"I design across two worlds: clothing and home. On one side, I create prints, patterns, and apparel. On the other, I design home decor and products. Because I understand both, I can build entire collections where everything feels connected—from the texture of a fabric to the shape of a vase. I also handle the technical side, so I make sure everything is not only beautiful but also well-made and sellable."…

Amy Nowick Bird

"I design across two worlds: clothing and home. On one side, I create prints, patterns, and apparel. On the other, I design home decor and products. Because I understand both, I can build entire collections where everything feels connected—from the texture of a fabric to the shape of a vase. I also handle the technical side, so I make sure everything is not only beautiful but also well-made and sellable."…

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“I design across two worlds: clothing and home. On one side, I create prints, patterns, and apparel. On the other, I design home decor and products. Because I understand both, I can build entire collections where everything feels connected—from the texture of a fabric to the shape of a vase. I also handle the technical side, so I make sure everything is not only beautiful but also well-made and sellable.”

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Designer at Surrondings | Verona, WI
July 1, 2024 - Present
Help clients pair specific floral varieties with complementary fabric patterns and weaves for weddings and special events. Create design visual merchandising displays combining soft goods (pillows, throws, fabric bolts) with organic floral elements to produce immersive lifestyle vignettes.
Designer at Surrondings
July 1, 2024 - Present
Helps clients pair specific floral varieties with complementary fabric patterns and weaves for weddings and special events. Designs visual merchandising displays that combine soft goods (pillows, throws, fabric bolts) with organic floral elements to create immersive lifestyle vignettes.
Creative Manager, Product Development & Design at Heritage Tile | Verona, WI
November 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Created textile-inspired tile designs used in murals, flooring, and wall art. Rebranded the company’s website, logos, display books, and packaging while streamlining processes across design, engineering, production, and vendor communication. Launched social media campaigns and repositioned the brand via partnerships with architectural firms, vendors, and reseller programs. Built and implemented a Branding & Design playbook including SOPs, guidelines, forms, internal interaction standards, and onboarding for licensed partners to ensure compliance and alignment with brand objectives.
Creative Manager, Product Development & Design at Heritage Tile
November 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Created textile-inspired tile designs used in murals, flooring, and wall art. Rebranded the company’s website, logo assets, display books, and packaging while streamlining design, engineering, production, and vendor communication. Launched social media campaigns and repositioned the brand through partnerships with architectural firms, vendors, and reseller programs. Expanded internal cross-functional teams (Design, Merchandising, Planning, Sourcing, Quality) to support licensed products while ensuring compliance and brand alignment. Developed and implemented a Branding & Design playbook including SOPs, guidelines, forms, internal interactions, and onboarding for licensed partners.
Senior Product Designer, Textiles at Uniek | Waunakee, WI
November 1, 2019 - October 31, 2022
Designed textile patterns for home décor products including faux plants, small collapsible furniture, picture frames, coasters, statues, fashion accessories, and other household items. Collaborated with vendors and artists, increasing art sales from $233K to $635K. Analyzed sales data, consumer behavior, and trends to support planogram proposals across categories. Led cross-functional teams (engineering, marketing, factory partners) to develop new product lines and manage partnerships with major retailers including Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Lowe’s.
Senior Product Designer, Textiles at Uniek
November 1, 2019 - October 31, 2022
Designed a range of textile patterns for home décor products including faux plants, collapsible furniture, picture frames, coasters, statues, fashion accessories, and other household items. Collaborated with vendors and artists, increasing art sales from $233K to $635K by adding new designers and positioning Uniek in the art market. Analyzed sales data, consumer behavior, and trends to develop planogram proposals across categories. Led cross-functional teams (engineering, marketing, factory partners) to develop new product lines and foster retailer partnerships with Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Lowe’s.
Senior Textile Designer at Bonton | Milwaukee, WI
November 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Created original textile and graphic designs across bags, accessories, home, and wearable categories from concept through pre-production. Produced designs and color/graphic development aligned to category and production needs.
Senior Textile Designer at Bonton
November 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Created original textile and graphic designs across bags, accessories, home, and wearable categories from conceptualization through pre-production.
Owner at Ab Design LLC. | Madison, WI
July 1, 2014 - November 30, 2018
Provided client guidance across textile design, color palettes, material finishes, global trends, pattern development, line building, material utilization, merchandising, technical packaging design, and process mapping. Led concept-to-creation support including holistic design direction and execution planning.
Owner at Ab Design LLC
July 1, 2014 - November 30, 2018
Advised clients on tailored design solutions including textile design, color palettes, material finishes, global trends, pattern development, line building, merchandising, technical packaging design, and process mapping.
Senior Textile Designer-Men’s at Jockey | Kenosha, WI
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2014
Designed and developed color, print, and graphic development for men’s categories and provided leadership to licensee partners to create one cohesive brand handwriting. Created plaids, wovens, knits, yarn dyes, color palettes, and original silhouettes in Ned Graphics. Managed color library and swatch records; oversaw approvals for lab dips and strike-offs to ensure color matching and garment quality. Initiated and managed men’s design process from concept through completion across retail, e-commerce, chain/department store accounts, and mass-market accounts including Nordstroms, Target, Old Navy, and Walmart.
Senior Textile Designer-Men’s at Jockey
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2014
Directed men’s color, print, and graphic development across the organization and provided leadership to licensee partners to align with a single brand handwriting. Created plaids, wovens, knits, yarn dyes, color palettes, and original silhouettes in Ned Graphics. Managed the color library and swatch storage; oversaw approval for lab dips and strike-offs to ensure color matching and garment quality. Managed the men’s design process from concept through completion across multiple distribution channels including retail and e-commerce, chain/department stores, and mass-market accounts such as Nordstroms, Target, Old Navy, and Walmart.
Senior Textile Designer at Lands’end | Dodgeville, WI
August 1, 2002 - October 31, 2008
Hired as a Textile Designer and promoted to Senior Textile Designer overseeing men’s, women’s, bags, accessories, home, and hard goods categories. Spearheaded creation of original prints using sketching, painting, and digital design; managed projects from conceptualization and color development through production. Forecasted global trends and colors using trend trips, analytical data, and research subscriptions. Oversaw leather and material selections while maintaining fiscal objectives and strategic utilization. Developed breakout patterns to boost profitability and identify new market opportunities, and led merchandising strategies and design direction across women’s, men’s, children’s, travel, and luggage products.
Senior Textile Designer at Lands’end
August 1, 2002 - October 31, 2008
Led men’s, women’s, bags, accessories, home, and hard goods categories. Created original prints via sketching, painting, and digital design, managing projects from conceptualization and color development through production. Forecasted global trends, colors, and materials using trend trips, analytical data, and trend research. Oversaw leather/material selections while maintaining fiscal objectives and strategic utilization. Improved profitability and identified new market opportunities through breakout pattern creation, selecting colors and textile designs aligned with emerging trends and supporting merchandising strategies across women’s, men’s, children’s, travel, and luggage products.

Education

Associate of Applied Science, Fashion Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design and Technology, Retail Marketing & Management at Purdue University
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Associate of Applied Science, Fashion Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design and Technology, Retail Marketing & Management at Purdue University
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    Alumni Textile Collection
    I created original textile designs for a company who provided luxury scarfs and ties for alumni for collegiate universities. illustrator designer…
    Alumni Textile Collection

    Designed an assortment of luxury tie and scarf collections for Collegiate Schools.