Mary Sheaffer
Brooklyn, NY
Website: www.behance.net/Sheaffer Neighborhood: Bushwick ARTIST STATEMENT: I am a Brooklyn artist/designer currently working as a home interiors print designer in Manhattan. I am constantly creating, from textile prints to doodles, painting on instruments and shoes, to human canvases!
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ARTIST RESUME:Mary R. Sheaffer sheaffer2025@gmail.com 80 Grove Street | Brooklyn | NY | 11221 | 570.575.8308 OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full time or freelance position within the Textile Design industry specializing in Print Design. EDUCATION: Philadelphia University Philadelphia, PA Bachelor of Science, May 2015 Major: Textile Design Heriot-Watt University, Galashiels Scotland, UK International Exchange Student, September 2013- December 2013 • Provided cultural experience • Gained experience with different materials and equipment • Studied under some of the most renowned Textile Design professors PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Duralee Fabrics, New York, NY July 2015- Present Assistant Designer ∙ Creating print designs using CAD systems, manipulating purchased and original artwork ∙ Developing designs for contract assignments ∙ Documenting and copyrighting original designs ∙ Organizing all files and archives for designs and artwork ∙ Assisting in product selections for open number collections from converters ∙ Correcting strike-off samples from mills and communicating with engravers ∙ Researching trends in interiors and fashion to develop inspiration for new collections ∙ Assisting in concept development with design team Colette and Blue Print Studio, West Chester, PA September 2014- December 2014 Design Intern ∙ Researched trends using WGSN and StyleSight for new print inspiration ∙ Participated in presale organization including patterning and sewing print samples in preparation of trade shows and client meetings ∙ Assisted in website design and maintenance, updated photos and sales info while correcting software errors SKILLS: Abilities: Print design and pattern making by hand as well as digitally, Loom Work, Domestic and V-Bed Knitting Machine, Textile Dyeing, Finishing, Weaving, Knitting, Concept Development, Trend Research Programs: Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, NedGraphics Microsoft: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word Portfolio available at https://www.behance.net/Sheaffer |
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