About Me
15+ years of experience developing seasonal color strategies and directing textile collections from concept through production.
With Jean
Developed Print Capsules for With Jean, available exclusively via e-commerce at withjean.com
Ruggable
Developed Printed Rug Designs for a number of collections for Ruggable, available exclusively via e-commerce at Ruggable.com
From ideation to creation
Ruggable
An exploration of the design process behind a collection, from initial concept to final execution. Featuring inspiration and mood boards, color palette development, collection strategy, final designs, and product photography. Showcasing the Nu Bohème Collection for Ruggable
project spotlight
This residential project features two prints from like.leigh's New Moon Collection: June in Natural/White, showcased in the window treatments, and Luna in Antique Gold/Natural, featured on the breakfast nook cushion. As founder and creative director of like.leigh, I led the development of the collection from concept through completion, overseeing the creative vision, print design, and final execution.
like.leigh Textiles / Solstice Interiors
Resume
2025 - Present
Ruggable | Lead Textile Designer
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Manage and mentor a small team of designers, fostering innovation, creativity, and professional development.
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Establish and maintain workflows, timelines, and cross-functional checkpoints to ensure color standards and print assets are delivered on schedule for key milestones.
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Collaborate with design leadership to identify emerging color and material trends, translating insights into cohesive seasonal palettes and print direction.
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Develop and execute annual color strategies and seasonal textile collections, ensuring relevance and trend alignment while upholding the Ruggable brand aesthetic.
2020 - Present
like.leigh | Creative Director, Senior Textile Designer
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Research current market, identifying emerging trends, standout materials, and innovative constructions. Visiting trade shows, design fairs, and industry events to gather inspiration and build a brand that keeps up with industry leaders.
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Plan and execute the creation of thematic textile collections; Ensuring the collection includes a diverse range of patterns, textures, and color.
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Build production-ready repeats, prepare artwork files, and communicate directly with local and overseas vendors in order to achieve desired printing results.
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Review and approve designs, materials, and samples to maintain quality and brand standards.
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Provide expertise to clients, sales teams, and showrooms about the textiles’ design, functionality, and applications.
2017 - 2019
ADD BLACK | Senior Textile Designer
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Create original textile print designs for a portfolio of swimwear brands including Tori Praver Swimwear, Amuse Society, Spiritual Gangster, and private labels for Target and Amazon.
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Build production-ready repeats, prepare artwork files, and communicate directly with local and overseas vendors in order to achieve desired printing results.
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Research current market trends in order to assemble mood, color and trend boards for monthly and annual deliveries.
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Design engaging and on-brand graphic print and web assets for the Tori Praver Brand including, website and social media graphics, newsletter layout and various marketing material as needed.
2016 - 2017
PACKit | Textile Designer
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Analyzed print trends/colors in order to create seasonal print stories and color palettes that clearly establish PackIt's brand identity.
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Created original designs, color separate files for various customers including, Target, Amazon, and Williams Sonoma.
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Worked extensively with vendors locally and overseas in order to print design files based on repeat size, screen specifications and fabrication.
2010 - 2015
Kellwood | Textile Designer
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Assist in managing a team of eight textile and graphic designers by distributing workflow and meeting critical deadlines among 20+ apparel divisions.
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Research and create original prints reflecting seasonal trends for a wide range of brands including Rebecca Taylor, XOXO, Jolt, My Michelle, and private labels for Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Bloomingdales.
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Color separate and create original color ways based on seasonal color palettes and stories.
2004-2009
Education | East Carolina University
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BFA / Concentration in Textile Design, Minor in Art History.
Skills and Tools
Core Expertise:
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Color strategy & palette development
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Print & surface design
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Trend forecasting & market analysis
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Vendor & production management
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Cross-functional collaboration
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Team leadership & mentorship Workflow & timeline management
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Screen & digital printing
Software:
Adobe Creative Suite, AVA Cad Cam, Figma, Asana, Airtable, Google Workspace
Color Management:
Pantone Color System, Digital Color Libraries








