I am a highly disciplined individual seeking opportunities within the apparel design industry to serve, elevate and grow. I am excited to add value to a community and develop amazing conscious products. I have experience designing and managing fashion and graphic design projects, creating authentic faith-based courses, and mentoring youth in brand development. I'm passionate about fostering creativity and helping others launch their own clothing brands while continually expanding my skills in design and business.

Nathan Powell

I am a highly disciplined individual seeking opportunities within the apparel design industry to serve, elevate and grow. I am excited to add value to a community and develop amazing conscious products. I have experience designing and managing fashion and graphic design projects, creating authentic faith-based courses, and mentoring youth in brand development. I'm passionate about fostering creativity and helping others launch their own clothing brands while continually expanding my skills in design and business.

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I am a highly disciplined individual seeking opportunities within the apparel design industry to serve, elevate and grow. I am excited to add value to a community and develop amazing conscious products. I have experience designing and managing fashion and graphic design projects, creating authentic faith-based courses, and mentoring youth in brand development. I’m passionate about fostering creativity and helping others launch their own clothing brands while continually expanding my skills in design and business.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Apparel Merchandise Design, Graphic Designer, Course Creator, Youth Teacher at IMAMAA
November 1, 2023 - June 8, 2024
Created a small collection of merchandise from concept to technical package, sourcing, and sampling. Created and taught an authentic faith-based graphic design course for youth to learn fundamentals.
Youth Mentor / Screen Printer / Graphic Designer at Y.O.U.T.H PDX
February 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Led youth in brand development, logo creation, and screen printing. Collected and organized school and clothing donations. Attended and worked at pop-ups and other youth events. Completed screen print orders using a 4-6 head manual screen printer, including burning and cleaning screens.
Owner at Swabkin LLC
January 1, 2019 - June 8, 2024
Fashion and graphic design, creative director, marketing, and selling products. Communicated with manufacturers to order samples, textiles, and products. Sourced materials and managed retail accounts.
Business Consultant / Graphic Designer at Kin Consults
January 1, 2021 - June 8, 2024
Consulted with clients and led them in developing brand foundation and design concepts.
Store Manager / Fashion Designer at Kinetic Collective
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Opened and closed the store, recruited other brands to sell in-store, organized fundraising events, fashion shows and other events. Managed social media, promoted and sold products during business hours, and handled visual merchandising.
Sales Associate / Assistant Buyer at Compound Gallery
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Handled visual merchandising and styled fashion shoots for social media. Assisted in buying at the Magic trade show in Vegas.
Screen Printer at OSI / Swab Screens
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Operated a manual 4-head screen press. Sourced products, ordered inventory, and burned and cleaned screens. Met with consumers to complete their desired products.
Apparel Merchandise Design, Graphic Designer, Course Creator, Youth Teacher at I M A M A A
November 1, 2023 - June 16, 2024
Created a small collection of merchandise from concept to tech pack, sourcing and sampling. Created and taught an authentic faith-based graphic design course for youth to learn fundamentals.
Youth Mentor / Screen Printer / Graphic Designer at Y.O.U.T.H PDX
February 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Led youth in brand development, logo creation, and screen printing. Collected and organized school and clothing donations. Attended and worked at pop-ups and other youth events. Completed screen print orders using a 4-6 head manual screen printer, including screen burning and cleaning.
Owner at SwabKin LLC
January 1, 2019 - June 16, 2024
Fashion and graphic design, creative director, marketing, and selling products. Communicated with manufacturers to order samples, textiles, and products. Sourced materials and managed retail accounts.
Business Consultant / Graphic Designer at Kin Consults
January 1, 2021 - June 16, 2024
Consulted with clients and led them in developing brand foundation and design concepts.
Store Manager / Fashion Designer at Kinetic Collective
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Opened and closed the store. Recruited other brands to sell in-store. Organized fundraising events, fashion shows, and other store events. Managed social media, promoted and sold products during business hours, and performed visual merchandising.
Sales Associate / Assistant Buyer at Compound Gallery
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Handled visual merchandising and styling fashion shoots for social media. Assisted in buying at the Magic trade show in Vegas.
Screen Printer at OSI / Swab Screens
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Operated a manual 4-head screen press. Sourced products, ordered inventory, burned and cleaned screens. Met with consumers to complete desired products.

Education

High School Diploma at Heritage High School
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Term in Drawing at SCAD, Atlanta GA
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
H.S. Diploma at Heritage High School
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Term at SCAD, Atlanta GA
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

Adobe Illustrator Course
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Udemy River Phoenix Figure Drawing Course
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment