Allison Hamilton: in Los Angeles, CA
Work experience
Juicy Couture
Senior Graphic Designer | 08/2015 - 05/2016
• Illustrated and created original artwork for women’s, sport, and kids licensed designs
• Worked closely with Art Director and Apparel Designers to plan and create collections for each season
• Researched trims and techniques to create unique and distinctive designs for a global consumer to meet price points.
• Organized and uploaded all designs to PLM for overseas vendors
Lily Bleu
Graphic Designer | 07/2013 - 08/2015
• Created and color separated original artwork for multiple accounts including The Buckle, Lord and Taylor, TJ Maxx, Nordstrom and Macy’s.
• Worked with design team to research trends and plan line direction for toddler, girls 4-6X and girls 7-14 size ranges
• Sales meeting attendance with key buyers to plan and show existing designs, as well as receive direction for art development
• Coordinated with screen print and sublimation contractors to ensure timely and quality delivery of sample garments as part of line development
Big Strike LLC
Graphic Designer | 02/2013 - 07/2013
• Designed original repeat patterns for juniors garments.
• Used PLM system to track and organize all relevant design and art files
• Attended buyer meetings along with sales team to plan line direction
• Created original designs for mens and juniors divisions for Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, 21 Mens, and Top Shop
California Silkscreen Inc.
Art Department Manager | 02/2010 - 01/2013
• Designed original artwork for men’s, women’s, juniors and kids apparel for domestic and international markets
• Advised designers and sales teams on state of the art printing techniques and applications
• Directed freelance designers on artwork development
• Managed work with both Production and Sample Departments to ensure quality garment output
• Design work with the use of special techniques including: high density, crystalina, puff, burnout, glitter, reverse print, flocking, caviar, heat transfers, foil, 3-D printing and clear gel
California Silkscreen Inc.
Art Department Manager | 02/2010 - 01/2013
• Designed original artwork for men’s, women’s, juniors and kids apparel for domestic and international markets
• Advised designers and sales teams on state of the art printing techniques and applications
• Directed freelance designers on artwork development
• Managed work with both Production and Sample Departments to ensure quality garment output
• Design work with the use of special techniques including: high density, crystalina, puff, burnout, glitter, reverse print, flocking, caviar, heat transfers, foil, 3-D printing and clear gel
LA Movers
Graphic Designer | 03/2009 - 02/2010
• Created original artwork for juniors and kids divisions
• Produced garment mock-ups and CAD presentations for sales team
• Separated, pitched and prepared tech packs on artwork for production
• Printed and designed labels to promote accessory lines
• Worked with designers on line concept development
LA Movers
Graphic Designer | 03/2009 - 02/2010
• Created original artwork for juniors and kids divisions
• Produced garment mock-ups and CAD presentations for sales team
• Separated, pitched and prepared tech packs on artwork for production
• Printed and designed labels to promote accessory lines
• Worked with designers on line concept development