Kat Phaksuwan

Accomplished Prints & Patterns, Textiles, CAD, & Apparel Graphics Designs. Expert in translating trends to brand DNA.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

About

Experienced Senior Prints Textiles/CAD/Graphics Design Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the fashion industry. Strong arts and design professional skilled in Trend Analysis, Apparel Graphics, Textiles, Art, and Graphic Design.

Experience

  • Cad Artist at Sharon Young, Inc.
    Aug 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

    A 45 million, privately held company, has been awarded the INC 500/5000 award for being one of the fastest growing non-public companies for the past 6 years as well as the Dallas 100 award for one of the fastest growing companies in the city.

  • Sr. CAD Artist at Chico's FAS, Inc.
    May 2010 - Aug 2016 · 6 yrs 4 mos

    •Created original prints and graphics from conceptualization to finished artwork via hand-painting, purchased artwork and CAD ( Photoshop & Nedgraphics) targeted brand DNA and trends. •Partnered with cross-functional team to establish priorities, leverage expertise and streamline the process. •Mentored associates. Trends research and color matching. •Worked independently with minimal supervision. •Prepared and coordinated all artwork packages to vendors.

  • Senior CAD Textiles Prints Designer, White House/Black Market at White House Black Market
    Oct 2009 - May 2010 · 8 mos

    •Created original prints & factory- ready artwork for target market . •Researched print trend directions, colors and techniques innovations 6-9 months ahead of season. •Collaborated and partnered with designs team and merchandisers for the assigned product category.

  • Prints/Textiles/Graphics consultant at Koret, Nygard, Hold Everything
    2005 - 2009 · 4 yrs

    •Designed original prints and artwork. Contributed ideas to designers regarding colors, placements, printing and embroidery techniques.

  • Senior CAD Textiles/Graphics Designer at Gymboree
    2004 - 2005 · 1 yr

    •Designed original prints &graphic artwork, and contributed ideas to design team regarding colors, placements and embroidery techniques. Recolor existing prints and artwork. •Collaborated with the designers, merchandiser manager, and production partner for the assigned product category. •Shopped market and researched for new ideas and development process. •Participated & contributed to in-season overviews and the development of trend boards. •Prepared and coordinated all artwork packages to vendors.