Lisa Cline Ayers

Work History

LCA Designs, Michael Simon Interiors

04.2023 - Current

Work closely with team and lead in the sourcing of fabrics based on the given design vision. Fabrics include for wall, windows, bedding, and furniture.
Interface with print wallcoverings/ drapery products and communications with overseas mills
Assist with sourcing furniture and other design elements
Help coordinate flow of materials
Maintain project management information database

LCA Designs, Stone Office Equipment

04.2022 - Current

Design commercial interior spaces including offices, hospitals, senior living spaces, schools and retail stores.
Balanced aesthetics with functionality by choosing appropriate materials, finishes, and furnishings that met client needs.
Utilized CET, computer-aided design (CAD) software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.
Optimized spatial planning for improved workflow efficiency in commercial interiors.
Presented compelling design proposals to clients for new projects and repeat business.
Managed budgets and timelines effectively to deliver projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.

LCA Designs, Radiate Textiles & DDecor Mills

03.2016 - 05.2021

Create original upholstery fabric collections that include solids, textures, velvets, woven jacquards, prints and embroideries
Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
Understanding pricing and cost constraints in building fabric constructions for market
Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
Provide trend/color research and forecasting
Assist in marketing/branding of new product concepts and design platforms
Launch website mapping tools that simulate the fabric design on a frame for client use on website
Developed social media content supporting design and color trends and showcasing my own work
Increased brand visibility by designing eye-catching showroom displays that highlighted new products and trends.
Travel to Indian mills and European trade shows.
Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.
Cross collaborate within the different departments to problem solve and stay on task and in timelines throughout the manufacturing mill in India and US offices
Work directly with mill in developing new platforms, constructions, and yarns. Develop all products within budget parameters.

Richloom Fabrics

07.2004 - 02.2016

Led a design team in executing 400+ fabric skus every season for Showtime/High Point Furniture Market working with manufacturers and retailers such as Rowe, Ethan Allen, Lee Industries, Mitchell Gold, West Elm, LaZBoy, Ashley, Bernhardt, Kravet.
Merchandized products and created new showrooms experiences every season for clients.
Sales Presentations to Clients
Visual Content, mood boards, magazine articles
Created merchandizing content for Market Showtime and Magazines
Managed timelines and workflow between NYC design team and Asian mills
Generated designs from artwork stage, to executing technical construction details, through the selection of colorwork for residential market
Provided price targets, trend, construction parameters, color direction to design team
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Victor Innovatex

02.2002 - 06.2004

Mastercraft Mill

06.1995 - 01.2002

Designer at 2 different mills for Contract, Hospitality, Wallcovering, and Outdoor fabrics
Worked in horizontal and vertical textile mill manufacturing for contract fabrics as a designer
Collaborated with yarn suppliers to create yarns to meet certain price points in woven goods for customer projects
Perform manufacturing trials with clients at their facility using our fabric on their product and do on site trouble shooting
On site work experience at mill doing weaving, finishing, printing, and dyeing trials on 3 shifts.
Created performance and eco friendly yarns and textiles for the industry.
Constructed sustainable and environmentally friendly fabrics that met LEED Certification and Cradle to Cradle initiatives.