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I’m Johanna Stull, a designer with over 18 years of experience crafting styles for domestic and international fashion brands. I blend business acumen with a keen eye for style, and I have spent the last 15 years building brands and overseeing social media.\n\nI thrive on turning concepts into market-ready products, leading cross-functional teams from design to production, and creating cohesive digital marketing strategies to grow brand awareness and sales.
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Language
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Work Experience
Freelance Technical Designer at Weasel Wear
May 1, 2025 - PresentFacilitate execution of seasonal collections; create technical flats and tech packs for overseas factories; select and source fabrics and trim as needed; fit garments and relay all changes to factory; approve and edit grading for styles.
Co-Owner & Lead Designer at Wax Poetic Clothing
May 1, 2014 - PresentDesign capsule collections of vintage-inspired dresses, separates, and bespoke prints; built business from the ground up (website, social media content, print and digital promotional materials); create flats and tech packs, conduct fittings, approve samples and follow through to production; create and implement digital marketing/advertising strategies (Meta, Google Ads) and email campaigns/flows (Klaviyo); travel to LA to source fabrics and attend industry events; run social media; collaborate with influencers; scout locations for photoshoots and build spaces inside pop-up shops; style and direct all shoots.
Head Apparel Designer at Sourpuss Clothing
July 1, 2012 - September 1, 2023Oversee cut-and-sew design from concept to delivery, including sourcing fabrics, trim, finishes; create tech packs; adjust and approve graded specs; approve lab dips/strike-offs; design 100–140 looks per season; expand brand with new silhouettes; produce social content; manage backstage FB group; style and direct shoots; QC on bulk production; model fittings; attend WWDMAGIC and POOL trade shows; write product copy for the website.
Production Artist/Developer & Historical Researcher at Mitchell and Ness Nostalgia Co.
September 1, 2008 - July 1, 2012Researched game-worn jerseys and apparel; generated artwork and tech packs based on research; designed jackets for Boyz II Men; traveled domestically for QC and to build manufacturer relationships; ensured accuracy and authenticity in each garment.
Assistant Designer at Destination Maternity
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2008Designed dresses, graphic/print tees, pants, sleepwear, intimates, and swimsuits; approved strike-offs, lab dips, and bulk; assisted in fittings; promoted from intern to assistant designer within six months; constructed technical packages and illustrations for Web PDM.
Data Transcriber/Analyst at Comsort, Inc
July 1, 2002 - June 1, 2003Cross-referenced doctor’s name and specialties on submitted paperwork; used web resources to populate fields; ensured MD information accuracy; filled in missing data as necessary.
Education
B.S. in Fashion Design at Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2007Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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