Francesca Robledo

Francesca Robledo
francescarobledo@yahoo.com
917-902-5906

Objective

To secure a Textile/Surface Design/Colorist position.

Relevant Skills and Experience

Adobe PhotoShop CS2, AVA 3.4 ,Illustrator,Quark Express, AutoCad 2002, Microsoft Office, Quicken, Apple Works 6 , Outlook, Power Point, IBM and Mac.
Trained in a variety of media, including painting, all forms of ceramic construction,tile design and manufacturing, mold making, drawing, photography, collage, handmade wall covering, interior and garden design, woodworking, faux finishes, book and floral arts, surface and graphic design.
Color development/ repeat design

Education

University of Colorado at Boulder 1998
Boulder, Colorado
Bachelor of Fine Arts

Work History

Designtex 2007 - 2008
New York, New York

Designing printed and woven textiles, screen printed and roto grauvere wallcovering, digital imaging for Unique Solutions, the Custom Department using handmade and computer techniques
Put existing artwork into repeat
Color Matching

Omnova Solutions, Inc. 2004 - 2005
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Coloring Contract vinyl wallcovering collections using AVA and Adobe Photoshop
Preparing standards for manufacturing
Scan original artwork and prepare files for editing and coloring
Design repeat artwork

Lost Link Design 2000 - 2004
Brooklyn, New York

Create original repeat artwork by hand and in Computer applications for sale to Wall covering, Laminate, Upholstery and Carpet manufacturers
Product research and development
Create promotional materials and computer catalog of original artwork
Travel and set up trade shows ( NeoCon, Surtex)
Office Administration
Attend sales appointments with clients and present artwork for sale

Toro Tileworks 2001 - 2004
New York, New York

Designed and produced a line of handcrafted porcelain tiles for the Interior design market
Created promotional and marketing materials
Direct cost/ Indirect cost analysis
Materials and production testing and research

David Goldberg Design Corporation 1998 - 2000
Long Island City, New York

Produced handmade wall coverings using process oriented techniques to create repeat patterns
Developed custom color ways and patterns for strike-offs/ new color ways for existing and new products
Managed and prepared sample materials of products for the Interior Design Industry, which included residential, commercial and hospitality markets
Administered quality control and color approval of all orders prior to shipment