Erin Dawson

Technical Apparel Designer — Sandpoint, ID

About

I am just starting my position with Coldwater Creek as an Assistant Technical Designer for Knits. I am very excited for the opportunity to work with women's apparel and continue to grow my skills and experience as a technical apparel designer. On the side I also do graphic art/illustrations for Spirit towels USA and Quack Gear (BSU and OR football) greeting cards. They have been published and available in stores and online.

This last fall I started working for Core Concepts in Boise ID as apparel designer/production management/photographer. My duties included working with tech packs, spec sheets, designing, along with photography for promotional and online viewing.I obtained my Masters in Clothing, Textiles and Design at the University of Idaho in Fall 2012. I received my B.S. in Costume Design with a minor in Studio Art at the same university. I am currently seeking a full time position in apparel or costume design in CA area.

Last summer I was a fashion design Intern with AGVSport in Frederick, Maryland and then was a Intern with the Riverside Dinner Theater in Stafford, VA. With the RDT I helped paint sets and assist in the costume shop.

Experience:
4 years
Education:
University of Idaho
•M.S. Clothing, Textiles and Design- Family and Consumer Science -- Fall 2011- Fall 2012
University of Idaho (UI) Moscow, ID
•B.S. Costume Design – Theater with Minor in Studio Art-- December 2009
University of Idaho (UI) Moscow, ID
Awards:
* Treasure Valley Association Family and Consumer Science Scholarship Summer 2012
*Mary Hall Niccolls Scholarship Fund-2012
*1 bronze award, 4 first place and 4 second place- artwork in Latah County fair
*Dean’s List-3 years at UI
*T-shirt designer-UI
*Top 6% GPA of class
*ASSE Scholarship- Germany 03-04
* 1st prize 11' Pumpkin Carving in Daily News, 2ed place 10'

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