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About
I am an illustrator and textile designer with 17 years experience in the stationery, bath & body and product design industry both in NY and London.
After graduating with a BA in illustration from Syracuse University, I went on to work in the gift wrap, stationery and bath and body industries in New York creating original artwork for products featured in major retailers such as Target, Macys and Party City.
Upon relocating to London I continued my work in stationery, creating original art in addition to licensing projects for companies in London. I then launched my own wedding stationery business before deciding, in 2015, to pursue my Masters in Textile Design at Chelsea College of Art, after which I launched my own accessories brand.
Having just relocated back to New York a month ago, I am looking for freelance opportunities, but open to part time or full time roles, in a challenging environment where I can lend my expertise and grow while being part of a dynamic team. -
Education
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Masters Textile DesignChelsea College of Art2014 - 2015Master in Textile Design with a focus on slow fashion and sustainability through artisan created, luxury items that create longevity in a wardrobe.
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Bachelors of Fine Art IllustrationSyracuse University1996 - 2000Completed a BFA in Illustration with a concentration in stationery and product design.
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Experience
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Founder/DesignerLondon, United KingdomSep 2016 - Present (9 years 9 months)Founded my luxury accessories and textile design brand where I built my brand of beautifully illustrated luxury accessories. Artwork is hand painted and digitally printed onto sumptuous fabrics and translated onto a range of products from scarves to home wares.
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Creative Director/ ConsultantUnited KingdomOct 2012 - Present (13 years 9 months)Responsible for creating new and exciting design led ranges for wooden and metal puzzles across all ages groups.
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Senior Designer2009 - 2011 (2 years)Responsible for working with licensed artwork and creating trend driven gift and product ranges including stationery, body care and soft goods for customers such as Boots, Liberty of London, Harrods and Ravensburger as well as in house design projects.
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Body Care DesignerUnited KingdomOct 2008 - Apr 2009 (6 months)Responsible for developing sophisticated body care ranges based on key UK trends in fashion and home wares.
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Senior Designer - Body CareNew York, NYFeb 2006 - Aug 2008 (2 years 6 months)Responsible for creating original artwork for body care product ranges including shower gels, lip balms, body butter and seasonal gift sets. Responsible for overseeing the design process from concept through to production.
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Senior Designer - StationeryGlitterwrapRockaway, NJJun 2000 - Jun 2005 (5 years)Responsible for creating original artwork for gift wrap, gift bags, party ware and stationery ranges for in house projects and clients such as Target and Party City.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@Roopa, member since 2019
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