Print Designer
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Print Designer

RAVEN MCLAUGHLIN
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Brooklyn, NY
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SKILLS
� Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Painting, Sketching, Typography
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INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Amiee Lynn, Inc.: Senior Print and Graphics Designer (NY), Current
� Original graphics for mass market apparel brands in multiple categories such as web design, social media, packaging, giftable holiday items and apparel
� Working closely with the design director, photographers, sales, production and factories throughout the design process to ensure design, quality and color meet company standards
� Engaging in all aspects of design�including but not limited to�shopping for inspiration, creating color palettes, trend board presentations to buyers and sales, creating CADs for the design director, creating development sheets for factories, following up with production during the sample review process and working with photographers to prepare for packaging and web design photoshoots
� Creating logos for new private label brands
� Acting as a liaison for cost negotiation between sales, buyers and overseas factories
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Endurance Brands, Inc.: Senior Textile Designer (NY), 2017-2018
� Used Photoshop and Illustrator to create original prints for fitness accessories and packaging such as running packs, slimmer belts, yoga mats, yoga towels and weights
� Created design specs, reviewed samples and communicated with factories throughout the development process
� Shopped for inspiration and researched trends in the market to create unique and fashion-driven looks that translate seamlessly into fitness products
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The Moret Group: Graphic Designer (NY), 2015 � 2017 & 2010 � 2013
� Graphic Designer for menswear, womenswear, juniors, kids and infants
� Created repeat patterns for a variety of private label brands such as Macy�s, Target, Kohl�s Walmart, J.C. Penney, Forever 21, Hot Topic and Urban Outfitters
� Created development sheets for factories and inspected quality and color for all product � starting from initial sampling to mass production
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Burlen Corporation: Graphic Designer (NY), 2013 � 2015
� Intimate apparel print designer for juniors and ladies
� Created two-directional repeat patterns, logos and hangtags for sleepwear and underwear
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Macy�s Merchandising Group, Inc.: Technical Design Intern (NY), 2009
� Assisted women�s and men�s knitwear technical design department
� Participated in fit meetings by measuring garments on fit models and assessing the proper fit for each style and silhouette
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The Donna Karan Company, LLC: Footwear and Color Lab Intern (NY), 2008
� Assisted footwear and apparel designer with trend research and CAD design
� Shopped for inspiration and created mood boards for presentations
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EDUCATION
� Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond Virginia
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PORTFOLIO
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