Senior Graphic Designer / Textile Designer

ANNA ORLOVA

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SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER / TEXTILE DESIGNER

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WESTONE, INC., 20 Wysocki Place, Hackensack, NJ

2006 - 2011 Senior Graphic Designer / Textile Designer

Delivered original designs beginning from concept to production. Supported multiple clients for all of their specialized design needs. Established and maintained repository for all developed designs.

Created original patterns and designs for print fabrics, and manipulated purchased prints for textile products. Created and manipulated color - patterns, prints, graphics, fabric designs and trims. Created samples by writing up design specs using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; performed trend search for client presentations; organized fashion bedding ensembles and accessories.

Collaborated with Product Manager and Art Director in creating both original art and interpreting purchased support brand concepts. Worked with Product Managers to create, maintain, and update presentation boards for milestone meetings.

Stayed aware of the current trends in graphics, pattern, print, and remained abreast of the competitive benchmark. Executed design to the agreed seasonal aesthetic for the product, including color, pattern, print, trim, findings and any other materials.

Ensured originality of the newly created designs while incorporating fashion trends. Understood and applied vendor capabilities for pattern and print techniques and vendor fabric bases. Initiated and maintained seasonal archive of all patterns, prints, graphics, and trims developed. Created patterns and designs (using hand drawings and software) for bedding, window, tabletop, bath, apparel, packaging, illustrations, and catalogues. Initiated and maintained seasonal archive of all patterns, prints, graphics, and trims developed.

FREELANCE 2002 - 2006

Delivered original designs beginning from concept to production.

Created original & artistic design of stationary, toy, pharmaceutical and food packaging, labels, catalogs, flyers, cards. Designed patterns, fabrics, logos, color and line book illustrations, t-shirts, stickers, stencils, stamps, and wraps.

Delivered designs beginning from concept to production. Set up photo shoots, performed photo adjustments, scanning, and printing.

ROSE ART INDUSTRIES, INC., 6 Regent Street, Livingston, NJ

2000-2002 Senior Graphic Designer / Illustrator

Delivered original designs beginning from concept to production. Worked with various licensers.

Produced conceptual & artistic design of stationary and toy packaging, labels, catalogs, flyers, and cards. Created original pattern designs, logos, color and line book illustrations, stickers, stencils, stamps, and wraps.

Worked with licensers such as Disney, NBA, BRB (Bob the Builder), Barbie and etc. Worked extensively with International packaging.

SHAW CREATION INC., 32 Brunswick Ave., Edison, NJ

1997 - 2000 Graphic Designer / Illustrator

Delivered original designs beginning from concept to production. Worked with various licensers.

Created conceptual & artistic design of umbrellas, rain cloth for kids, backs & totes, doll handles, fabric, patterns and designs - beginning from concept to production.. Worked with a wide range of licensers including: Disney, WB, Sesame Street, WWF.

EDUCATION: BA Fine ART, Graphic Design

State Pedagogical University of Russia, Saint Petersburg, Russia (1992)

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