Paige Fetchen
Philadelphia
Summary
Innovative freelance designer with a strong background working within the fashion industry. Past history of specializing in outerwear, pants, and jackets. Adept in both initiating and collaborating on creative concepts. Proficient in garment construction and manufacturing. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability, bringing creativity to each project. My designs reflect attention to detail and innovation, resulting in unique, high-quality garments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Designer : Dresses
Free People
06.2023 - Current
- With a focus on dresses, sets, and seasonal resort wear to create cohesive collections
- Collaborating with multiple teams to confirm deadlines and delivery expectations
- Helping with fabric and trim choices to mocking and prototyping garments for manufacturing and buying
Freelance Designer : Structured Wovens
Anthropologie
03.2021 - Current
- With a focus on pants and jackets, ensuring high quality and on-time delivery of design assets and prototypes
- Works closely with design teams to create unique designs based on trend forecasting and seasonal concepts
- Utilizing knowledge of garment construction pattern-making to create one-of-a-kind items
Designer
Of Dress + Abeline
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Working across both sister brands, Of Dress and Abeline, to ensure balance and individuality
- Created designs for Of Dress and Terrain's Fall 2024 Collaboration release
- Designed with a strong focus on agender workwear and sustainability for Abeline
Fashion Professor
Temple University, University of the Arts, Lincoln
09.2016 - 05.2024
- Developed and taught classes on advanced topics in fashion design to undergraduate and graduate students
- Mentored and advised students in fashion design through exploration and dynamic techniques
- Classes taught: Collections, Design Studio I & II, Pattern Making, Garment Construction, Draping I & II, Fashion and Wearable Art, Digital Garment Making
Education
Certificate - Fashion Production & Technical Design
Moore College of Art And Design
Philadelphia, PA05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Fibers & Material Studies
University of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA05-2012
Skills
- Creative concepts
- Visual communication
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Prototyping expertise
- Attention to detail
- Creative thinking
- Concept development
- CAD drafting
Timeline
Freelance Designer : Dresses
Free People
06.2023 - Current
Designer
Of Dress + Abeline
01.2022 - 08.2024
Freelance Designer : Structured Wovens
Anthropologie
03.2021 - Current
Fashion Professor
Temple University, University of the Arts, Lincoln
09.2016 - 05.2024
Certificate - Fashion Production & Technical Design
Moore College of Art And Design
Bachelor of Arts - Fibers & Material Studies
University of The Arts
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