Experience

Peking Handicraft, Inc.

• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead textile, product and CAD designer

  • Nov 2006 - Present

  I create original artwork for bedding using NedGraphics, Photoshop and Illustrator. Hand paint artwork in a variety of mediums and styles to create designs with new and innovative techniques. Create spec packs for all fabric I design and communicate with mills. Create brand specific fabric collections for bedding and window treatment. Quilt design, jacquards, decorative pillows, chenille and embroideries.Research of color trends, product illustration, presentation storyboards



Freelance Design,

• Textile designer and illustrator

  • Sep 1998 - Nov 2006

  Provide planning, development, and implementation in design field including, textile design, illustration, fine art and interior design. Worked directly with, manufacturing, retail, industrial and residential customers. Utilized consultative selling, state-of-the-art customer support, and efficient project management techniques to engage and execute projects for high-profile and demanding clientele including: Levi Strauss, William Sonoma Home, Isda & Co., Lynn Hollyn, American Pacific, Cary Children's Clothing, Esprit, Joe Boxer, Keeco, Mervyns, and Peking Handicraft.



Vera G. Cibien Designs

• Licensed Designer -

  • Oct 1998 - Feb 2004

  Created and marketed original designs for Rugs, Throws, Paper products and Tableware under my own name.