Caroline Dignes
Web Coordinator · Le Cirque Centre
Falmouth, MA
In My Own Words
Current graduate student in the MDE (Masters in Design Engineering) at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design. In my background as a textile developer, I worked with designers to create custom textile effects, surface treatments, and designs. With my in-depth knowledge of fibers, dyes, color, and textile processes including fabric and print finishes, material types and construction, I have innovated textile solutions for theaters around the globe, including Opera Australia, The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The San Francisco Opera, The Santa Fe Opera, and Det Kongelige Teater.
Work Experience
Web Coordinator
Le Cirque Centre2015 – Present
• Design, manage, update, edit and maintain all visual and written website content. • Created style guide and all layout and content beyond landing page. www.socircus.org
Sales Specialist
REI (Recreational Equipment Inc)2019 – 2020
• Support customers by responding to product, membership and REI service questions, general inquiries and customer feedback. • Effectively help to prepare the store: maintain and stock work areas making sure all items are accurately priced. • Work with store management, visual merchandising point person, and Sales Leads to maintain visual standards. • Promote the sale of REI goods and services as well as engaging customers with product, membership and service information.
Color, Print, and Pattern Developer (Dyer)
San Francisco Opera2019 – 2019
• Collaborate with the Head Dyer to color match and dye fabric yardage, distress, and paint garments for 2019, 2014 and 2013 Opera Productions. • Strong understanding of dyes and color achievability on various substrates and materials. • Produce lab dips/ samples and execute all surface treatments and finishes. • Ability to communicate effectively across various cultures and communication styles.
Color, Print and Pattern Developer (Art Finisher)
Opera Australia2018 – 2018
• Collaborate with Lead Art Finisher to dye, paint, and distress textile materials for 2018 Opera Season. • Consistent contribution to redevelopment and innovation of surface treatment styles.
Project Manager Color, Print and Pattern (Lead Dyer and Painter)
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival2017 – 2017
• Communicate with Designers/ Project Managers/ Garment production teams and Wardrobe to assess, develop, and produce appropriate textile surface treatments and print techniques using knowledge of garment construction, fabric and print finishes, and material types and constructions. • Research and innovate textile and material solutions for yardage and costumes. • Identification and implementation of risk management processes. • Create print ready line art that was either printed on fabrics or vector rendered for vinyl cuts, laser cuts, or vinyl and sublimation transfers.
Color, Print and Pattern Developer (Dyer and Painter)
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival2012 – 2016
• Effective communication and prioritization of projects and project deadlines with Designers, Director of Costumes, and the Drapers to establish and ensure their completion with maximum efficiency in a fast-paced environment • Continuous learning of fabric finishing/ dyeing techniques. • Dye, paint, and distress fabrics and garments for the festival seasons.
Project Manager, Color Print and Pattern (Lead Dyer and Painter)
The Santa Fe Opera2011 – 2014
• Supervise and facilitate fabric garment dyeing and painting for the 2011, 2012, and 2014 summer seasons • Prioritize projects to ensure the maximum efficiency and the highest level of quality • Train the Dye Assistant in dye and paint techniques and safety standards
