Textile and print designer for Sharon Young, Inc’s signature brands. Creating complex high-end original artwork for John Mark, Ali Miles and Multiples. Developed richly detailed designs featuring layered prints, velvet burnouts, luxurious fabric techniques, embroidery and elevated textures. Contributed to exclusive collections sold at Dillard’s and select boutiques nationwide.

Illustrator (Private Commission) at Meme and Me (Private Commission)

January 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025

Privately commissioned to illustrate 'Meme and Me', a children's book celebrating the bond between a grandmother and grandchild. Designed complete visual layout, created all original artwork, page compositions, from concept to finished print design.

Soft Goods Designer at Petmate

June 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025

Designed textile prints for pet bedding, collars/leads and kennel covers. Created templates of each item to optimize print choices. Developed artwork for feeding/watering and litter mats in plastic printed, ribbed PVC, fabric and TPE molded substrates. Customized graphics for feeding/watering bowls and gravity dispensers. Formulated an extensive library for selecting existing and new colors, implemented and documented proper standards supporting all plastic color matching for hard good lines. Contributed color and trend support by creating cohesive visuals for presentations and trade shows.

Senior Textile Designer at JC Penney

December 1, 2012 - October 16, 2025

Created original prints for the intimates and sleepwear division. Interacted closely with product development, design teams and merchants to review business and assist with new product designs. Researched current market and seasonal trends, met with print studios to execute multiple best-selling prints. Collaborated with sourcing directors and international suppliers to maintain design quality and production techniques. Mentored several textile designers. Increased sales and brand awareness of private brands: by creating whimsical and seasonal textiles; grew textile design lines from 20 designs to more than 75 selling upwards of 300K units.