Kelli McDonough
Portland,OR
Summary
Award-winning conceptual designer with innovation and visual storytelling. Specializes in designing, patterning and prototyping all manner of wear: Ready To Wear, Couture and Costumes. Recognized for blending artistry with practicality in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Inkthethink (Studio) Self-employed
06.2022 - Current
- Child Escapism collection closing out Portland Fashion Week @FashioNXT
- Design, pattern, construct collection
- Collaborated with music and photos for a complete runway show and editorial photos
Creative Director
Inkthethink (Studio) Self-employed
06.2022 - Current
- Runway collection "Anna Tommy: based on human anatomy for FashioNXT Emerging Designer competition. People's Choice Award Winner 2023.
- Design, pattern and construction
- Collaborated with music and photos for a complete runway show and editorial photos. Published in Vigour Magazine September 2024 issue
Head Costume Designer
Renegade Opera
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Designed for "Birds of Opera" and "Adam's Run"
- Led fittings with actors, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit
- Determined proper shoes, jewelry, head wear, and other accessories to complement designer outfits.
- Consistently met tight deadlines under high-pressure circumstances to meed deadlines.
Costume Draper, Stitcher
Portland Opera
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted in design, patterning and fittings or various shows: Carmen, Rasulka, Beatrice, Madam Butterfly, Thumbprint, Marriage of Fiagaro costumes.
- Actor fittings and adjustments
Education
Apparel Design, Technical Developer, Entrepreneur - Apparel Design
Portland Fashion Institute
Portland, OR06-2022
FashioNxt People's Choice Award (Emerging Designer 2023) (Featured Closing Designer 2024)
Anna Tommy Collection 2023
Childhood Escapism Collection 2024
Timeline
Head Costume Designer
Renegade Opera
01.2023 - 09.2024
Costume Draper, Stitcher
Portland Opera
09.2022 - 01.2024
Creative Director
Inkthethink (Studio) Self-employed
06.2022 - Current
Creative Director
Inkthethink (Studio) Self-employed
06.2022 - Current
Apparel Design, Technical Developer, Entrepreneur - Apparel Design
Portland Fashion Institute
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