Anna Klein
Freelance Graphic Designer · Anna Klein Atelier
Long Beach, CA
In My Own Words
I'm looking for a Graphic Designer position with a company that I can share my passion for art and graphics. I would really like a company that encourages individual growth where I can really contribute my talent and creativity long term.
Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer
Anna Klein Atelier2013 – Present
I complete various projects such as: T-shirt Graphics, Triathlon Suit Graphics, Various invitations, Holiday Cards, Special Announcements, Logo Design, and most recently something I've never done was to paint a Background Murals(front and back) for a school play.
Graphic Artist
JAYA Apparel2011 – 2013
• Design placement prints, allover prints, Hand Tags, CADs for all brands, which range from contemporary, juniors and toddler lines. • Get vintage prints ready for production. • Create hand-illustrated artwork frequently. • Work with designers on sizing, placement, techniques and color ways for graphics. • Update and Maintain graphics in main servers as most up to date and organized as possible. • Roles of colorist and CAD designer- Create and set up seasonal color cards, and prepare CADS for presentation purposes. • Trend research and graphics research.
Graphic Designer
DKNY - DKNY Jeans, Juniors, Men's & Sportswear2005 – 2009
• Researched inspirations and prepared presentation boards each season and kept awareness of current trends and print techniques. • Designed and assisted creating varieties of graphics for T-shirts, Knits, Sweaters, Woven shirts, and pants. As a team, we managed about 130 graphics per season. • Developed trims, hang tags, patches for various use. • Communicated with factories regarding various techniques and experiment if necessary. • Worked with designers on sizing, placement, techniques and color ways for graphics. • Updated and Maintained graphics in main servers as most up to date and organized as possible. • Roles of colorist and CAD designer- Create and set up seasonal color cards, and prepare CADS for presentation purposes every season.
Assistant Textile R & D
Liz Claiborne2004 – 2005
• Communicated with overseas offices and mills daily • Worked with different lines and styles daily and enhanced my eye for color through the color approval process • Tracked packages, filed and established a new organization system. • Prepared hand standards and color standards every season. • Assist everyone on the team with all aspects of production
