Elaina Jacob: Accessory Designer in Portland, OR

- Designed protective laptop and tablet sleeves, backpacks and totes for top brand name companies - Developed factory specs for overseas manufacturing - Worked directly with factories to develop samples through production - Reviewed and corrected samples - Lead design innovation and trend development

- Created fire performance tools using welding techniques and kevlar wicking manipulation - Designed leather accessories for fire performers including protective wick covers, belts and belt worn pouches. - Crafted fashions for performers and active men and women using stretch material and fire resistant materials. - Foucused on producing quality, creative products with a priority on safety, innovation and fun. Responsibilities: design, product testing, production of products, marketing, shipping, customer service and business managment www.etsy.com/shop/FireMantra or www.Facebook.com/FireMantra

- Developed Men’s and Boy’s and Women’s and Girl’s trends for Summer 2016 - Created company wide trend presentation for Summer 2016 - Designed Plaids and repeat pattern artwork for Men’s and Boy’s woven collections - Designed garments for Women’s and Girl’s Collection - Created flats and factory ready specs for Men’s and Boy’s woven collections

- Designed handbags, custom bag hardware and business identity - Created tech packs including: Renderings, flats and pattern construction for manufacturing - Sourced materials and overseas manufacturers for bags and custom designed hardware.

For Fuel, I assisted in the design research and development of various products including but not limited to. Limited edition denim, denim point of purchase, denim packaging, t-shirt graphics, snowboard pants and jacket design and van decal wraps. While interning I also was a buyer for the up and coming winter season at the Orlando Surf Expo.