Meg Randall
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About
Meg’s background designing print for surface design began in the Home Furnishing Industry where she worked on graphic prints for all components of bath, bedding and tabletop along with lampshades, curtains, rugs and holiday accessories. Her motivation and enthusiasm for challenge and problem solving transitioned her into the Fashion Industry where she was able to expand her skill level through developing print, embroidery, embellishments, appliqué and woven stripes and plaids for woman’s tops, swimwear and accessories. Her predominantly technical skill set along with her artistic hand have allowed her to play a key role in the development process of her designs from conceptualization to completion for companies such as West Elm, Martha Stewart and Abercrombie and Fitch while working closely with Artistic Directors, Merchants and Sourcing Teams.
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Education
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AAS Textile and Surface designFashion Institute of Technology2003 - 2004Magna Cum Laude
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BFA Graphic Design and PrintmakingState University of New York College at Purchase1995 - 1998
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Experience
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Gallery Sales Assistant and Social Media CoordinatorKentucky Museum of Art and CraftFeb 2011 - May 2013 (2 years 3 months)
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Textile DesignerAbercrombie and FitchNov 2007 - Aug 2009 (1 year 9 months)-Created print (florals, stripes and plaids), embroidery, embellishment and applique from concept to production using painting and
illustration skills along with computer programs such as Adobe, U4ia and Lectra.
-Collaborated with Fashion Designers and Merchants to execute brand appropriate and innovative pattern
and colorways; meeting strict deadlines with a fast turnover each season.
-Researched fabrication, technique and color trend by expoloring the internet, vintage and vendor shopping.
-Prepared print development packets, including cad/discs/technical requirements. -
Freelance Textile DesignerMartha Stewart Living Omni MediaFeb 2007 - Apr 2007 (2 months)-Created artwork for all components of the Kmart and Macy's bedding lines for Fall 2008.
-Researched and presented print concepts, color, fabric techniques and trim, that worked into the seasonal
collection, to the department head and client.
-Scanned, colored and manipulated graphic artwork for digital output, presentation boards and spec packs.
-Matched seasonal color palette to printers.
-Prepared print development packets, including cad/discs/technical requirements.
-Closely adhered to calendar deadlines and kept organized records of developments. -
Associate Textile Designer CADWest ElmSep 2004 - Jan 2007 (2 years 4 months)-Created original artwork and artwork adapted from vintage inspirations.
-Generated graphic artwork for print, embroidery, embellishment and appliqué for all home textile products.
-Actively searched the market to find new trends and qualities, and interpreted both home and fashion
forecasts for each season.
-Prepared print development packets, including cad/discs/technical requirements.
-Managed and maintained the studio's textile swatch and Pantone color archive.
-Matched seasonal color palettes, for color correct output, to each printer.
-Operated Photoshop, Illustrator and u4ia to execute colorways, color correction. print repeat and board presentations. -
Graphic Designer-freelanceDesign Works InternationalJun 2004 - Aug 2004 (2 months)-Designed prints for the apparel industry using Adobe Programs.
-Interpreted fashion, color and print trends to create Fall 05' print collections for the NY fashion industry. -
Production Artist-freelanceJager DiPoala Kemp StudioJun 2001 - Oct 2001 (4 months)-Implemented top and base graphics for Burton's snowboard production team.
-Consulted with creative directors in color-correction, color-separation and finalization of snowboard designs.
-Outputted snowboard artwork to film and technical specs for overseas factory production. -
Production ArtistThe Burlington Free PressJul 2000 - Jun 2001 (11 months)-Oversaw the output of the daily newspaper to film for offset press production.
-Collaborated with writers, editors, photojournalists and designers to expedite the final layout of each page.
-Succeeded in meeting strict delivery deadlines for each individual newspaper page.
-Executed layout of the daily newspaper: flowing type, placing ads, fillers, photos and articles.
-Designed advertisements.
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Awards
BFA - Graphic Design,
AAS - Textile and Surface Design,
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@megrandall, member since 2010
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