Deb Kaplan

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    Deborah Kaplan

    Textile Designer

    Portland, OR

    Hi! My name is Deb and I’m a designer in the apparel field


    Recent Employers

    Nike// Athletic Apparel
    Color Designer
    -Researches seasonal color direction and trend.
    -Conceptualizes color strategy for product relating to
    different sport categories.

    • Applies color to technical product sketches.
    • Works with business partners to define commercialism
      of color across product categories.

    Nike Swim (Portland)// Athletic Apparel
    Textile Designer

    • Creates textile designs and repeats for swim
      product using original and Nike prints.
    • Develops textile spec sheets for production.
    • Creates print colorways using seasonal color trends.

    Fred Meyer Stores (Portland)// Department Store
    Graphic Designer

    • Develops original graphics for children’s apparel.
    • Uses Adobe Illustrator and hand drawing to create elements for prints.

    Joan Sherman Arts (NYC)// Fine Arts and Textile Studio
    Textile Designer

    • Designs textile prints based on original handmade artwork.
    • Develops textile repeats using Adobe Photoshop and
      Illustrator in multiple colorways.
    • Maintains fabric design library and color code system.
    • Works closely with fabric printers to assure quality control,
      design intent, and on time delivery

    Polkadot What (NYC)// Kids Apparel Brand
    Textile and Apparel Designer

    • Creates original textile prints and repeats for apparel.
    • Develops flats and specs for tech packs.
    • Researches trends in color and design.
    • Creates promotional materials/line sheets.

    EDUCATION:

    Parsons School of Design (NYC)
    2008 // Bachelor of Fine Arts
    Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC)
    2007 // Continuing Education Courses

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