Senior Product Designer
June 2023 — PresentColor Street HQ — Innovative Cosmetic Concepts · Totowa, NJ
- Lead nail product innovation from concept through commercialization.
- Partner with scientists, engineers, print operators, quality, and regulatory teams to develop new products and refine performance.
- Drive color development, special effects, print production, and manufacturing support for successful launches in a fast-paced environment.
Graphic Artist
November 2020 — August 2023Fred David · New York, United States
Senior Surface Artist & Digital Production
August 2020 — January 2021Chambord Prints · New Jersey, United States
- Created production-ready custom artwork tailored to individual client needs.
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator expert; textile and surface design specialist.
- Digital color matching; wide-format Latex & UV print production.
- Sales and customer liaison.
Senior Textile Designer / Art Dept. Manager
April 2017 — November 2019Mamiye Brothers · Greater New York City Area
- Managed the Textile Art Department across five brands: C&C California, Wallflower, Massini, Angels, and WFX.
- Presentation boards, color palette, wet print, screenprint, appliqué & mixed media.
- NED Graphics / Generation Digital and full Adobe CC; direct reports.
Senior Textile Designer
May 2014 — January 2016Kohl's · Menomonee Falls, WI
- Croft & Barrow Misses — owned the entire Knits category print and pattern.
- Partnered cross-functionally to execute product apparel and trend research.
- Brands: Croft & Barrow, Apt. 9, 212 Collection, SO Juniors, Fila Sport, Candies.
Senior Textile Designer — 212 Collection Misses
April 2012 — May 2014Kohl's · Menomonee Falls, WI
- Knits & wovens, tech packs, color palette, presentation boards, and merchandising.
Textile Designer — SO Juniors
March 2010 — April 2012Kohl's · Menomonee Falls, WI
Textile Designer — Fila Sport, Fila Sport Kids, Candies
January 2008 — August 2008Kohl's · Greater New York City Area
Textile Graphic Designer — Sean John Juniors Sportswear
June 2007 — January 2008G-III Apparel Group · New York City, NY
- Created and executed graphic concepts for knits and denim.
- Designed graphic tees, metal trims, and all denim embroideries.
Senior Knits Designer & Textile Graphic Designer — Enyce Juniors
June 2005 — August 2007Liz Claiborne International Ltd. · Greater New York City Area
- Designed Spring/Summer 2006 through Spring/Summer 2008.
- Managed a team of two in a deadline-driven environment.
- Approved all fabric, colors, trims, and artwork; partnered with Production on development.
Designer & Textile Graphic Designer
June 2004 — May 2005Apple Bottoms / ICER
- Created the brand's current logo identity.
- Designed Holiday 2004 through Holiday 2005, including all special make-up lines.
- Owned graphics for sales books, presentations, magazine & poster ads, and POP displays.
Outerwear Designer
March 2003 — July 2004Geoffrey Allen Corp. · Secaucus, NJ
- Assistant Merchandiser & Head Graphic Designer — Nick Price Golf Division.
- Women's & Men's Outerwear — Ecko Unltd. license.
- Special make-ups for Burlington, d.e.m.o. & Marshall's (Ecko, Ecko Red & Kids).
Designer & Textile Graphic Designer
June 2002 — January 2003Turbo Holdings Inc. · Sicklerville, NJ
- Designed Spring/Summer 2003 and Fall 2004 (Phat Farm and First Down Outerwear).
Assistant Designer
January 2000 — August 2000UFO Contemporary Inc. · New York City, NY
- Designed Fall/Winter 2000 through Spring/Summer 2001.
- Created tech packs and specs by hand; approved color lab dips with overseas mills in India.