Iris Litwin
Textile Designer
New York, NY, USAI have had a wide breadth of professional opportunities in my career, giving me a unique skill set and experience to bring to the table.
Trained in Fibers, Printmaking, and Art Education at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). I developed as a fine artist and educator with an eye for print and color. I was awarded a Fulbright grant to study traditional Indian textiles after graduation, which broadened my knowledge extensively of textiles and techniques.
My primary role is to create and develop private label designs sold exclusively at Macy's and Bloomingdale’s. I work closely with the VP of Design, product & technical teams, buyers and overseas offices to ensure products meet and exceed expectations in design and quality.
Specialties: Expert color sense in designing and commenting to mills, attention to detail in writing specs and PD packs, Project management and follow through, Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Dying Fabric, Weaving, Printmaking
Trained in Fibers, Printmaking, and Art Education at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). I developed as a fine artist and educator with an eye for print and color. I was awarded a Fulbright grant to study traditional Indian textiles after graduation, which broadened my knowledge extensively of textiles and techniques.
My primary role is to create and develop private label designs sold exclusively at Macy's and Bloomingdale’s. I work closely with the VP of Design, product & technical teams, buyers and overseas offices to ensure products meet and exceed expectations in design and quality.
Specialties: Expert color sense in designing and commenting to mills, attention to detail in writing specs and PD packs, Project management and follow through, Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Dying Fabric, Weaving, Printmaking
Work Experience
Macy's Merchandising Group
Designer- Home Textiles
March 2013
- December 2015
New York, United States
CHF Industries
Freelance textile designer
Worked on Donna Karan branded products
May 2012
- March 2013
New York, New York, United States
Welspun USA
Assistant Designer- Fashion Bedding
April 2011
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New York, United States
Parsons-Meares, Ltd.
Fabric Dyer
June 2007
- April 2011
New York, United States
Maryland Institute College Of Art
Assistant Residential Coordinator
August 2006
- May 2007
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
RGI Home
Senior Designer
January 2016
- June 2016
New York, United States
BCP Home Fashions
Senior Textile Designer
June 2016
- June 2017
Secaucus, New Jersey, United States
Britannica Home Fashions
Design Consultant
September 2017
- Present
Education
Maryland Institute College Of Art (MICA)
BFA Printmaking
August 2000
- May 2004
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Fashion Institute Of Technology (FIT)
Continuing Studies Courses
Courses in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Weaving, and Color Science
August 2007
- May 2010
New York, New York, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop,
Microsoft Office Suite,