Hello there!
I'm Julia, a textile and surface pattern designer with a love for
color and pattern, with 20+ years experience in
home textile product development.
I have expert knowledge of textile manufacturing and success launching
innovative home collections, licensed and private-label brands.
I started my career as a surface pattern designer working for both retailers
and offshore/US manufacturers.
I excel at leading the process from concept to completion in both design
and production. Through my career, I have evolved into being a leader with
a unique talent for working with artists and cross-functional teams.
I have owned my own consulting business for over 15 years,
and am able to create high-level design strategies-marketable products
that drive growth and profitability.
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I am entrepreneurial by nature; compassionate by choice.
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SKILLS
Leadership
DESIGN
MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE
High-level Design Strategy
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Creative Services Training
Collaborative Design
Artist Management
Freelancer Supervision
Pitch Decks
Cross-training
Mentoring & Coaching
Trend Analysis
Library Creation
TEXTILES:
Print and Pattern
Repeats
Color Palettes
Colorways
Yarn Dyes
Jacquards
Embroidery
Technical Specifications
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PRODUCT:
Bedding Collections
Quilts:
Pieced & Engineered
Decorative Pillows
Rugs
Bath & Beach Towels
Beach Products
Kitchen & Table Linens
Adobe Creative Suite:
Illustrator, Photoshop,
InDesign
Mac Platform:
Keynote, Pages
Microsoft Office:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Google Suite:
Gmail, Calendar, Sheets,
Drive
Strategy & Planning
Product Development
Program Development
Vendor Relations
Licensee Relations
Production Management
Manufacturing Supervision
Presentations
Timeline Creation
Concepting
Goal Setting
Project Prioritization
Stakeholder Engagement
Budget Alignment