Julia Gamble
Textile Design,
Home Textile Product Development
Email:
Phone:
415.350.2907
A Bit About Me
I am a collaborative design director, and textile designer with 20+ years experience in home textile product development.
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My passion for color and pattern, innate creativity, and compassionate leadership sets me apart in the industry. 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 have expert knowledge of textile manufacturing and success launching innovative home collections, licensed and private-label brands. I have an exceptional eye for color, and possess an intuitive understanding of the ever-evolving trends in the home decor market.
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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
Quilts-Pieced and
Engineered
Decorative Pillows
Rugs
Bath
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