Joanne Baxter Email and Phone Number

https://joannebaxterart.wixsite.com/joanne-baxter-art

Freelance positions with Cherry Design Studios, Talbots, ToysRUs and Coldwater Creek

Responsible for designing original prints, repeats, y/dyes,plaids and appliques for the Talbot’s women’s line. Scan clean and developed purchased artwork and bought samples.Running and maintaining the CAD Dept., overseeing theEpson printers and general running and upkeep of the print room, ordering supplies.Managing and directing freelancers, delegating work load.Purchasing original artwork from print studios for the print and pattern trend presentation for the Talbots Director Strategy Meetings every season. Working directly with the manager of color and silhouette to buyoriginal artwork for the seasonal trend boards.Responsible for creating the print and pattern presentation every season for Talbots Director Strategy Meetings, including researching upcoming trends online, in magazines, through trend services and trend presentations.Organizing and maintaining the print archive library.

In-house freelance positions with The Children’s Place,Gap, Macy’s and Sears/K-Mart

Responsible for designing the boy’s sleepwear line.Identifying seasonal trends. Shop reports. Buying samples.Attending domestic trade shows. Meeting with factories.sourcing and developing new fabric qualities.Sourcing new print techniques and hand feel. Developing new silhouettes.Responsible for designing all prints, repeats, graphics and appliques.Approving lab dips, strike offs and preproduction samples.Presenting line review to design and marketing teams and V.P.’sAccountable for each season from concept to production.Over 800 stores nation wide.

Novelty scarf designer for the Echo Label, including hats, belts, gloves and bags. Responsible for identifying seasonal trends, shop reports and buying samples. Attending domestic trade shows. responsible for buying new fabrics/samples. Attending print shows. Responsible for buying new prints. Receiving and approving lab dips, strike-offs and pre-production samples. Accountable for seasonal presentations to sales and marketing teams. Selling throughout America to Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, Bloomingdales and Macy's. Selling in London to House of Frasier Group Dept. Stores

Created original designs for the women's wear collection. Hand painted designs, embroideries and appliqués. Exhibited at Print Source N.Y., Indigo, Paris and Comocrea, Italy. Sold to Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole and Jil Stuart.