Katie Ritchie Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

–Manager of Surface Design Team–Responsible for creating and overseeing all original art development for Accessories, Travel, and Home product; including allover prints and placed graphics–Responsible for trend and color research, creating seasonal color palettes, and preparing four seasonal trend presentations a year–Developed close partnerships with Design and Merchandising VP, Design Director, Product Designers, Merchants, and Sourcing team members–Achieved a streamlining of artwork files, tighter project management, closer production communication, and more accurate and cohesive color management while in this role

New Albany, Ohio, United States

–Supporting member of Surface Design Team–Responsible for creating original art development for Accessories, Travel, and Home product, including allover prints, placed graphics, and personalization

Walker, Michigan, United States

–Lead CAD Designer for Women’s private labels (Falls Creek, Simple Pleasures, and Seasonal Corporate apparel)–Worked directly with Product Managers, Buyers, and Divisional Merchandise Managers to elevate product and hit competitive target costs for sourcing and production–Key member of the Trend Team, researching seasonal trends to create trend books and presentations tailored to apparel private labels, encompassing Womenswear, Menswear, and Kidswear

Columbus Area, Ohio

New Albany, Ohio, United States

–Responsible for development and production preparation of print and pattern work for Young Men's Underwear, Accessories, Twill Bottoms, Sweaters, and Winterwear–Managed direct reports to tackle demanding workloads–Worked closely with Designers, Merchants, Concept Team, and Brand Manager to ensure the highest level of cohesion and quality of pattern, while fiercely protecting the brand's image

Assisted with Woven Shirt pattern development.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

–Responsible for development and production preparation of print and pattern work for Woven Tops, Dresses, Accessories, Sweaters, and WTW Separates.

Technical, Fashion/Apparel Design

Art/Fashion Merchandising Major