Liz Esposito / Speer

Creative Director / Print Designer · Liz Speer Designs Print Studio

Palm Coast, FL

In My Own Words

I specialize in exclusive fashion prints/pattern design for apparel.

I create prints for womenswear, activewear, and swimwear as well as for many other categories. I thrive on originality and create a variety of prints from both digital and hand-created methods. I can create artwork for screen printing and for digitally printing. Hand-made mediums I love include: watercolor, ink, dye, Cyanotype, and oil pastel.

I create high resolution .psd or .ai format file in seamless repeat. Files are separated by organized editable layers (motifs) whenever possible to allow for easy edits to each file.

My original print designs can be seen on brands on: Midori Bikinis, Goddess Swimwear, Pajamagram, Iwa Why Swimwear, Tommy Hilfiger, and many more!!

Work Experience

Creative Director / Print Designer

Liz Speer Designs Print Studio

2016 – Present

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

Designer / CAD Artist

PROJECT 28 LLC

2017 – 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)

Designer / CAD Artist

Life Eclectic Apparel

2016 – 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

Wovens Designer

By Design LLC.

2014 – 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

Non-Denim Designer

American Rag CIE.

2011 – 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.

Design Assistant

Hilton Hollis

2010 – 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.

Fashion Design Intern

Bespoke Apparel, INC.

2010 – 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.