Linsey Stiles
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CREATIVE / TECHNICAL SENIOR DESIGNER
Creative designer blending technical precision with a strong instinct for color, pattern, and concept development. Known for transforming ideas into fully realized designs—from initial vision through execution—across interiors, textiles, and product design.
Multidisciplinary designer with 15+ years of experience spanning interior design, textiles, apparel, accessories, and graphic design. Combines strong technical execution with an intuitive approach to color, pattern, and trend-driven concepts.
Experienced in taking projects from concept through production, with a deep understanding of materials, construction, and visual storytelling. Background spans construction, design, and fashion, with the ability to evaluate materials, functionality, and aesthetics while balancing practical knowledge with creative problem-solving.
Currently designing interior spaces for residential remodels in Dallas, Texas. Collaborate directly with clients and contractors to develop new spaces and additions, producing 3D renderings, elevations, electrical plans, and detailed product sourcing documentation.
Previously designed apparel and accessories including graphic t-shirts, handbags, wallets, cold-weather goods, headwear, and gifts. Created original prints, textile designs, and graphics supported by trend research and market analysis. Produce factory-ready technical drawings, line art, and spec sheets, along with marketing and presentation materials.
Advanced in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with strong skills in both hand and digital illustration. Additional experience includes screen-printing, embroidery, fabric treatments, and dye techniques, along with merchandising, styling, and visual communication.
Interested in creative-focused opportunities and projects, including those involving emerging technologies and design evaluation, where accuracy, clarity, and real-world application are essential.
Core Skills: Technical Design (3D renderings, elevations, construction plans) • Textile & Surface Design • Graphic Design & Illustration • Screen-printing, Embroidery, Fabric Techniques • Interior Design & Space Planning • Trend Forecasting • Color, Material & Finish Selection • Product Development & Spec Sheets • Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, MS Office, Home Designer Pro -
Education
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BFA Fashion DesignUniversity of North Texas1999 - 2004Minor in Fashion Merchandising
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Experience
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Interior Technical DesignerFreelance Designer / Self EmployedDallas, TXNov 2008 - Present (17 years 7 months)January 2018 to present
Interior Designer/ Technical Designer
November 2012 to 2018
Freelance Graphic Designer, Cricut/Provocraft
Creative Consumer Products, Utah
August 2011 to 2018
Freelance Designer, Katydid Collection
Apparel and Accessories, Dallas Texas
January 2011 to 2018
Freelance Accessory & Print Designer, RunRunRun
Luxury Reusable Bags, Totes and Accessories, Illinois
October 2009 to December 2011
Freelance Print Designer, EnviroVogue
Eco-Tote Company, Sammamish, WA
October 2009 to December 2011
Freelance Accessory Technical Designer, Melanie Auld Designs
Accessories company, Dallas, Texas
July to August 2009
Freelance Accessory Designer, PickPockets Design Co.
Handbag company, Toronto, Canada
June to July 2009
Freelance Accessory Designer, Walker Sinclair Visuals Inc.
Unique embellishment company, New York, New York
June 2009 to May 2010
Freelance Accessory Designer, Daniel Dolce Italy
Men's Accessory Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 2008
Freelance Accessory Technical Designer, Bulga Handbags
Women's Accessory Company, New York, New York
November 2008 to August 2009
Freelance Accessory Designer, ZinaEva Handbags
Women's Accessory Company, Palm Beach, Florida
November 2008
Freelance Graphic Designer, Victor De La Cruz
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Makeup Artist / StylistFreelance2008 - Present (18 years)Credits Include:
Makeup Artist Credits:
- Fox Sports Southwest Girls
- Eli Young Band: featured actresses / music videos
- The Fixx: actors / music video
- The Toadies: Musicians / music video
- Sam Riggs and the Night People - Musicians / music video
- The Angelus / music video
- Mind Spiders / music video
- Target - internal business video
- Custom Cable - webisodes
Stylist Credits:
- Michaels Craft Store: promotional video/photos
- TruResults: commercials
- Hewlett-Packard: internal business video
- Women's Wear Daily: photo shoots
- FreshBooks: webisodes
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Senior Designer / Trend ManagerBioworld MerchandisingJan 2010 - Mar 2011 (1 year 2 months)- Identify Fabric, Technique, Silhouette, and Graphic trends within the market and resource/develop with our suppliers. These trends are identified both within the headwear category as well as within apparel and footwear.
- Present seasonal trends, in presentation form, for existing product lines and/or trends.
- Research potential new product categories, supporting them with sourcing, construction and price, ahead of design.
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DesignerFossilMay 2004 - Nov 2008 (4 years 6 months)- Increased sales by at least 10% each year
- Increased profit margins by developing price conscious products
- Developed spreadsheet system to track product development
- Responsible for designing all Fossil Womens small leather goods, mini-bags, organizer handbags, clutches, and gifts including metal and leather key fobs. Also including the Fossil Fifty-Four SLGS, and Fossil Germany womens SLGS.
- Responsible for creating new graphic, embroidery, and screen-print designs every season.
- Responsible for the design of all Womens NCAA licensed handbags, belts, and small leather goods.
- Track fashion trends, market sales, current sale trends, and the line plan. Then incorporate that research into the design of new brand-right product each season.
- Manage projects from initial design through revisions and sales samples. Responsible for design, development, commercialization, and quality control and approving production samples.
- Produce all design documents necessary for product development and presentation, including: concept sketches, line art, technical illustrations, colored renderings, and specifying materials and colors for each product
- Communicate with factories and merchandising team on a daily basis to problem solve and ensure smooth product development and delivery.
- Communicate and oversee print designs with art department for brand appropriate detailing
- Assign and manage projects and responsibilities with department interns and assistants.
- Travel overseas twice a year for trend research and product development - Hong Kong and China
- Meet with Department Store buyers once a year at the NY showroom. -
Sales Rep AssistantKathy & Jo ShowroomJan 2004 - Dec 2004 (11 months)• Responsible for: Assisting the sales reps, working with buyers, helping to take notes and orders, modeling and selling garments to buyers
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Assistant StylistWomen’s Wear DailyJan 2002 - Dec 2004 (2 years 11 months)• Responsible for: Assisting the stylist during photo shoots
• Preparing the garments and dressing the models for photo shoots
• Create garment descriptions to be printed in the magazine.
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SupervisorHancock Fabrics2002 - 2003 (1 year)Closed registers, payroll, supervised
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Paid InternshipRussell-NewmansMay 2002 - Aug 2002 (3 months)• Responsible for: Operating the industrial embroidery machine
• Preparing trend boards, Cutting out patterns, Assisting the Designers -
AssistantTerri Camarillo Couture Inc.1999 - 2001 (2 years)• Helped the designer: Cut patterns, iron garments, Hand sewing, Organize and brainstorm for new ideas
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ModelPage Parkes Models Rep.1996 - 2001 (5 years)• Modeled garments for print, catalogue and runway for companies such as: Toni and Guy, Women’s Wear Daily, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Oscar De La Renta, Gianfranco Fierre, Bill Blass and Carolina Herrera
• Modeled in Milan Italy for 2 months
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