tamara fowler

Provided input and partnered with the design director on creating color themes and concept boards for 5 deliveries for Fall/Holiday 2012. Responsibilities also included market trends research, shopping for inspirational samples domestically and overseas, fittings, designing and sketching of the line in Illustrator and by hand.

Provided research and interpretation of the global market trends and created trend boards and color pallets for seasonal collections. Researched and sketched the design concepts for different product categories. Managed timelines and provided Art Direction to the full time and freelance designers. Worked directlly with the owner to get approvals.

I maintain close working relationships with several individual clients and companies in a range of creative capacities. They include Concept design, Fashion design and Illustrations, Interior Design and Interior Illustrations, Wardrobe/Image consulting and personal shopping.

* Researched trends&color and interpreted into the product lines * designed textiles for different categories, with accent on Bedding and Bath, from concept through production samples. Hand painted and computerized prints * hand rendered Lifestyle sketches as a visual tools for seasonal presentations. Production packages for vendors.

* Researched trend&color and created presentation boards * Managed projects and creative output of in-house and freelance designers from concept through production packages * purchased inspirational artwork from design studios * trained new designers sketching skills.

* Hand painted textiles * Embroidery and Sweater design * Fashion Illustrations for catalogs and brochures.

* Trends research and interpretation into the product line * Design of seasonal collections from concept through production sample * Outerwear, Women's separates and Accessories. Fashion Illustration.

Freelance Product Designer/Artist/Illustrator at Restoration Hardware; Cost Plus World Market, TarHong