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JENNIFER MANION SWEENEY
2131 SIR LANCELOT DR APARTMENT B3 HARRISBURG, PA 17110
PHONE (717) 602-3260 E-MAIL ARTJENSYR@YAHOO.COM
EDUCATION
COLLEGE
Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Surface Pattern Design May 2004
Minor in Textiles May 2004
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
York Wallcoverings York, PA June 2004 present
Senior Wallcovering Designer
Previously: Wallcoverings and Accessory Designer, promoted June 2007
Create patterns for Yorks Designer series including Candice Olson, Stacy Garcia, Disney Signature, and Tommy Bahama.
Develop original designs for Peel & Stick appliqués program.
Manage design flow and priorities among designers in the studio.
Effectively collaborate with stylist and design director on direction and color for books.
Work simultaneously with international and domestic clients as well as residential and commercial customers.
Proficiency working with multiple brands and distributors while maintaining brand identities.
Familiarity working with licensed artwork. (Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, Hasbro, Sanrio etc.)
Create original CAD and hand painted patterns in repeat for wallpaper and borders.
Create coordinates and colorways for in-house designs.
Design three-dimensional kitchen and bath accessories for Yorks accessory program.
Participate in studio tours, promotional videos, and newspaper interviews.
Sunbury Textile Mills Sunbury, PA
Studio Intern June August 2003
Manipulated purchased artwork to be woven into Jacquard fabric.
Cleaned up CAD files, consolidated and separated colors.
Set up weaves, assuring that fabric was structurally sound.
Worked with indoor and outdoor fabrics.
Created surveys on best-selling colorways.
Experience with various yarns and looms and how it affects design.
SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES
Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator
Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Platforms: Macintosh, Windows.
Miscellaneous: Understanding of various print types and presses including screen, surface, gravure, digital, four color process, spot colors. Experience in luxury high-end, middle market, and mass production items. Experience in designing childrens products, creating original characters and patterns. Knowledge of design and color trends and how they relate to wallcovering.
Additional: Creative Digital and Manual Photography, Painting, Illustration, Pottery.
RECOGNITIONS
Designed current best selling Peel & Stick Appliqué design.
Designed best selling international and domestic wallcovering patterns.
Selected to be on the Professional Advisory Committee for York Wallcovering. 2007 - present
Outstanding Surface Pattern Design Award - May 2004
Honorable Mention at the SURTEX International Student Design Competition - Spring 2003
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
