Working with clients on creative brand development-Creative direction using mood boards, color stories, market and trend research-Graphic design and custom illustration for branding, logos, patterns and more-Styling product photography on location or in studio-Combining these different types of media to create documents that are ready for print or social media sharing

-Using original CCT illustrations, collaboratively design layouts and repeats for textile collections-Create assets for production of prints, including finalizing scales, colors and screen layouts for traditional screen printing process-Have assisted with research and creative direction

-Worked with founder to create the art department for a new studio location-Put together team of builders and stylists to flip photoshoot sets weekly-Created weekly design plans with sketches and mood boards-Sourced all props and built out a huge prop library in storage-Kept to strict budget, managed and organized all team finances in itemized spreadsheets

-Directly assisting senior brand stylist in office, studio and on location (including international shoots)-Managing all product and rack organization during style-outs for catalog, web and any additional marketing needs-Creation of style-sheets, carnet, binders and packing for many local and international location shoots

-Assisted with wardrobe for editorial shoots in studio, on location, and many ecomm studio shoots on figure or tabletop-Worked with prop stylists and set designers assisting on simple product shoots and elaborate location shoots with shopping and return days-Helped companies overhaul closet organization many times, did administrative tasks and took on personal assistant roles-Assistant stylist is a very adaptable role and it requires superior listening and organization skills with the ability to take very direct feedback

-Work with design team to sketch technical flats using Adobe Illustrator during each high season-Fast paced environment requiring a lot of flexibility and focus

-Set up lab and demos for instructor-Helped students solve problems and troubleshoot technical aspects of screen printing-Responsible for lab materials and equipment during night classes

-Working individually at the boutique and art gallery, managing customer service and sales-Creating large window displays bi-monthly from concept to production and contributing to visual merchandising and store layout-Assist with art openings and promotional events

-Conducting all in-house graphic design-Redesigning brand book and corporate documents-Supporting CEO’s assistant with administrative duties

(April 2008 - June 2008 and April 2010 - June 2010)-Designing digital prints for handbags and the interiors of leather goods-Creating color palettes and mood boards -Developing hand illustrations for brand presentations-Drawing technical sketches in Illustrator and by hand-Organizing and filing all artwork, approvals and samples

(September 2008 - December 2008 and April 2009 - June 2009)-Designing and sketching all of Genuine Kids’ denim, exclusive line for Target, Spring 2010-Generating mood and trend boards for brand presentations-Hardware design and technical sketches -Communicating via e-mail with factories in China-Coordinating travel plans and providing administrative support for design team-Redesigning methods of organization-PLM system