Kaitlin McLaughlin

• Create, clean, and color artwork layouts (repeat/panels) for prints / embellishments / embroideries using Adobe Creative Suite Software (Photoshop & Illustrator) for soft goods and textile products
• On occasion paint/draw original artwork using watercolor or pen/ink
• Provide production-ready final engraving files for screen/rotary/digital transfer prints or embellished looks (embroidery, sequin, appliqué)
• Stay current with industry trends to enhance looks for multiple designer brands
• Communicate daily via email regarding workload/client needs and deadlines
• Provide support and quick project turnaround for clients including TJX Companies (TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Marshalls)

• CAD Artwork -- Create, clean, and color designs for final production using Adobe Creative Software (Photoshop & Illustrator)
• Work with garment design teams, production teams, and overseas mills to achieve best print look and yield/usage for special EPP garments (engineered print placements)
• Complete final production packages for mill: SPEC sheets, Color Standards, and final engraving files for screen/rotary prints as well as burnouts, embroideries, laces, jacquards, and knits.
• Manage individual team workload and oversee Associate and Assistant Production Artist in completion of daily tasks and projects
• Provide support to Senior Design Manager, Textile Design Director, Color & Coordinator Teams, Garment Design, and Design Director
• Research and stay current on industry trends as well as BCBG brand aesthetic

• Designed fabric prints for multiple designer brands and retailers in the accessories category under direction of design staff
• CAD Artwork -- Created, cleaned, and colored designs from concept to final production files using Adobe Creative Software (Photoshop and Illustrator)
specifications, where necessary
• Created shape renderings (cosmetic bags / accessories) for new products
• Designed and compiled professional presentations for sales meetings using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
• When necessary, worked with merchandising and design team to create packaging for mockups and final production art
• Provided support to senior Designers and staff at Allegro as necessary

• Design new product collections for multiple designer brands in the home category
CAD Artwork -- Create, clean, and color designs using Adobe Creative Software (Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Color-match and provide final actual-scale production artwork
• Create weaves, embroideries, appliqués, and special techniques art and specifications, where necessary
• Provide production-ready SPEC documents, where necessary
• Provide images for various customer meetings and sales presentations
• Research current fashion and industry trends as well as advancements in materials and technology
• Maintain strong sense of brand and licensing requirements for different fashion brands in order to properly execute designs across multiple product categories
• Provide support to designers and staff at Revman International, Inc.

• Design new product collections for multiple designer brands in the home category
CAD Artwork -- Create, clean, and color designs using Adobe Creative Software (Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Color-match and provide final actual-scale production artwork
• Create weaves, embroideries, appliqués, and special techniques art and specifications, where necessary
• Provide production-ready SPEC documents, where necessary
• Provide images for various customer meetings and sales presentations
• Research current fashion and industry trends as well as advancements in materials and technology
• Maintain strong sense of brand and licensing requirements for different fashion brands in order to properly execute designs across multiple product categories
• Provide support to designers and staff at Revman International, Inc.