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Regina Santos

Martinez,US

Summary

Creative and technically inclined senior level design professional with a history of meeting design objectives successfully. Utilizes best design practices in fast paced, deadline driven environments.

Experienced in brand identity design with over 20+ years of experience, focus on apparel and home textiles development.

Organized, reliable, and successful at managing multiple priorities and giving guidance and design direction with a collaborative, solution driven, positive mindset.

Skills

  • Collaborative
  • Design direction/management
  • Google, Excel, Microsoft
  • Creative Suite/Photoshop/Illustrator
  • Color and Textile development
  • Surface print development
  • Overseas communications
  • Trend and travel
  • Construction/sewing knowledge
  • Production spec packages

Work History

TEXTILE PRINT MANAGER & SPECIALIST

Title Nine
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Managed print development and color lab dips.
  • Communicated with overseas vendors.
  • Created artwork, coloration, repeats, art specs.
  • Approved print strike-offs, color lab dips, bulk fabric.
  • Defined design objectives with cross-functional teams.
  • Developed and maintained tracking charts.

TEXTILE DESIGN CONSULTANT (REMOTE)

LOLË
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Designed print and novelty textiles for women's outdoor, yoga and swim apparel.
  • Communicated with overseas vendors.
  • Approved print strike-offs and color lab dips.
  • Executed print coloration, repeats, and art specs.
  • Implemented print development processes for LOLË Canada.
  • Vendor print development tracking.

SENIOR TEXTILE DESIGNER

Athleta
09.2013 - 01.2020
  • Designed and managed development of print, graphics, and novelty textiles for Lifestyle, Girls, and Swim categories.
  • Collaborated with concept team to identify trends.
  • Created seasonal print presentations.
  • Approved print strike-offs and color lab dips.
  • Presented to cross-functional teams.
  • Provided direction to freelance designers.

DESIGN ASSOCIATE

Pottery Barn Kids
01.2008 - 06.2012
  • Contributed to design for textile print, decorative accessories, nursery and luggage categories.
  • Concept collaboration.
  • Created art presentations for Brand executive reviews.
  • Developed tech spec packages.
  • Organized and maintained library of design assets.
  • Collaborated with Senior Manager to finalize concepts.

INSTRUCTOR

ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY, TEXTILE DESIGN THRU COMPUTER
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Tracked student progress.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in class.
  • Communicated guidelines and objectives.
  • Created class curriculum and implemented industry best practices.

CONCEPT & SURFACE PRINT DESIGNER

TH.INC, Home Decor And Textiles
01.2002 - 01.2007
  • Designed surface print and hard line designs for home decor retailers.
  • Trend research and travel.
  • Provided direction to junior, freelance designers.
  • Created presentation materials.

TEXTILE DESIGNER

Keeco LLC
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Designed embellishment for home decor.
  • Created design presentations.
  • Travel and trend research.

DESIGNER - RED TAB WOMEN'S BOTTOMS

Levi Strauss & Company
01.1994 - 09.1998
  • Designed bottoms for Women's Red Tab label.
  • Collaborated in establishing bottom fits.
  • Established new denim washes, trim developments.
  • Travel and trend research.
  • Provided guidance to Design Assistants.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA
06.1989

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

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