MICHELLE DEMATTOS
917.721.8179 | mdemattos@mac.com
Objective
Creative and knowledgeable designer looking for a position in a positive, team-based work environment to develop and refine graphics, while elevating clients expectations.
Education
School of Visual Arts, 2002. MFA, Computer Art/ Animation
San Jose State University, 1999, BS, Graphic Design/Illustration, CA
Evergreen Valley College, 1997, Certificate Fashion Design, CA
Experience
Suzette Collection
Designer/ Graphic designer | 9/10 - Current
•Creating prints and flats using current color pallets. Create and maintain style catalogs. Create logos and hang tags for various lines.
•Other responsibilities include creating web blasts and corporate identity.
Freelance
Designer/ Graphic designer | 1/05- Current
Mustang Assets, Bumble Collection, CNY(JC Penney, Target, Walmart), Mainstreet, Concepts NYC, Calvin Klein, David Charles(Avenue & Ashley Stewart), VH Apparel, B.A.S.S, World Wide Apparel, GJM, Cathy Daniels, Plugg, FILA, Reference Point, Jeep and more)
•Contribute to the productivity of the art department through extensive knowledge of fashion and design.
•Responsibilities include creating hand-drawn flats, computer-aided designs, colorways, color matching, graphics, accessories, presentation boards, Specs. Participate in fittings, making comments, and assemblinng tech packs.
Saramax
Designer/ Graphic designer | 7/05 – 7/08
•Make strategic decisions toward forming a strong aesthetic for the mid-tier intimate, sleep, and daywear departments.
•Work with Merchandisers to establish trends for coming seasons. Responsible for creating flats, graphics, prints, and appliqués. Create hang tags, promotional Graphics, packaging, and trend boards.
Coolwear
Graphic designer | 06/04 – 03/05
•Responsible for creating all Illustrations for the sweaters, knitwear and cut and sew departments, including Junior’s, kids, and Missy.
•Responsibilities include drawing and developing garments from flat sketch through tech pack. Worked independently under the head designer to develop the look for the current season.
Berek
Designer/ Graphic designer | 6/01 – 05/04
•Created Graphics, conversational prints, and flat sketches for sweaters, and cut n sew knits. Responsible for color matching, creating trend boards, and tech packs. Files were prepared digitally and sent to Asia for final production.
•Additional responsibilities included creating all brand graphics including logos, letterhead, business cards, and hang tags.
Skills
Mac/PC/: Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Word, Excel, Digital Photography, Drawing, Painting, Animation, Story Boarding, Photography, Various illustration techniques, Pre-press, photocopying, finishing, and large format printing.