Ivanka Georgieva-Textile Designer
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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