Erin Tapp
Freelance Fashion Illustrator / Jewelry Maker/ Designer/ Fashion Designer
Altadena, CA
********@*****.*** - 626-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Illustrator
Trium Entertainment, LLC - Studio City, CA - July 2013 to September 2013
Televison show "Something Borrowed, Something New", created detailed black-and-white fashion illustrations
of re-styled bridal gowns for season one and two of the show, fourteen episodes for season one and eighteen
episodes for season two. Premier Airdate, 2/8/13 on TLC Network. The illustrations for the first season were
completed in January 2013. Illustrations for the second season were completed in September 2013
Freelance Illustrator / Intern
Kelly Nishimoto, LLC - June 2006 to December 2009
Client: Kelly Nishimoto 323-***-****
* Created artwork for women's missy contemporary seasonal collections
* Illustrated bartender uniforms for Playhouse nightclub in Hollywood, CA, and server uniforms for Sweet Love
Hangover restaurant in Hollywood, CA
* Created full-color, hand drawn images for look-books press kits
* Assisted client with sample production for uniforms and individual garments
Freelance CAD Illustrator, Designer and Pattern-Maker
Pampata Jutte - Santa Monica, CA - October 2006 to October 2008
Client: Pampata Jutte 310-***-****
* Created production level patterns, drawings and artwork for custom dresses and gowns
* Responsible for creating highly detailed hand sketched and computer generated images
* Ensured the implementation of customer specifications by working closely with client
* Specified and sourced components for design
* Worked closely with seamstress to ensure proper construction
CAD Illustrator
Guess Inc - Los Angeles, CA - May 2006 to June 2006
Supervisor: Yazdira Cabrera 213-***-****
* Created technical images for women's contemporary garments
* Used Adobe Illustrator to create new flats from previous designs
* Responsible for supplying CAD images for the launch of a new Guess store in Los Angeles
Production Assistant
Bebe Los Angeles Studio - Century City, CA - October 2004 to November 2004
Supervisor: Betsey Briggs 213-***-****
* Received cut-tickets from production manager, faxed tickets to contractors
* Distributed cut-tickets to production staff
* Generated and distributed cut reports
* Maintained cut ticket files and binders
Freelance Fashion Illustrator
Heavy Red Couture Noir - April 2004 to August 2004
Client: Tyler Whitman 323-***-****
* Created artwork for a full range of apparel, including contemporary, period influenced and industrial garments
* Created highly detailed hand drawn full color illustrations
* Assisted client with choice of fabrics and colors for a custom corset design
* Produced a CAD flat image, pattern and sample for the design and production of the custom garment
Design Room Intern
Chinese Laundry by Shelli Segal - Los Angeles, CA - March 2004 to May 2004
Supervisor: Suzanne Fessler 213-***-****
* Worked with designer to achieve a high-end collection for a children's line
* Assisted pattern-maker with drafting, cutting and grading for sample pieces
Jewelry Maker
Creating jewelry pieces by wire wrapping and beading
Experience in working with sterling silver; cutting, riveting, soldering, casting, roller-printing, sand-blasting,
creating a patina and cabochon stone setting
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts in Fashion Design
Pasadena City College - Pasadena, CA
June 2005
Design, Illustration
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising - Los Angeles, CA
September 2000 to June 2001
SKILLS
Creating original jewelry designs with wire wrapping and beading. Experience working with sterling silver;
cutting, riveting, soldering, casting, roller-printing, sand-blasting, creating a patina and cabochon stone setting.
LINKS
http://coroflot.com/erintapp
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Fashion design, historical fashion, women's contemporary, lingerie, industrial fashion garments, fashion
illustration, technical garment flats using Adobe Illustrator
SKILLS
Detailed full-color fashion illustrations by hand, technical garment flats, detailed fabric rendering, knowledge of
garment fit and construction, pattern-making by draping, flat pattern drafting, extensive knowledge of historic
fashion, knowledge of textiles, expertise in numerous fine art mediums, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop,
MS Office Suite, creating unique wire wrapped jewelry designs