Ivanka Georgieva-Textile Designer
Ivanka Georgieva Tel.
Objective To find creative expression through textile development for an innovative company that appreciates and aspires to excellence in design
Experience
St John � Knits, Orange County, Director of Print Textile Fall 2012 � now o Responsible for all print artworks, print concepts and actual development o Reports directly to the SVP Design o Develops new print techniques � SIP on knits and woven bases o Creates original artwork for every new season (paintings) o Creates CAD artwork for all aspects of prints, jacquards, embroideries, stone embellishments o Assembles art packages with reference materials and specification letters for licensees, mills, overseas sourcing, and sales o Reviews mill submissions for quality, design, and color for all lines o Generates supporting visual materials for all categories o Works with artists, studios, and freelancers to coordinate projects
Academy of Art, San Francisco, Part Time Faculty, Textile Design 2011 � now o Textile Instructor for the Online Program at the Academy of Art for both MFA and BFA students o Teaches design process from concept to final textile collection o Created own course content
Zac-Zac Posen, Special Project-�Delta�-Accessories, Print Design 2015 o Creating concept and actual artworks for �Delta-Air line�-men�s and woman accessories. Springs Global, New York, NY � Senior Textile Designer for DVF � Bedding Fall 2009 -2012 o Created inspiration, color palettes, prints, embroideries, knitwear, sketches, and trim concepts and development o Developed new textile techniques for presentation and product development o Created original artwork for every new season o Created CAD artwork for all aspects of Bedding, Bedding Accessories, Bath, and Windows o Assembled art packages with reference materials and specification letters for licensees, mills, overseas sourcing, and sales o Reviewed mill submissions for quality, design, and color for all lines o Generated supporting visual materials for all categories o Worked with artists, studios, and freelancers to coordinate projects
Elisa Palomino (Couture), New York, Textile Designer June � Oct 2009 o Developed new textile techniques � embroidery, silk painting, deep dye technique, fabric manipulations � for presentations and product development Diane Von Furstenberg, New York, Textile and Design Intern June � Aug 2009 o Responsible for developing new textile techniques (embroidery, silk painting, deep dye technique, fabric manipulations) for presentations and product development o Created original and CAD artwork for all aspects of Fall 2010 Collection o Designed two swatches that were put in production within a month of starting o Designed and created more than 50 flowers made out of chiffon and printed fabric for a DvF dress for First Lady Michelle Obama
PBTeen, San Francisco, CA, Freelance Designer Spring 2009 o Created original paintings for Holiday Collection 2011
India Rose, San Francisco, Freelance Designer (clients Target, TJMaxx) 2008-2009 o Responsible for developing detailed artwork for �India Rose� Collection lines o Designed bedding, blanket, bags, bath rugs lines o Developed CAD artwork for bedding, bags, pillows, home accessories etc.
Education � Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA, MFA Textile Design, 2008 � Sofia University, Sofia, Bulgaria, MFA Fine Arts, 2000 � Southwestern University, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, BFA Fine Arts, 1997
Projects, awards and publications portfolio � Neiman Marcus Fashion Night out and store window display, September 2009 � Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York, Runway collection, 2008 and 2009 � CFDA, Honorable mention, 2007 � Academy of Art, Textile work exhibitions, 2005 and 2007
Other � Fluent in English, Bulgaria, Russian
Ivanka Georgieva Tel.
Objective To find creative expression through textile development for an innovative company that appreciates and aspires to excellence in design
Experience
St John � Knits, Orange County, Director of Print Textile Fall 2012 � now o Responsible for all print artworks, print concepts and actual development o Reports directly to the SVP Design o Develops new print techniques � SIP on knits and woven bases o Creates original artwork for every new season (paintings) o Creates CAD artwork for all aspects of prints, jacquards, embroideries, stone embellishments o Assembles art packages with reference materials and specification letters for licensees, mills, overseas sourcing, and sales o Reviews mill submissions for quality, design, and color for all lines o Generates supporting visual materials for all categories o Works with artists, studios, and freelancers to coordinate projects
Academy of Art, San Francisco, Part Time Faculty, Textile Design 2011 � now o Textile Instructor for the Online Program at the Academy of Art for both MFA and BFA students o Teaches design process from concept to final textile collection o Created own course content
Zac-Zac Posen, Special Project-�Delta�-Accessories, Print Design 2015 o Creating concept and actual artworks for �Delta-Air line�-men�s and woman accessories. Springs Global, New York, NY � Senior Textile Designer for DVF � Bedding Fall 2009 -2012 o Created inspiration, color palettes, prints, embroideries, knitwear, sketches, and trim concepts and development o Developed new textile techniques for presentation and product development o Created original artwork for every new season o Created CAD artwork for all aspects of Bedding, Bedding Accessories, Bath, and Windows o Assembled art packages with reference materials and specification letters for licensees, mills, overseas sourcing, and sales o Reviewed mill submissions for quality, design, and color for all lines o Generated supporting visual materials for all categories o Worked with artists, studios, and freelancers to coordinate projects
Elisa Palomino (Couture), New York, Textile Designer June � Oct 2009 o Developed new textile techniques � embroidery, silk painting, deep dye technique, fabric manipulations � for presentations and product development Diane Von Furstenberg, New York, Textile and Design Intern June � Aug 2009 o Responsible for developing new textile techniques (embroidery, silk painting, deep dye technique, fabric manipulations) for presentations and product development o Created original and CAD artwork for all aspects of Fall 2010 Collection o Designed two swatches that were put in production within a month of starting o Designed and created more than 50 flowers made out of chiffon and printed fabric for a DvF dress for First Lady Michelle Obama
PBTeen, San Francisco, CA, Freelance Designer Spring 2009 o Created original paintings for Holiday Collection 2011
India Rose, San Francisco, Freelance Designer (clients Target, TJMaxx) 2008-2009 o Responsible for developing detailed artwork for �India Rose� Collection lines o Designed bedding, blanket, bags, bath rugs lines o Developed CAD artwork for bedding, bags, pillows, home accessories etc.
Education � Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA, MFA Textile Design, 2008 � Sofia University, Sofia, Bulgaria, MFA Fine Arts, 2000 � Southwestern University, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, BFA Fine Arts, 1997
Projects, awards and publications portfolio � Neiman Marcus Fashion Night out and store window display, September 2009 � Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York, Runway collection, 2008 and 2009 � CFDA, Honorable mention, 2007 � Academy of Art, Textile work exhibitions, 2005 and 2007
Other � Fluent in English, Bulgaria, Russian