CURRICULUM VITAE
Work Experience
Owner/Maker
Isle of Skye Studio, LLC.
2015 - present
MODERN QUILTS & OTHER TEXTILE GOODNESS
website: www.isleofskyestudio.com
instagram: @isleofskyestudio
Graphics/Textile Designer
JCPenney
2013 - 2016
Kids Brands: Arizona Boy sportwear and basics, Arizona Girl sportwear, Ted Baker Kids,
Sally Miller and Okie Dokie.
Create plaids and stripes for yarn dyed wovens
Create stripes and pattern for yarn dyed knits
Create repeatable prints
T-shirt graphics
Match seasonal brand palettes
Communicate with the overseas offices
Graphics/Textile Designer
JCPenney
2010 - 2013
Mens Sportswear: Decree, William Rast, J.Ferrar, Arizona, Xersion and Simply for Sports
Created t-shirt graphics, textile prints, and yarn dyed patterns
Photography for graphics usage
Used a variety of media to create original artwork
Create inspirational/directional boards for each brand
Matched seasonal brand palettes
Approved color/quality of handlooms and strike offs
Communicated with the overseas offices
Assistant Graphics/Textile Designer
JCPenney
2009 - 2010
Mens Sportswear: J. Ferrar, Decree, Xersion, Simply for Sports
Created t-shirt graphics, textile prints, and yarn dyed patterns
Matched seasonal brand palettes
Approved color/quality of handlooms and strike offs
Communicated with the overseas offices
Assistant Designer
JCPenney
2007 - 2009
Mens Underwear, Sleepwear and Hosiery: J. Ferrar, Stafford and Arizona
Oversee trim and fabric selections
Approve production samples
Develop concepts, color stories and silhouettes
Create concept boards
Approve lab dips and strike-offs
Communicate with vendors
Merchandising and Design Assistant
Selecta Corp., Dickies
2006 - 2007
Mens Underwear for accounts such as Wal-mart, Kmart, Kohl's, and Mervyn's
Created prints for men's and junior's underwear and loungewear
Design packaging for products
Oversee trim and fabric selections
Develop spec sheets for garments
Supervise development of the sample lines for the sales team
Develop concepts, color stories and silhouettes
Create concept boards
Approve lab dips and strike-offs
Communicate with vendors
Education
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
2001-2005
North Central Texas College
AA, Fine Arts
1998-2001
Skills
FABRIC DESIGN
Screen Printing
Stamping/Cutting
Embroidery
Batik
Silk Painting
Shibori
Hand Dying
COMPUTER SKILLS (MAC/WINDOWS)
Lectra Kaledo
(Print, Weave and Knit)
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365
Outlook
APPAREL DESIGN
Flat Patternmaking
Draping
Tailoring
Fashion Illustration