Experience

Barefoot PR

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Director

  • Oct 2022 - Present

• Senior Associate, Web and Graphic Design

  • Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

  Denver, Colorado, United States



Freelance Graphic Design & Illustration

• United States
• Graphic Design

• Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area/Denver, CO • Bonaria Tate, LLC | Washington, DC Developed logo, branding, brand guidelines, and website resulting in a brand identity more closely aligned with the company’s energy and investment interests • Girl Wonderful | Madison, WI (remote) Strategized to expand branded product line with custom portrait illustrations and designed product packaging, printed marketing, and social media assets • Other clients include: Unbridled, Open Studios, American Apparel & Footwear Association… Show more • Bonaria Tate, LLC | Washington, DC Developed logo, branding, brand guidelines, and website resulting in a brand identity more closely aligned with the company’s energy and investment interests • Girl Wonderful | Madison, WI (remote) Strategized to expand branded product line with custom portrait illustrations and designed product packaging, printed marketing, and social media assets • Other clients include: Unbridled, Open Studios, American Apparel & Footwear Association, Brooklyn Cooperative, Stephanie Styling, Katherine Lincoln Jewelry, The Veggie Whisperer, and Radical Sasquatch Dumpling Company Show less



Mile High United Way

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager, Brand Strategy and Design

  • Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

  Denver, CO • Streamline communication of Mile High United Way’s programs and strategies by creating graphic standards and implementing templates • Foster innovative, protagonist-based storytelling campaigns through authentic imagery and asset-based content

• Coordinator, Graphic Design

  • May 2019 - Jun 2021

  Denver, CO • Design print and digital collateral as well as curate event experiences to meet organizational short- and long-term goals



bluemercury

• United States
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  Washington, DC • Conceived and executed cross-platform Holiday 2017 campaign including mailers, web pages, window banners, social media assets and animated emails, uniting several marketing initiatives into a cohesive theme • Wireframed and coded web pages and emails, increasing e-commerce traffic • Standardized product packaging for proprietary brand products and created production ready files • Photographed products for social media and web pages and retouched photos



Global Brands Group (Member of Fung Group)

• Hong Kong
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Designer

  • Nov 2011 - Nov 2016

  Greater New York City Area • Developed, pitched, and launched new fashion brands with distinct brand identities to fill extensively researched white space opportunities with major national retailers • Oversaw execution of $60 million retail line from concept through production, including trend research, monthly market presentations, and showroom samples • Ownership of project calendars, budget, and overseas & buyer relations • Managed up to three direct reports in a way to foster growth and creativity •… Show more • Developed, pitched, and launched new fashion brands with distinct brand identities to fill extensively researched white space opportunities with major national retailers • Oversaw execution of $60 million retail line from concept through production, including trend research, monthly market presentations, and showroom samples • Ownership of project calendars, budget, and overseas & buyer relations • Managed up to three direct reports in a way to foster growth and creativity • Illustrated original graphics, print artwork, fashion sketches, and technical sketches Show less



Oxford Collections

• United States

• Lead Designer

  • Apr 2010 - Nov 2011

  -Managed trend right design development from research and concept sketches to final styling and production, consistent with brand identity and business strategy for major national retailers including Target and Avon. -Sourced and approved all fabric, trim, and artwork layouts in development and production. -Created tech packs including detailed sketches, garment construction, and specs for cut-and-sew knits and wovens in multiple size categories. -Managed fit process from garment… Show more -Managed trend right design development from research and concept sketches to final styling and production, consistent with brand identity and business strategy for major national retailers including Target and Avon. -Sourced and approved all fabric, trim, and artwork layouts in development and production. -Created tech packs including detailed sketches, garment construction, and specs for cut-and-sew knits and wovens in multiple size categories. -Managed fit process from garment specifications, collaborations with patternmakers and proto approvals to ensure design integrity and accuracy. -Maintain relationships with merchandising team overseas and production department to execute timely development in accordance with cost parameters. -Direct workload and provide feedback to design team including freelancers and CAD designers to maximize time efficiency and grow potential. -Prepare design presentations that include market research, fabric inspiration, design sketches and samples and thematic print proposals to inform buyers and sell product to clients.

• Associate Designer

  • Jul 2008 - Apr 2010

  -Assisted senior designer in line development, from concept to execution -Stayed current with and identified major trends through shopping, runway research and presentations -Created tech packs for overseas production, including Illustrator sketches, garment details, call-outs and specs -Worked with overseas sample rooms and patternmakers to perfect fit from first to production



Carlisle Collection

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Designer

  • Apr 2007 - Jul 2008

  New York, NY



Muse and Anthracite

• Assistant Designer

  • Oct 2006 - Apr 2007

  New York, NY



Marc by Marc Jacobs

• Netherlands
• Retail

• Intern

  • Jan 2006 - May 2006

  New York, NY