Laura Sciepura
Linkedin.com/in/laura-sciepura-949827299
Summary
Experienced Surface Pattern Designer and CAD Manager In creating innovative patterns. Proficient in CAD software and design projects. Proficient in CAD software and design tools, with a strong track record of translating creative concepts into high-quality visual designs. Skilled in leading design teams, optimizing workflows, and ensuring accuracy and consistency in all design outputs. Adept at balancing creative vision with technical precision to drive successful design solutions for diverse products.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Pattern/Graphic Designer
Freelancer
Grand Rapids, Michigan
02.2023 - Current
- Researched trends to identify emerging market patterns
- Created print and woven patterns as well as graphic designs
- Filled and recolored flats, designed flyers and advertisements for trade shows
- Developed tags and labels to enhance product packaging.
- Collaborated with multiple clothing labels spanning across diverse age groups and size ranges.
- Researched competitive products and services to identify opportunities to improve customer experience through design changes.
- Assisted in selecting colors, images, text style and layout for each project.
Instructor Continuing Education/Flat Pattern Design
Kendall College of Art & Design
Grand Rapids, Michigan
07.2017 - 12.2022
- Created, planned, and executed curriculum for developing slopers in flat pattern design
- Demonstrated expertise in transferring paper patterns to muslin fabric and accurately fitting them on the body
- Transferred approved fit measurements from paper pattern to oaktag
- Utilized slopers to create original clothing designs.
CAD/Trend/Color/Branding Manager
Meijer
Walker, Michigan
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed Trend, Art, & Color for Meijers Own Brands, Falls Creek, Massini, MTA, & Wave Zone
- Researching global print & graphic direction for each season
- Established creative guidelines for color schemes and print design direction
- In charge of maintaining consistent and differentiated brand and business strategy development
- Created Trend presentations for all categories and brand direction
- Setting clear direction so there is cohesive vision for all Own Brands
- Lead direct reports, team of seven Artists for women's & mens sportswear/active, boys/girls sportswear/active/& swim, Newborn sportswear
- Created an effective working environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives and coaching staff
- Managed budget for purchases and travel in the Art Department.
Art Manager
Kohl's
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
10.2011 - 10.2013
- Managed Art, Production, and Visual Departments for Kohl's Exclusive Brands, including Croft & Barrow and 212 Collection.
- Responsible for researching global print & graphic direction for each season
- Guided design team in exploring new directions for prints and colors
- Developed and introduced fresh concepts to enhance current assortment
- Oversee the development to ensure consistency and differentiation of brands, constant with market trends, brand position, and business strategy
- Managed direct reports consisting of seven full-time employees and two freelancers.
- Created a cohesive team by establishing strong communication channels and promoting collaboration.
- Managed the Art Department budget for samples, purchased art and freelancers.
Senior CAD Artist
Lane Bryant
Columbus, Ohio
12.2009 - 09.2011
- Designed and developed prints, embroideries, and beading for all sportswear categories for the plus size customer
- Collaborated with Designers to optimize layout and color schemes of each print design, utilizing U4ia, Photoshop & Illustrator
- Crafted visually compelling concept presentations highlighting pattern and color trends for each season
- Collaborated with designers and sourcing to establish best techniques for all print designs
- Correspond with mills via email for strike off development
- Traveled to mills abroad to collaborate on the print designs and development.
Senior Designer of Print & Pattern - Gilly Hicks
Abercrombie & Fitch
New Albany, Ohio
02.2007 - 01.2009
- Orchestrated all phases of print and color palette development from inception in rollout of the lingerie, /lounge/ swim brand
- Created prints for each product category using U4ia and Kaledo software
- Developed realistic CADS for floor set and visual in store presentations
- Researched and developed color and new print design ideas with sourcing department for new and innovative techniques
- Enabled effective product development by coordinating with cross-functional teams such as Design and Merchants
- Presented new color palettes and silhouettes in cross brand meetings to coordinate with the other A&F brands
- Attended print shows to gain insights into current trends and the direction of print industry
- Evaluated color accuracy, development, and adherence to set design standards during onsite visits to offshore printing mills.
Print Manager
Ralph Lauren
New York, NY
08.2003 - 02.2007
- Collaborated with VP and Director of Print & Pattern to design, create, and execute all prints.
- Managed all day-to-day activity related to running the print/pattern department - provide repeats or engineered layouts of prints for garment printing, break down artwork into individual screens and label for printer, pitch color ways of same design with fabric swatches, prepare written screen making instructions of mill-ready artwork for screen making, record and communicate corrections of strike-offs, sample yardage and stock approval to mills each season
- Worked closely with respective designers to keep up to date with changes and desired outcome to prints
- Researched vintage and original artwork studios and reference library for design inspirations.of Design
Education
Associates - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Skills
- Generation Digital
- NedGraphics
- U4ia
- Kaledo Print Studio
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Mac
- MS Office
- PLM
- Outlook
Fashion Related Skills
- Garment construction
- Color development/lab dip approval
- Fabric sourcing
- Forecasting fashion/color trends
- Production
- Fashion merchandising
- Draping & sketching
Affiliations
Yoga and volunteering. Watercolor painting.
Accomplishments
Sales awards at Kohls.
Timeline
Pattern/Graphic Designer
Freelancer
02.2023 - Current
Instructor Continuing Education/Flat Pattern Design
Kendall College of Art & Design
07.2017 - 12.2022
CAD/Trend/Color/Branding Manager
Meijer
02.2015 - 06.2017
Art Manager
Kohl's
10.2011 - 10.2013
Senior CAD Artist
Lane Bryant
12.2009 - 09.2011
Senior Designer of Print & Pattern - Gilly Hicks
Abercrombie & Fitch
02.2007 - 01.2009
Print Manager
Ralph Lauren
08.2003 - 02.2007
Associates - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
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