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Karen Lowe

Karen Lowe

Creative soul pivoting to new career paths

Arts / Entertainment / Publishing

Cape Coral, Lee

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About Karen Lowe:

Creative Graphic Designer and Artist with 20+ years of experience crafting visually stunning designs, illustrations, and branding for clients across tech, fashion, and nonprofit sectors. My portfolio showcases a passion for storytelling through color, typography, and bold aesthetics—think vibrant prints and patterns for women's fashion, custom logos, and t-shirt graphics that drive engagement.

Now, I'm ready for a bold pivot. While my roots are in design, I'm eager to explore ENTIRELY new horizons—any role where creativity meets problem-solving. I'm a seasoned and reliable employee with management experience, proven adaptability, and a knack for turning ideas into impact.

Open to opportunities that challenge me and let me bring fresh perspectives. Let's connect if you're building something exciting!

Experience

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

CAD Designer Nov 2022 – Present

White House Black Market

•Designed and developed exclusive, trend-driven prints and patterns for women’s fashioncollections, ensuring alignment with the brand’s sophisticated and modern aesthetic.

•Conducted market research and competitor analysis to forecast seasonal trends, colors,and patterns, driving innovation and originality in all designs.

•Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, product development,and technical design, to ensure seamless integration of patterns into garments.

 

Senior CAD Designer Jul 2014 – Nov 2022

Global Brands Group

•Spearheaded the design of custom prints that resulted in a 20% increase in sales for keyseasonal collections.

•Utilized Adobe Creative Suite, NedGraphics, and hand-drawing techniques to create printlayouts, repeats, and colorways with technical precision.

•Partnered with global suppliers to oversee the production process, ensuring the accuratetranslation of designs from concept to final product.

 

CAD Manager Senior CAD Designer Oct 2009 – Jul 2014

Susan Lawrence Clothing Company

•Directed a small team of CAD designers to navigate in a new direction following changes incompany structure and product aesthetic.

•Created and maintained a comprehensive digital and physical print archive to streamlinedesign references and updates for future collections.

•Played a pivotal role in brand storytelling through the creation of signature prints thatstrengthened customer loyalty and enhanced brand identity.

 

Education

Bachelors of Science, Visual Communications • Westwood College of Technology

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