Experiences

Gap Inc. - Graphic Designer Women’s and Men’s
2018 - current
• Design and develop seasonal graphics/patterns
• Research and develop new innovation and techniques for graphics, print and appliques
• Create production ready layout and design packages for vendors
• Assessment and approvals of graphic strike-offs from vendors for production
• Organize development of internal technique library
• Seasonal trend and technique development
Freelance - Designer
2009 - 2018
Gap Inc.
Jones Apparel Group
Gotham Girls Roller Derby- Creative Department/Merchandise Design
Playboy Enterprises- Licensing Division Intimate Apparel
Victoria’s Secret PINK- Licensing Division
Dreamwear
• Graphic and pattern design: Create production ready graphics and patterns
• Concept and seasonal theme development/direction
• Flat sketching: Apparel, bras/foundations, panties, sleepwear, loungewear and
swimwear
• Create technical packages for overseas development
• Communicate/work with overseas factories for development of product: Fabric
trim sourcing, lab dip approvals and fitting garments
• Develop CADs and presentation boards/catalogs for sales presentations
Dirty Dolls Lingerie Co-Founder/Creative Director
2008 - 2019
• Design/develop seasonal collections: Concept to production, fabric/trim
sourcing, fitting of garments, and importing of product from overseas • Spearhead marketing and PR campaigns
• Create and implement social media content
• Concept development and art direct photo shoots
• Packaging and collateral design of seasonal catalogs and branding
• Develop/maintain nationwide wholesale accounts
Playboy Enterprises- Associate Design Director
2002-2009
• Oversee creative/seasonal line development: Intimate apparel, sleepwear/loungewear, swimwear, and men’s underwear/loungewear
• Create seasonal style guides and collections for global licensee direction
• Develop branding tools: Hangtags, labeling, packaging, and catalogs
• Graphic and pattern design/development
• Supervise/approve sample fittings for production
• International travel for trend, fabric, and trim development/research
• Oversee/direct team of designers

Educations

Fashion Institute Of Technology
- Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Fashion Design Major
- Specialization- Intimate Apparel Design/ Construction

Software Expertise

 • Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe In-Design
• PLM
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Mac/PC Proficient
ericapauldesign

Erica Rosalind Paul

ericarosalindpaul@gmail.com
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