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I am Karen Lander, a design director with over 26 years of experience shaping textiles and product design across furniture, bedding, recreation vehicles, and outdoor industries. I specialize in researching and creating woven fabrics using the EAT design system, collaborating with art studios, and developing innovative weaving techniques to deliver one-of-a-kind looks under tight deadlines. I have led cross-functional teams, worked closely with clients and staff designers, and helped translate market trends into compelling patterns. My best-selling patterns include Penzance, Illiana, Bacall, Nikitta, Wakefield, and Stipple, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets practicality.…I am Karen Lander, a design director with over 26 years of experience shaping textiles and product design across furniture, bedding, recreation vehicles, and outdoor industries. I specialize in researching and creating woven fabrics using the EAT design system, collaborating with art studios, and developing innovative weaving techniques to deliver one-of-a-kind looks under tight deadlines. I have led cross-functional teams, worked closely with clients and staff designers, and helped translate market trends into compelling patterns. My best-selling patterns include Penzance, Illiana, Bacall, Nikitta, Wakefield, and Stipple, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets practicality.

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I am Karen Lander, a design director with over 26 years of experience shaping textiles and product design across furniture, bedding, recreation vehicles, and outdoor industries. I specialize in researching and creating woven fabrics using the EAT design system, collaborating with art studios, and developing innovative weaving techniques to deliver one-of-a-kind looks under tight deadlines. I have led cross-functional teams, worked closely with clients and staff designers, and helped translate market trends into compelling patterns. My best-selling patterns include Penzance, Illiana, Bacall, Nikitta, Wakefield, and Stipple, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets practicality.…I am Karen Lander, a design director with over 26 years of experience shaping textiles and product design across furniture, bedding, recreation vehicles, and outdoor industries. I specialize in researching and creating woven fabrics using the EAT design system, collaborating with art studios, and developing innovative weaving techniques to deliver one-of-a-kind looks under tight deadlines. I have led cross-functional teams, worked closely with clients and staff designers, and helped translate market trends into compelling patterns. My best-selling patterns include Penzance, Illiana, Bacall, Nikitta, Wakefield, and Stipple, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets practicality.

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I am Karen Lander, a design director with over 26 years of experience shaping textiles and product design across furniture, bedding, recreation vehicles, and outdoor industries. I specialize in researching and creating woven fabrics using the EAT design system, collaborating with art studios, and developing innovative weaving techniques to deliver one-of-a-kind looks under tight deadlines.

I have led cross-functional teams, worked closely with clients and staff designers, and helped translate market trends into compelling patterns. My best-selling patterns include Penzance, Illiana, Bacall, Nikitta, Wakefield, and Stipple, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets practicality.

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Work Experience

Design Director at Swavelle Group

January 1, 1998 - Present

Responsible for product development across Furniture, Bedding, Recreation Vehicles and Outdoor industries; researching and creating woven fabrics on EAT design system, collaborating with art studios, and developing new inspirational weaving techniques; working with clients and staff designers to develop one-of-a-kind looks under strict deadlines. Best selling patterns include Penzance, Illiana, Bacall, Nikitta, Wakefield, Stipple.

Designer/Manager at Athena Design Systems

January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1997

Led a team of engineers to help develop software for the textile industry; in the Cambridge office performed demonstrations for top clients like Ralph Lauren and Laura Ashley; developed a service bureau for clients and supervised designers with strict deadlines. In the NY office continued client work and demonstrations while supervising office maintenance and designers.

Designer at Stevens Linen

January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1991

Designer of printed hand towels, fabric calendars and woven blankets; oversaw the total design process including design, color separation and production in the warehouse.