Lydia Parker
Summary
Digital artist of 8 years with a versatile hand and a penchant for whimsy. Illustrator, textile artist, and character designer. Extensive experience in collaborative and project-based environments. Open to work in remote or in office art positions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Kohl's
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Created original hand-drawn patterns and graphics in multiple colorways for the following Kohl's brands:
- Croft
- Sonoma
- Lauren Conrad
- Jammies For Your Families
- Celebrate Together
- Collaborated with cross-functional partner teams in design and color to provide revisions in a fast-paced environment
- Prepared and exported digital artwork for textile manufacture
- Cleaned art in NedGraphics to bring designs to print-standard quality
- Conducted market research to identify industry trends
- Coordinated between buying office and print studios to facilitate the purchase of prints
- Filled 3D bodies in Browzwear Lotta
Art Intern
Kohl's
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Partnered with art teams to learn textile art fundamentals
- Completed and presented self-guided internship capstone project
Student Mentor
Milwaukee Institute Of Art & Design
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Led student bonding activities and tours
Visual Design Intern
Discovery World: Kohl's Design It! Lab
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Designed fun and educational projects for children focused around creativity and fine motor skills
- Worked with children directly, developing their creativity and self-expression through crafts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Milwaukee Institute of Art Design
Milwaukee, WI05.2021
Skills
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- NedGraphics
- Browzwear Lotta
- Procreate
- Illustration
- Typography
- Pattern Design
Timeline
Artist
Kohl's
07.2021 - 10.2023
Art Intern
Kohl's
06.2020 - 08.2020
Visual Design Intern
Discovery World: Kohl's Design It! Lab
10.2019 - 12.2019
Student Mentor
Milwaukee Institute Of Art & Design
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Milwaukee Institute of Art Design