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Hi, I’m Lea Tipton, a multi-disciplinary designer and illustrator with a passion for bold prints, fashion design, and branding. I specialize in print design, textile visualization, and editorials, partnering with global brands and startups to create vibrant patterns, cohesive identities, and engaging campaigns. I enjoy mentoring, team collaboration, and shaping creative direction. My work blends traditional illustration with digital production, and I thrive in fast-paced environments that reward curiosity, attention to detail, and a positive, proactive approach.…Hi, I’m Lea Tipton, a multi-disciplinary designer and illustrator with a passion for bold prints, fashion design, and branding. I specialize in print design, textile visualization, and editorials, partnering with global brands and startups to create vibrant patterns, cohesive identities, and engaging campaigns. I enjoy mentoring, team collaboration, and shaping creative direction. My work blends traditional illustration with digital production, and I thrive in fast-paced environments that reward curiosity, attention to detail, and a positive, proactive approach.

Lea Tipton

Designer, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Lea Tipton, a multi-disciplinary designer and illustrator with a passion for bold prints, fashion design, and branding. I specialize in print design, textile visualization, and editorials, partnering with global brands and startups to create vibrant patterns, cohesive identities, and engaging campaigns. I enjoy mentoring, team collaboration, and shaping creative direction. My work blends traditional illustration with digital production, and I thrive in fast-paced environments that reward curiosity, attention to detail, and a positive, proactive approach.…Hi, I’m Lea Tipton, a multi-disciplinary designer and illustrator with a passion for bold prints, fashion design, and branding. I specialize in print design, textile visualization, and editorials, partnering with global brands and startups to create vibrant patterns, cohesive identities, and engaging campaigns. I enjoy mentoring, team collaboration, and shaping creative direction. My work blends traditional illustration with digital production, and I thrive in fast-paced environments that reward curiosity, attention to detail, and a positive, proactive approach.

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Hi, I’m Lea Tipton, a multi-disciplinary designer and illustrator with a passion for bold prints, fashion design, and branding. I specialize in print design, textile visualization, and editorials, partnering with global brands and startups to create vibrant patterns, cohesive identities, and engaging campaigns.

I enjoy mentoring, team collaboration, and shaping creative direction. My work blends traditional illustration with digital production, and I thrive in fast-paced environments that reward curiosity, attention to detail, and a positive, proactive approach.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer, Womens Apparel Team at Under Armour

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016

Created 70+ graphic designs for global stores and major retailers; designed lines for Tough Mudder, Power in Pink, and the Baltimore Marathon; achieved top-selling retail graphics monthly for the UA flagship store (2014–2015).

Print Designer, Womens High Fashion Team at PrintFresh Studio

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Top-selling print designer; promoted from Junior to Associate designer in record time; produced 700+ designs for clients worldwide (e.g., Karl Lagerfeld, Calvin Klein, Pamella Roland, Elie Tahari, Becca Swimwear, Target); mentored interns and contributed to brand culture.

Owner & Designer at TIPTON DESIGN

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2023

Founder and designer of a boutique design brand, leading print and design direction, collections, and collaborations.

Senior Print Designer at Lucky In Love / Tipton Design

January 1, 2019 - Present

Senior Print Designer for a boutique tennis & golf brand; collaborated on the BMS x Lucky in Love collection with Bethanie Mattek Sands; produced 200+ prints per season, managed engineered print styles, production processes, and promotional materials.