I'm an innovative artist with a passion for creating unique designs across various mediums. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy bringing ideas to life through artistic expression. With a strong foundation in surface pattern design and technical illustration, I have dedicated my career to exploring the intersection of art and functionality.

Karen E. Sepp

I'm an innovative artist with a passion for creating unique designs across various mediums. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy bringing ideas to life through artistic expression. With a strong foundation in surface pattern design and technical illustration, I have dedicated my career to exploring the intersection of art and functionality.

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I’m an innovative artist with a passion for creating unique designs across various mediums. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy bringing ideas to life through artistic expression. With a strong foundation in surface pattern design and technical illustration, I have dedicated my career to exploring the intersection of art and functionality.

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Work Experience

Designer / Illustrator at American Pacific Enterprises
May 1, 1993 - July 1, 1995
Responsible for researching and painting fabrics to incorporate into company products while creating new product mock-ups from digital designs for sales presentations.
Product Designer / Textile Designer at The Arlee Group
August 1, 1995 - June 1, 2002
Worked as a product development designer and technical illustrator for home furnishings and woven tapestry, assisting in creating competitive designs.
Surface Pattern Designer at KESDesign
June 1, 2005 - Present
Collaborates with online textile manufacturers to provide detailed digital fabric designs for various applications in home décor.
Designer/Illustrator at American Pacific Enterprises
May 1, 1993 - July 1, 1995
Responsible for researching and painting fabrics to incorporate into company products. Created new products from mock-ups to digital designs for production and sales presentations.
Product Designer/Textile Designer at The Arlee Group
August 1, 1995 - June 1, 2002
Product development designer and technical illustrator for Arlee's home furnishings and woven tapestry division. Researched market trends to assist with the creation of competitive designs.
Surface Pattern Designer at KES Design
June 1, 2005 - Present
Working with on-line textile manufacturers such as Spoonflower and Little Cackle to create unique fabrics and home décor. Provide detailed digital fabric designs in various repeat sizes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Art at Pace University
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
Bachelor of Science in Art at Pace University
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment