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Hey y'all!

I'm a fashion designer and illustrator based in Dallas, TX.

I specialize in engineered multi-function fashion and designs with complex construction, including corsetry, bridal, athletic wear, and handbag design.

I'm the one that smiles a lot and always finds a positive spin on an unpleasant situation.  My coworkers will tell you I'm easy-going with a fierce work ethic, and my friends will tell you I'm supportive with an infectious enthusiasm.  When I'm not engineering a new design, you can find me at the park with my nose in a sketchbook or instructing an aerial dance/fitness class.

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|            Email:  heather.lampe.0@gmail.com

Experience:
Product Designer
Heroes & Villains | April 2022 - present
  • Design officially licensed apparel and accessories

Creative Designer
Rebel Athletic | June 2020 - April 2022
  • Designed new looks for the company lookbook to be templated for wholesale orders, including practice wear, all star and sideline cheer uniforms, and dance uniforms

  • Designed fashion graphics to be used in dye-sublimated looks

  • Created artwork for wholesale orders to be approved by the customer for sampling

  • Created technical CADs, print specs, and crystal guides for approved designs

  • Performed live design sessions with the sales rep and high profile teams to create custom designs

Leathers Designer
Fossil Group | September 2013 - February 2020
  • Created minimum of 2-3 new handbag and wallet designs each season

    and managed development until final buy was approved

  • Improved efficiency of design process by generating artwork libraries for

    frequently used product components

  • Owned development of top-selling novelty wallets and zip-coin pouches

    for over four years

  • Created graphic illustrations to be used in product development, including

    print, embroidery, applique, and hardware

  • Created digital artwork for web and multimedia promotions

  • Championed a two-year initiative to utilize customer feedback and pre-

    sented monthly reports to the team

  • Designed visually dynamic recap reports and slides to present seasonal

    design research

  • Selected to mentor a design intern by supervising assigned projects

  • Collaborated successfully with other departments, including product de-

    velopment, merchandising, marketing, sales, graphics, and photography

Fashion Designer / Pattern-maker
R&M Designs | Summer 2011 ; May 2012 - August 2013
  • Designed bridal/special occasion gowns for custom clients

  • Immersed in all aspects of the design process, including initial concept

    sketching, pattern drafting, fit checking, and garment construction

  • Improved my ability to multitask by managing multiple high-priority clients

    each winter for the Veiled Prophet Debutante Ball

  • Sought opportunities to take on additional alterations to increase revenue

  • Championed initiative to add a range of custom corsets to our product

    offering

Freelance Fashion Designer
Scarlett Designs, LLC | August 2012 - August 2013
  • Contracted to design a debut collection of resort-wear for a new venture

    by Mary Strauss, inspired by vintage curtains

  • Created concept fashion illustrations and presented them for approval

  • Drafted pattern pieces for original samples and conducted fit checks

  • Presented collection at St. Louis Fashion Week, highlighted at Project

    Runway All-Stars show

Skills:

Fashion design

Technical sketching

Hand sketching

Graphic illustration

Print design

Color theory

Typography

Trend analysis

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Quick to learn

Software:

Adobe CC 2020:
     - Illustrator
(advanced)
     - Photoshop (intermediate)
     - InDesign (intermediate)

     - After Effects (novice)

AccuMark (basic knowledge)

Microsoft Office (intermediate)

PLM Systems:

     - Enovia

     - Vault

     - Salesforce

     - Centric

2010 - present

2010 - present

Education:
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Design and Technology
Purdue University | Graduated May 2012

Awards & Honors:

  • Senior Collection awarded "Best in Show - Audience Choice"

  • Awarded Presidential Scholarship

  • Chosen as Senior Mentor for a freshman student in Apparel Design - 2011-2012

  • Worked as Teacher's Assistant for Apparel Design II - Pattern Drafting/Draping

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