Samantha Downey
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Credentials
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Google UX Design Specialization
CourseraOct, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Level One Archery Instructor
Girl Scouts of Greater AtlantaMay, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Lifeguard
American Red CrossMay, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Canoe Instructor - Small craft vessels
Girl Scouts of Greater AtlantaMay, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Wilderness and Remote First Aid
American Red CrossMay, 2015- Sep, 2024
Experience
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In2green
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United States
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Textile Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Web and Graphic Designer
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Oct 2022 - Present
- Managed and updated retail website with new product launches, special sales, and seasonal features as well as sales account on external websites like Faire- Researched and designed for user experience using best practices- Created marketing assets for sales team, trade show exhibits, and email campaigns
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Freelance Knit Designer
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Jan 2021 - Present
- Created original knit designs based on owners’ design concepts for throws- Worked with internal sales representative to produce custom designs and artwork for retail, hospitality, corporate gifts, and other special request projects
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Spiraledge, Inc
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United States
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Freelance Textile Designer
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Sep 2021 - Present
- Redesigned and recolored existing artwork based on design director's lead for swim and athletic apparel - Redesigned and recolored existing artwork based on design director's lead for swim and athletic apparel
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Peach, inc.
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Textile Designer
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Feb 2021 - Sep 2021
- Developed original artwork and recreated existing artwork based on design director’s lead for women’s athleisure apparel - Recolored designs and created colorways in alignment with a collection’s color trend - Developed original artwork and recreated existing artwork based on design director’s lead for women’s athleisure apparel - Recolored designs and created colorways in alignment with a collection’s color trend
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Unit Leader, Craft Director, and Activity Specialist
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May 2012 - May 2021
- Managed and supported staff as well as campers - Mentored younger staff - Created a variety of projects for children ranging from Pre-K to high school ages - Organized and ordered craft supplies - Led activities such as crafts, archery, canoe, kayak, STEAM, and nature hikes and lifeguarded during pool time - Maintained activity, sleeping, and dining facilities - Provided customer service to campers, parents, and troop leaders to ensure an environment in accordance with Girl Scout guidelines Show less
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Studio Twist LLC
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United States
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Textile Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Brand and Graphic Designer
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Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
- Redesigned and evolved the company’s brand to reflect the high quality of the product and resonate with target audiences- Created a new company logo, visual direction, catalog, and website design- Built brand guidelines including font, color palette, document style, verbiage, social media, and email campaigns- Produced creative assets such as social media content, website pages, digital and print ads, internal and external documents, and spec sheets- Formatted and managed Mailchimp contacts and email campaigns- Supervised social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Wescover Show less
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Lead Designer
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2020
- Independently researched and developed new collections and tradeshow exhibitions including award-winning collections recognized in the industry for throws, bed-scarves, blanket, pillows, and box-spring covers- Worked with contract sales representatives to create custom designs for projects in hospitality, spa, resort, assisted-living, and retail- Researched current color and design trends within relative industries- Communicated extensively with US-based manufacturer pertaining to product development and review as well as in-person visits- Attended industry tradeshows and supported sales team at company’s show booths- Gathered market data on key fashion and home trends and conducted competitive shops to keep abreast of current trends and market saturation- Created presentations for new collection ideas and artwork/sample reviews and informed the sales team of current design inspiration and seasonal concepts- Updated company’s yarn colors using current color forecasting and customer reviews- Organized and led product photography and maintained image files on the company’s database Show less
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Freelance Knit Designer
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Mar 2015 - Jun 2016
- Created original knit designs based on independent trend research- Developed custom designs for projects in hospitality, spa, resort, and assisted-living
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Jaipur Living
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United States
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Textile Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Freelance Rug Designer
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Jun 2016 - Apr 2017
- Supported the full-time creative team by designing new artwork and creating sampling documents
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Rug Designer
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
- Created textile designs for home accessories, throws, and rugs including hand-knotted, tufted, indoor/outdoor, machine-made, and woven constructions- Met with the merchandising team to review and select designs for production- Researched domestic and international color and design trends- Communicated with international vendors to coordinate new design and product development- Created presentation boards for reviewing new collection concepts, designs, and color inspiration- Conducted color forecasting and matched vendor yarns to Pantones for a consistent color library- Created custom designs of all rug constructions for outside third-party companies such as Pier 1, Target, and T. J. Maxx- Managed sampling schedules and design review notes for all vendors- Worked within and maintained company’s copyright policies Show less
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Reunited Clothing
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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CAD Textile Designer
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Sep 2014 - Feb 2015
- Created original artwork, designs, and colorways for print and knit garment applications for women’s and juniors’ apparel - Produced artwork for repeating patterns, placement designs, and graphic apparel artwork - Worked closely with apparel design team to assemble artwork files and color specifications for tech packs sent to domestic and international manufacturers for sampling and production - Maintained pattern library including working and revised files - Created artwork for clients including Lane Bryant, Kohl’s, Neiman Marcus, JCPenney, Stein Mart, Belk, and Macy’s Show less
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Design Assistant and Graphic Designer
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Nov 2012 - Feb 2015
- Sewed and finished handmade apparel product for retail and online markets - Participated at local artisan events and venues - Developed graphic designs and edited photography for marketing tools - Sewed and finished handmade apparel product for retail and online markets - Participated at local artisan events and venues - Developed graphic designs and edited photography for marketing tools
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Freelance Textile Designer
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Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
- Designed original textile patterns for print sales - Researched current design and color trends for market-driven patterns - Designed original textile patterns for print sales - Researched current design and color trends for market-driven patterns
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Le Studio Anthost
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Studio Assistant
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Nov 2012 - Feb 2013
- Developed samples for client projects and archival reference - Completed time sensitive hand-manipulated textile orders using a variety of techniques such as dyeing, screen-printing, velvet discharge, embossing, and painting for apparel applications - Worked with high-end fashion clients including Carolina Herrera, Theysken’s Theory, Jonathan Cohen, Ralph Lauren, and Vera Wang - Developed samples for client projects and archival reference - Completed time sensitive hand-manipulated textile orders using a variety of techniques such as dyeing, screen-printing, velvet discharge, embossing, and painting for apparel applications - Worked with high-end fashion clients including Carolina Herrera, Theysken’s Theory, Jonathan Cohen, Ralph Lauren, and Vera Wang
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Hable Construction
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Intern
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
- Scanned and digitally cleaned artwork to create original patterns for home, holiday, and kids’ accessories - Matched Pantones to existing collection samples to create a company standard print color palette - Assisted the launch of new textile collections for local artist Steve McKenzie - Scanned and digitally cleaned artwork to create original patterns for home, holiday, and kids’ accessories - Matched Pantones to existing collection samples to create a company standard print color palette - Assisted the launch of new textile collections for local artist Steve McKenzie
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Education
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2008 - 2012
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fabric Design
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