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Liz Esposito / Speer

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Creative Director / Print Designer
Palm Coast | United States

Skills

  • Creative Direction
  • Acrobat
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • Print Design
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Interests

Fashion design - textiles - skateboarding - surfing - healthy eating - hiking - art - music

Industries

Fashion
Lifestyle
Skate
Snow
Streetwear
Surf
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Liz Speer Designs Print Studio

Creative Director / Print Designer | 01/2016 - Current

Print/pattern design for textiles and apparel • Generate a concept for each collection based on WGSN / Fashion Snoops forecast, & research • Design of exclusive prints for apparel, swimwear, and more • Working with brands to create exclusive prints for their needs • Creating digital repeat patterns from hand paintings in layered Photoshop/ Illustrator files • Fully separating colors for screen-printing LizSpeerDesigns.com ~~ Info@LizSpeerDesigns.com
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PROJECT 28 LLC

Designer / CAD Artist | 11/2017 - 02/2019

CAD of Textiles repeat prints, spot prints, and graphic design for bodysuits, T-shirts, and other apparel. • Create artwork based on Inspiration for Each Client/Buyer • Exclusive Print Design and Colorways (many from hand painting concepts) • Approval of Lab Dips & Strike Offs • Creation of Worksheets for Artwork Placement, Scale, Pantone colors • Correspond with factories/ Print houses (domestic & overseas)
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Life Eclectic Apparel

Designer / CAD Artist | 01/2016 - 12/2017

Designing elevated beach savvy silhouettes in epic prints. Original print design from hand drawn & digital methods. • Generate a Concept & Direction for Each Collection • Design of prints for women’s woven tops & dresses in a cohesive collection • Creation of Worksheets for Artwork, for Scale, Placement, Pantone Colors • Corresponding with Factories, Mills, Print Houses (domestic & overseas) • Fabric Development & Print Creation; Approval of Strike Offs, Lab Dips • Screen printing & Heat Transfer Set-Up & Execution
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By Design LLC.

Wovens Designer | 11/2014 - 01/2016

• Design of Woven and knit tops and bottoms in capsule collections • Create graphics & motifs for sweaters & apparel • Create Layouts & Original Designs for Embroidery • Artwork Layout & Worksheets for Factories to Follow • Responsible for development samples from initial ideas to actual proto sample • Create tech packs using WebTech/PLM including measurements based on sketch design • Oversee Assistants and delegate tasks efficiently • Research current silhouettes, prints, and fabrics • Correspond with overseas factories in reference to sample development, fabric/trim sourcing, etc. • Approve fabric qualities, lab dips, and strike offs
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American Rag CIE.

Non-Denim Designer | 05/2011 - 11/2014

• Design of pants, shorts, skirts, rompers, and jackets according to inspiration given by client and market trends. • Sample development from conception to actual sample. Creating technical packages in WebPDM, providing specs, details, fabric and trim information. • Correspond with overseas factories to source fabric, ensure garment sample accuracy, and track progress to meet deadlines. • Present the styles in each delivery to our client as displayed by a model; showing how each one is brand appropriate, fits trend and inspiration, and works with print and color story.
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Hilton Hollis

Design Assistant | 10/2010 - 04/2011

• Create flats in Illustrator and prepare tech packs. • Set up each garment in Apparel Magic computer system. • Prepare garment fit sheets for fittings. • Sketch ideas for new garments.
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Bespoke Apparel, INC.

Fashion Design Intern | 09/2010 - 12/2010

• Work with designers to create designs for different clients target markets. • Generate line sheets and tech packs for garments. • Preform marketing research and trend analysis. • Sketch garments and create detail pages.

Education history

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Academy of Art University

Master of Fine Arts in Fashion Design | 2006 - 2009

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San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Connections

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Mike McWilliams

Graphic Designer
McWilliams Design

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