Alaina Colleen Email & Phone Number

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

In this hybrid position, I work as an in-house designer for 3 local brands, as well as an agency designer for client projects. • Graphic Design: Layout, Posters, Apparel Graphics & Ads.• Illustration: Digital Illustration, Mockups, Branding and Gifs• Social Media: Content Creation, Planning, Curation• Product Development: Research, Sourcing, Package Design• Creative Direction: Concept Development, Research, Production

Remote

In this role I partner closely with the Creative Director to consistently develop Solana’s Collections based on the seasons chosen concepts. • Technical Design: Create & package sketches, samples, hardware, PMS colors & style info for factory production. • Research: Systematic investigation into chosen concept, references for inspiration, materials, and industry trends.• Time Management: Adhere to the strict design calendar; ensuring all designs are completed accurately and on time.• Communication: Coordinate with the production team to manage pieces from inception to product completion.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

I create small animated gif stickers for companies big and small.Notable Clients: FILORGA Cosmetics, Menchies Frozen Yogurt, Joan Dominique Shoes, PurCarbon

Savannah, Georgia Area

Here I worked closely with the Sceen Printers to created detailed specification mockups and prepare/ digitize all artwork files for printing. • Digitizing: Reconfiguring/ vectorizing clients logos or designs for print.• Sizing: Use my eye for shape and form to size artwork files correctly to flatter the intended blank. • File Prep: Create transparencies for all apparel and textile orders.• Detail Work: This task requires precision and a fine eye for detail.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Social Media • Package Design • Graphic Design • Promotion •Social Media content creation & management, photography as well as assisting in instructing and overseeing.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Concept Development • Blogging • Content Creation • Planning/Assisting • Collaborating •Assisted on projects, photo shoots, concepting, brainstorming and communicating with collaborators and clients. Help develop blog post ideas for activities & workshops with sponsorship/client and budget in mind. Assist in creating and implementing campaigns, develop content calendars and action plans. Email, Skype and correspond with brands and companies on projects, events or sponsorship etc. Monitor blog and social media analytics to identify success rate. Create engaging blog and social media content. Assist in the general distribution of press releases and media alerts.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

- Social Media Management- Photography & file organizing.- Instruct and teach students sewing and construction.- Help upkeep & run the fabric store.

Columbus, Ohio Area

- Promote the use and development of cotton on the CCAD campus.- Research, plan and promote Cotton Inc.- Planning and host large events- Presenting to all fashion or textile related classes- Social Media/ Promotional material.

Columbus, Ohio Area

- Guide memorable walking tours for individuals, families and large groups.- Provide a positive visit experience to all guests.- Staff the front desk.- Perform data entry, answer the phone and office support as needed.- Complete extensive training.

Columbus, Ohio Area

-Assisting a photographer/ designer in all aspects of photographing their work.-Doing whatever is necessary to ensure that a photo shoot runs smoothly and successfully.-Assisting in everything from steaming clothing, to helping with outfit changes to scouting locations.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Fashion/Apparel Design

Activities and Societies: Fibers ClubFibers Force holds fibers realted workshops every other week. I get hands on experiance.

Gerber Accumark Pds V10 3D, 10 Week Program At Savannah College Of Art And Design

Activities and Societies: - Fit testing and workshops in 3D Accumark. - Working on half-scale CFDA approved Alvanon manequins- Sealing fit.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Fashion/Apparel Design, Freshman

Activities and Societies: -Honors Program