Talin Arzoumanian
Textile Designer
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
To direct my extensive design and Marketing experiences toward a more sophisticated environment and task set. Energetic team player who interacts and communicates effectively with all levels of organization.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Designer
S.L Home Fashions Inc.
09.2015 - Current
- In charge of designing and developing all sort of home textile, for adults and babies, such as throws, blankets, sheet sets, comforter sets, gift sets and more
- Managing the design department for developing new styles for the company line on daily bases
- Traveling to New York, and also overseas, such as China, Germany and France, to attend Textile shows and conventions, and work face to face with buyers and supplies
- Being involved in project development, as far as deciding fabrication and materials, based on project' s budget
- Reviewing and commenting on Strike offs per design to control color, scale and quality
- Designing licensed products such as Flower Home by Drew Barrymore, Thalia Sodi, Daisy Fuentes, Project Runway
Art Director / Textile Designer
Richline textiles.
09.2012 - 09.2015
- In charge of meetings with designers and customers in order to create custom products, based on their needs and style
- Creating and developing new ideas to maintain a fresh and different look, in order to increase client’s interest and attention
- In charge of handling all imports and also domestic production orders, to keep and maintain our stock quantity
- Traveling to meet and great with designers and customers in order to present them our new line and styles per season
- Managing the research team and holding once a week “brainstorming” session in order to keep the ideas fresh and communications strong
CAD Artist / Textile Designer
United Fabric Inc.
03.2008 - 09.2012
- Design and develop repeat prints, patterns and embroideries for the collection
- Developing and presenting new marketing concepts and creative ideas
- Provide input, collaboration, and assist in the creation of marketing materials for catalogs, project sheets and sales materials
- Assist in research and implementing trends and materials processes in order to help identify current and future needs for design collections
Interior Designer/Rug designer
Magni Design Inc.
07.2002 - 11.2007
- In charge of high-end custom residential project designs, developing and managing furniture plans and space planning
- Conduct one on one meeting with clients to review project status resulting in approval within a timely manner
- Control and review project costs in order to maximize the best result within the assigned furniture budget
- Manage several Photo shoots for residential and commercial spaces, designed by our company
- Work side by side with our marketing adviser and publisher to ensure the quality of materials used by the team
- Going shopping and socializing with clients in a very professional level to maintain great relationship between them and the design team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art and Design
The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Timeline
Senior Designer
S.L Home Fashions Inc.
09.2015 - Current
Art Director / Textile Designer
Richline textiles.
09.2012 - 09.2015
CAD Artist / Textile Designer
United Fabric Inc.
03.2008 - 09.2012
Interior Designer/Rug designer
Magni Design Inc.
07.2002 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Art and Design
The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles