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Darla Jarvis

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Hi, I’m Darla Jarvis, a dynamic designer focused on translating emerging trends into market-ready concepts and cohesive seasonal stories that strengthen brand identity.

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Hi, I’m Darla Jarvis, a dynamic designer focused on translating emerging trends into market-ready concepts and cohesive seasonal stories that strengthen brand identity. I enjoy inspiring product teams and aligning creative vision with operational excellence across development standards, lifecycles, and workflow execution.\n\nI’ve led color, print, and textile design across apparel, accessories, textiles, licensed products, and home categories for a range of brands and retailers, collaborating across global teams to deliver fresh, market-relevant collections while maintaining brand integrity.

  • 26 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Wholesale & Distribution

Work experience· 9 roles

Color Design & Production Support · HokaNov 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Build and finalize material color tech packs for Fall 2027 footwear collections; collaborate with product design teams to ensure brand accuracy and consistency; prepare materials for color review meetings and support efficient workflows.

Mill Production - Finishing · Pendleton Woolen MillsJan 2021 – Dec 2025 · 5 yrs

Primary point of contact for three-shift Finishing team, daily production through distribution and department compliance; maintained tracking and scheduling in PLM database for production, design, and the dye house; oversaw supply chain procurement, budget and inventory control of $1M in critical materials.

Creative & Product Development Director · CatstudioFeb 2020 – Jun 2020 · 5 mos

Guided design development for external artists; managed workflow for in-house production design team; standardized design tech packs, supply chain processes, and time & action calendars.

Senior Creative Designer · Peking HandicraftJan 2015 – Dec 2016 · 2 yrs
Product Designer & Developer · Freelance Creative ServicesJan 2012 – Dec 2021 · 10 yrs
Managing Textile Designer · Belk Private BrandsJan 2008 – Dec 2012 · 5 yrs
Senior Designer · Oneworld ApparelJan 2007 – Dec 2008 · 2 yrs
Sr. Designer & Merchandiser · Icky Products GroupJan 2006 – Dec 2007 · 2 yrs

Education

Fashion Design, Textiles · FIDM2030 – 2026
Textile Science, Manufacturing · Orange Coast College2030 – 2026

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