Terri Larson
Freelance Apparel Designer/Product Developer · Terri Larson Designs
PORTLAND, OR
In My Own Words
I've always loved fashion and color. From snow sports outerwear, outdoor focused sportswear, warm and creative knitwear, whimsical & fun children's wear. I love working in design and creating products that people enjoy wearing and fit within their lifestyle. My design inspiration can come from many things such as art, history, architecture, color and the outdoors. With all of these components I create products that I feel are unique and worthwhile.
Work Experience
Freelance Apparel Designer/Product Developer
Terri Larson Designs2002 – Present
Owned and coordinated design production from concept through completion. Collaborate with clients to establish vision, conceive designs, and complete deliverable s within project deadlines and requirements. Create and deliver highly persuasive sales and marketing presentations, explicitly presenting features and benefits to cultivate client buy-in. Manage financial, quote / bid, and administrative factors for each project including Men’s, Women’s active wear, outerwear, sportswear and accessories. Key Achievements: ? Effectively managed project initiatives for complex projects, and consistently achieving on-time and in-budget completion of all deliverable s. ? Successfully completed proposal layout and design for contracts under extremely tight deadlines; contributed to acquisition of major accounts.
Senior Apparel Designer/Developer
Totemmi2014 – 2016
Designed and Managed a boutique yoga clothing line. Facilitated and established business contacts with overseas vendors and Unites States based organizations. Key Achievements: ? Lead a team of graphic designers on the overall concepts and artwork production. ? Created inspiring graphics color pallets for youthful yoga brand.
Women's Technical Designer
Hanna Andersson2014 – 2015
Created new design themes and collaborated with designer and merchant to design and produce artwork for women’s product line. Developed fit of seasonal woman’s product line and lowered return rate by 12% of woman’s products and improved overall fit sessions with models while ensuring proper fit with models. Key Achievements: ? Consistently recognized for fresh, innovative ideas and facilitated a successful re branding of the Hanna Anderson “Love Hanna” women’s collection. ? Mentored a design team on the overall aesthetic, fit and construction of apparel.
Apparel & Accessory Designer
Kootenay Knitting2004 – 2011
Apparel & Accessory Designer, 2006 – 2011 Illustrated knit and textile print designs from original artwork, implemented uniform set of measurements and specifications. Assist in developing business strategies and crating brands. Utilized sketch designs of accessories via Photoshop and Illustrator. Key Achievements: ? Designed highly successful product line for the 2010 winter Olympics. ? Contributed to product catalogs and corporate presentations by creating CAD drawings, flat sketches, and branding decks.
Asistant Apparel Designer
Marker Ltd1998 – 2002
Designed Specialty clothing for ski product line clothing while improving the quality and technical design details through strategic analysis and recommendations. Key Achievements: ? Updated fashion accessories and samples with buyers on a seasonal basis. ? Patterned inline USA fleece and activewear product for Men’s, women & Children.