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My work in the apparel industry covers a range of areas from sportswear, sleepwear, swim and accessories. I have a background in licensed and generic art and I\'m proficient in illustrator and photoshop.
Carol Lewis
E-Mail: lewca7@optonline.net
Graphic Designer with over 20 years experience in all aspects of creative art in the apparel industry. Hardworking and have the ability to prioritize work. Excellent computer skills in Adobe Illustrator CS4 and Photoshop. Recognized for reliability, meeting deadlines, time management, and multitasking. Skilled at creating graphics for generic and licensing childrens wear, all size ranges.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
LONGSTREET, NEW YORK December, 2008-June, 2009
Graphic Designer
Was responsible for creating original line of graphics for childrens wear, all sizes.
Created screen prints, allover prints, and embroideries utilizing current trends.
Researched and shopped market for trends and techniques.
Assisted in designing the line of clothing.
Handled all responsibilities, challenges, projects and assignments effectively.
BENTEX KIDDIE CORP., NEW YORK May, 2005 - November, 2008
Graphic Designer
Designed prints and licensed graphics for sleepwear, swimwear and outerwear.
Consistently developed new art relating to each gender and size.
Responsible for creating current presentation board for sales meetings and buyers.
Attended Disney meetings for current licenses, as well as print shows.
CHILDRENS APPAREL NETWORK, NEW YORK September, 2002 - January, 2005
Graphic Designer
Created childrens licensed graphics and designed a line of sportswear.
Developed screen prints, embroideries, logos, and presentation boards.
Attended Disney meetings for current licenses, as well as print shows.
A.D. SUTTON & SONS, NEW YORK July, 1996 - January, 2002
Graphic Designer
Designed graphics for backpacks, handbags, accessories and package design.
Worked with merchandiser and sales regarding requests from buyers.
Strong creativity in developing hangtags and logos.
COORDNATED APPAREL, NEW YORK March, 1994 - June, 1996
Graphic Designer
Worked with L.A. GEAR license, on young mens and boys sportswear line.
Created art and assisted merchandiser.
Travel to factory in North Carolina to approve strike-offs of printed art.
WEAR ME APPAREL, NEW YORK May, 1985 - January, 1994
Graphic Designer
Assisted designer in creating boys sportswear line and developed graphics for all sizes.
Hand painted sample garments for meetings.
Helped production department with coordinating changes to designs.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator CS4 Photoshop
EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology -1975-1978
Major: Illustration AAS Degree
Art and Design High School
