes, and illustrations, and I’m proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and a range of weaving and printing processes. As an Emmy Award–winning illustrator, I’ve contributed to both freelance studios and corporate teams, including storyboard and character design for broadcast TV. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate concepts into compelling visuals and market-ready products.…

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I am Elizabeth Sharps, an accomplished Illustrator, Graphic and Textile Designer with extensive experience in textile print design, illustration, and product development for home furnishings and fashion brands. I create trend-forward designs, color palettes, and illustrations, and I’m proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and a range of weaving and printing processes.

As an Emmy Award–winning illustrator, I’ve contributed to both freelance studios and corporate teams, including storyboard and character design for broadcast TV. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate concepts into compelling visuals and market-ready products.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design Manager at Blue Jean Blues Live Music Venue
January 1, 2018 - Present
Graphic design for menus, signage, social media, and website management; coordinating musical talent bookings.
Independent Contractor at Sweetflower Studios
January 1, 1983 - Present
Self-employed specializing in apparel print graphics & textile design; events fashion sketcher; children's storybook illustrator; hand painting on apparel.
Senior Textile Designer at Uniform Advantage
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Designed repeat patterns and placement prints for seasonal uniform collections; product development using Illustrator, Photoshop and hand illustration; created storyboards for buyers/trade shows; established color palettes; PLM data entry; catalog covers.
Screen Print Designer at DMR Sales
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Developed trend-driven screen print designs and separations for international cruise lines; used Illustrator, Photoshop and hand illustration.
Souvenir and Gift Product Designer at Goldfarb Fischer Novelty, Inc.
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Supervised product development for souvenirs and gift items sold worldwide; print design for paper products and textiles; catalog/promotional materials; travel to gift shows; collaborated with factories in China.
Surface/Textile Designer at Dohler Manufacturing
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Provided fiber reactive print and jacquard designs for beach, bath, and kitchen towels; traveled as design representative to trade shows; meeting buyers (Walmart, Target, etc.).
Design and Product Development at TEKA USA
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Fiber reactive print designs and jacquards for beach, bath, and kitchen towels; licensed characters; line development for major retailers; trade shows.
Design and Product Development at Majestic Rugs
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Developed novelty accent rugs; oversaw manufacturing (China); traveled for line development and trade shows.
Print and Product Designer at Rosey Textiles
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Designed prints for men’s and women’s apparel; jacquards for towels; promotional materials for point-of-purchase displays; attended trade shows.
Screen Print Designer at Sherry Manufacturing
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Produced screen print designs and embroideries with licensed characters for souvenir markets; used Freehand and Photoshop.
Print Design and Product Development at J.R. United Industries
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
Designed/styled prints for men’s and women’s sleepwear and apparel; prints and jacquards for towels; promotional materials for branding/PO displays.
Layout and Fashion Illustration at Burdines Department Store
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
Layout and fashion illustration for newspaper and department store advertising.
Designer at PacER Sportswear
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1989
Designing nylon workout wear; creating style boards for trade shows.
Model/Character Design & Storyboard Artist at Marvel Productions
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1986
Storyboard artist and character design for animated series; contributed to Muppet Babies, Jem, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe; Emmy-winning contributions.
Fashion Illustrator at Higbee’s Department Store
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Fashion illustration for department store advertising; Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper illustrations.

Education

Certificate at McFatter Technical College
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Draping and Pattern Making at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983
B.A. in Fashion Illustration and Graphic Design at Cooper School of Art
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1980

Qualifications

Certificate in Computer Design
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Draping and Pattern Making
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983
B.A. in Fashion Illustration and Graphic Design
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1980

Industry Experience

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

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