Deborah K. Gauthier

* Began open print line from inception procured Ned Graphics software and large format Epson 4900 printer. Established design library within net-work system. * Trend/color forecasting, seasonal mood boards for, Color/fabrication decisions. * Custom textile collections designed and procured from European studios, print/solids coordination, strike-off approval, lab-dip/color/engraving correction. * Oversee design for: custom and open print line. * Managed a team Of 2, line scheduling, international R&D travel, trade show attendance, forecasting seminar attendance, sales support. * Customer Base: Junior and Contemporary markets, Body Waves, City Triangles, Dillard's, Persaya, Diva, Joe Banbassett, Notions, Studio 1, Bailey Blue US, Mexican and South America Markets.

* Jacquard designs with a subliminal message to develop restful sleep. * Produced by Peacock Alley in Portugal, sold at high end retailers. * Responsible for: Color palette, R&D, woven integrity, one off corrections, mill contact, and lab dip approval/comments.

hosiery * Customer base: Urban Outfitter's, Anthropology, Kitson, Kohl's, Marmaxx, Wal-Mart, licensing designer for l.e.i Laurel Burch and Ariat * Trend/color forecasting, fabrication decisions, sampling approval/correction. * R&D research, trade show attendance, catalogue and website design input.

* Project Manager for Area rug Importer. * Trend R&D research, design, customer/license presentation, Trade show attendance, color/fabrication decisions. * Sample approval/correction, daily mill contact with China and India. * Conduct weekly design meetings. * Managed 3 in-house graphic designers, and several freelancers. * Catalog and website art direction, advertising copy writing. * Licensing designer/liaison for Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic and Carters.

* Began open print line from inception procured Ned Graphics software and large format Epson 4900 printer. Established design library within net-work system. * Trend/color forecasting, seasonal mood boards for, Color/fabrication decisions. * Custom textile collections designed and procured from European studios, print/solids coordination, strike-off approval, lab-dip/color/engraving correction. * Oversee design for: custom and open print line. * Managed a team Of 2, line scheduling, international R&D travel, trade show attendance, forecasting seminar attendance, sales support. * Customer Base: Junior and Contemporary markets.

* Adjunct Textile Professor, level 300, * Taught Textile Repeat Design, Mono Printing, Stencil Printing, Batik, Procion/Acid/ and Natural Indigo Dying using Japanese Shibori techniques, embroidery, beading, and embellishments. * All techniques were taught along with corresponding Histories. * Lab Class, very hands on approach to teaching.

In charge of seasonal trend analysis for Kenneth Jay Lane Scarf license. * Propose concepts per -season to merchandise and design line. * Seasonal R&D for themes, fabrications, and palettes. * Vintage swatch procurement. * Merchandise meetings for season timing, mill status, fabrications, palette, sizing, etc. * Mill direction for engraving, quality, finishing, delivery.