Alisha de Souza

About

Graduated from California College of the Arts with a BFA in Illustration, I am first and foremost an illustrator. I have taken my skills in drawing, painting, and concept to various lines of production involving product development and textile design. Strong in color, efficiency, and design strategy, I am determined to take my passion for hands on learning to different platforms - whether it be a 2D or 3D surface. To see my portfolio, visit http://alishadesouza.com/

Experience

• Boy Graphics & Apparel Designer · Tea Collection01-01-2023 – 08-01-2024

  Sole Graphic Artist for entire Boy line, responsible for execution of all new and original Boy Graphic Tees. Developed seasonal graphic framework for Boy. Led Boy Apparel Designer, managed BOMs and change management for all new creation and carryover. Created and updated CAD sketches based on garment fittings. Managed agent communication for artwork placements across all vendors and all styles. Assorted Boy seasonal collections with Buying/Merchandising. Assisted in trend research for each globally inspired collection. Participated in fit sessions to establish best garment fit and style execution. Collaborated and communicated with Buying/Merchandising, Tech Design and Production to establish the best execution for product. Organized and led all digital color palette creation, ordering and maintenance across Pantone.

• Associate Textile & Graphics Designer · Tea Collection02-01-2022 – 01-01-2023

  Focused on creating original artwork that is globally inspired (prints and graphics) for Boy, Girl, and Baby apparel collections. Managed agent communication for the Artwork team. Shared best practices amongst the work of team members and directed SOPs. Assisted in seasonal research for each globally inspired collection. Reviewed and evaluated strike offs for print, scale, quality and color. Collaborated and communicated with Merchandising, Tech Design and Product Development/Production to establish the best execution for product. Developed timelines, project plans and standard operating procedures when necessary. Organized and led all digital color palette creation.

• Assistant Textile & Graphic Designer · Tea Collection04-01-2018 – 01-01-2022

  Created original artwork that is globally inspired (prints, patterns and graphics) for Boy, Baby Boy, Girl, Baby Girl and Tween apparel collections. Assisted with research for each country Tea Collection decides to showcase in the line. Assessed strike offs for color, placement, scale, quality and was the point person for communication between all vendors.

• Product Design Assistant · Byer California11-01-2017 – 04-01-2018

  Created original artwork for Girls Apparel. Submitted tech packs, managed development of trim packages, fitting sessions, and oversaw apparel construction. Included creating tech pack spec sketches, CAD boards based on garment, and submitting fabric and color approvals.

• Product Development Coordinator · COYUCHI09-01-2015 – 03-01-2017

  Involved in Product Development, creating artwork and designing textiles for Coyuchi's newly launched Littles Spring 2017 line. Conducted design research, vendor organization, textiles specs, sewed fabric samples, sample comparison and seasonal color updates.

Education

• California College of the ArtsBachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Illustration

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