Abby Palomera: in Irvine, CA

Created custom textile design and graphics for a variety of fashion and home furnishing clients including Vince, Burning Torch, Herbalife, Cheyann Benedict, Frankies Bikinis . Software (Mac): Photoshop CC

Created print and jacquard motifs for table linens and outdoor furniture. Designed woven textures for cotton blends and Textilene (PVC-coated poly). Created embroidery motifs. Theme and color-story development. Software (Mac): Photoshop CS4

Created custom textile designs and embellishments for Rozae Nichols and diffusion lines--better Contemporary/Designer market. Researched and presented print, color and embellishment theme and direction. Put designs into repeat, developed colorways. Engineered embellishment motifs for specific pattern pieces. Communicated with manufacturers on print design s/offs and embellishment execution, timing requirements. Understanding of various printing processes and textile treatments: rotary, sublimation, digital, screen printing, 4-color process, foil-printing, airbrush, pleating, embroidery, laser cutting, heat transfer embellishment. Met with vendors on-site. Travelled to Premier Vision and various print shows to source print, embellishment. Software (Mac): Photoshop CS3, MS Office Word

Managed a small team of textile artists. Worked with designers on development of print groups. Communicated with overseas vendors regarding engraving technique, quality issues. Tracked and updated status of strike-offs, sample yardage, lab dips. Issued production yardage approvals. Prioritized print jobs, purchased studio artwork, evaluated CAD systems, researched computer upgrades. Put designs into repeat, pitched colors. Missy, Junior, Kids and Contemporary markets. Software (Mac): Photoshop, AVL, MS Office Word

Translated artwork into engraving-ready textile designs for Missy & Junior markets. Responsibilities: print development (CAD and hand-painting), color reductions, repeats, joins, placements, color pitching, mill correspondence. Software (PC): Photoshop