Creative and driven Textile Designer with 15+ years of experience specializing in textile surface design, original artwork creation, repeats, and seasonal colorways. Skilled in color reduction/cleaning and production-ready file preparation for branded collections.…

Cassandra Manna

Creative and driven Textile Designer with 15+ years of experience specializing in textile surface design, original artwork creation, repeats, and seasonal colorways. Skilled in color reduction/cleaning and production-ready file preparation for branded collections.…

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Creative and driven Textile Designer with 15+ years of experience specializing in textile surface design, original artwork creation, repeats, and seasonal colorways. Skilled in color reduction/cleaning and production-ready file preparation for branded collections.

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Extension Instructor (Textile Surface Design Production) at Otis College of Art and Design
September 1, 2021 - Present
Teach a production-focused class in the Textile Surface Design department, supporting students in translating design work into production-ready textile files and workflows.
Senior Textile / Graphic Design at Swat Fame INC (brands include Kut From The Kloth)
March 1, 2021 - June 30, 2026
Responsible for textile and graphic design needs for the branded department. Collaborate with the team to select artwork for the line and create original artwork. Prepare artworks for production by creating appropriate repeats and performing color reduction/cleaning. Develop seasonal colorways and original embroidery designs. Create and manage trims for the lines, including hardware and hangtags.
Textile Design (Freelance) at Stantex Studio
July 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Additional freelance textile design support during the later contract period.
Freelance Textile Design at Stantex Studio
August 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020
Provided textile design services on a freelance basis (project-based support), contributing design work as needed during contract periods.
Textile Design at Springtex Group Inc
January 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017
Created textile designs for production use, supporting seasonal and line development needs.
Textile/Graphic Design at B Boston & Associates
March 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Supported textile and graphic design production, contributing artwork for customer needs and line development.
Textile Design / Colorist at Novelty Fabrics
December 1, 2013 - February 29, 2016
Produced textile color work and design support as a colorist and textile designer, preparing colorways and artwork for fabric production.
Textile Design at Melco Fabrics Inc
November 1, 2012 - November 30, 2013
Worked on textile design projects, supporting design development and production preparation.
Textile Design / Colorist at Urban Textile Inc
January 1, 2011 - November 30, 2012
Handled textile design and colorist responsibilities, including color preparation and artwork readiness for production.
Textile Design at Raviya Inc
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2010
Created textile designs and supported production needs as part of the design team.

Education

AA Textile Surface Design at F.I.D.M Los Angeles
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
General ED at Cal State Long Beach
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

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Manufacturing, Education, Consumer Goods, Retail

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