EDUCATION
2017-2021
Parsons School of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Integrated Design & Illustration
Parsons School of Design’s Integrated Design Program (IDP) combines cross-disciplinary design, creative strategy, and real-world problem solving to prepare students for collaborative, values-driven creative careers. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, experimentation, and integrative design practices across a range of mediums and industries.
EXPERIENCE
2018 - PRESENT
DAGNE DOVER
Design Director
(Promoted from Design Intern Design Assistant Assistant Designer Designer Senior Designer)
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Lead design development for seasonal Spring/Summer collections from concept through execution, including moodboarding, color direction, material selection, and sketching new silhouettes and novelty styles
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Develop seasonal color stories and oversee color approval processes across materials, trims, and hardware to ensure alignment with brand standards
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Manage lab dip review process, tracking and organizing color trials while communicating approvals and revisions with factories and vendors
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Create technical design files including tech packs, sample comment documents, and BOMs (Bill of Materials) within PLM systems for factory production
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Design custom prints and graphics in Premier Pro / Photoshop / Adobe Illustrator for use across novelty collections and seasonal capsules
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Produce seasonal mood boards, line sheets, and collection presentation decks for internal teams and buyers
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Create 3D renders and visual mockups of new products to support design development and streamline the sampling process
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Partner with development teams and factories to spec custom hardware and trim components including zippers, clips, wheels, and branded detailing
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Manage and mentor interns and collaborate cross-functionally within a small design team to support workflow and project execution
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Coordinate closely with factories and production partners throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure quality, consistency, and timely execution
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Present seasonal collections to retail and customer service teams, providing product education on new styles, colorways, functionality, and anticipated customer feedback
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Develop product knowledge guides, training documents, and educational video content to support internal team onboarding and product launches
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Support creative direction during product photoshoots by ensuring styling, product presentation, and visual details accurately reflect brand and design intent
2020 - PRESENT
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator
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Collaborate directly with clients to develop custom brand identities, logo systems, and illustrated assets tailored to individual business and event needs
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Design custom merchandise graphics and apparel details including hangtags, labels, packaging elements, and fit/design specifications
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Create bespoke invitations and event collateral for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, bachelorette parties, and other special events
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Develop cohesive event branding assets including signage, menus, photo backdrops, merchandise, and printed materials
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Partner with local bakeries, cafés, and small businesses to design menus, printed collateral, and in-store visual assets for physical spaces
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Produce custom illustrations, paintings, promotional graphics, and print materials for marketing campaigns, flyers, and social media content
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Manage projects from initial concept through final production while maintaining clear communication, timelines, and client feedback processes
DESIGN
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Brand Identity
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Illustration
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Product Design
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Color Development
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Packaging
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Print Design
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Art Direction
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Technical Design
SOFTWARES
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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Premier Pro
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Weavy AI
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Procreate
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PLM System