CV / English / Textile Designer
Contact Information
- Address: 456 Fabric Avenue, Design City, Creativity 10230
- Phone: (123) 456-7890
- Email: [email protected]
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rubyclarkson
Professional Summary
Innovative and passionate Textile Designer with over 8 years of experience in creating compelling patterns, textures, and designs for a variety of textiles in the fashion and home décor industries. Leveraging a deep understanding of fabric properties, dye methods, and sustainability practices to produce trendsetting and eco-conscious designs. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to align textile designs with overall product visions, yielding highly praised and successful collections.
Core Competencies
- Textile Design & Development
- Pattern Creation & Modification
- Trend Forecasting
- Sustainability Practices
- Collaborative Design Execution
- Client & Supplier Relations
- Project Management
- Technical Specification Production
Technologies & Certifications
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
- NedGraphics Textile Design Suite
- AATCC Certified Color Specialist
- Sustainable Textile Production (STeP) by OEKO-TEX
Professional Experience
Lead Textile Designer, Fashion Fabrics Co., Miami, FL June 2018 - Present - Steered the creation of over 20 collections, aligning textile designs with trends and client expectations, resulting in a 15% increase in client acquisitions. - Spearheaded sustainability initiatives, reducing waste by 30% through innovative design and material selection.
Textile Designer, Home Décor Innovations, Atlanta, GA March 2015 - May 2018 - Developed unique patterns and designs for home décor textiles, contributing to a 20% sales increase. - Improved collaborative workflows with product development teams, enhancing the product design process and shortening the product launch cycle by 10%.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textile Design University of Creative Arts, San Francisco, CA Graduated: May 2015
Continuing Education: - Sustainable Design Workshop, 2019 - Advanced Pattern Design, 2020
Referees
Jessica Stone Director of Design, Fashion Fabrics Co. Email: [email protected] Phone: (321) 654-9870
Mark Davidson Senior Product Manager, Home Décor Innovations Email: [email protected] Phone: (987) 654-3210