AYSE FLANAGAN
Surface Pattern & Graphic Designer
Surface Pattern & Graphic Designer
CONTACT
San Diego, CA
ayseflanagan@gmail.com
https://ayseflanagan.com
San Diego, CA
ayseflanagan@gmail.com
https://ayseflanagan.com
SUMMARY
Surface pattern and graphic designer who creates original children's apparel prints, launch emails and ecommerce graphics. Pairs a textile design degree with hands on factory production experience, from repeat patterns and color palettes to strike off approval. Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Canva, Klaviyo, Shopify and Faire.
Surface pattern and graphic designer who creates original children's apparel prints, launch emails and ecommerce graphics. Pairs a textile design degree with hands on factory production experience, from repeat patterns and color palettes to strike off approval. Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Canva, Klaviyo, Shopify and Faire.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lucky Panda Kids
Surface Pattern & Graphic Designer
January 2024 - Present
• Design original motifs, repeat patterns and color palettes for bamboo and cotton children's apparel, including the Sardines, Summer Vibes, Honey Bee and Cottage Goose collections.
• Prepare production sheets and factory artwork instructions, and review strike offs for color, scale and print quality before approval.
• Design, build and schedule launch, restock and seasonal emails in Canva and Klaviyo, checking links, calls to action, alt text and mobile previews.
• Create desktop and mobile homepage graphics and Faire email campaigns, adapt wholesale marketing assets and communicate directly with wholesale customers.
• Photograph products and maintain Shopify listings, collections, SEO fields, alt text and metafields.
• Pair products by shared colors and motifs to build cohesive collection stories.
Surface Pattern & Graphic Designer
January 2024 - Present
• Design original motifs, repeat patterns and color palettes for bamboo and cotton children's apparel, including the Sardines, Summer Vibes, Honey Bee and Cottage Goose collections.
• Prepare production sheets and factory artwork instructions, and review strike offs for color, scale and print quality before approval.
• Design, build and schedule launch, restock and seasonal emails in Canva and Klaviyo, checking links, calls to action, alt text and mobile previews.
• Create desktop and mobile homepage graphics and Faire email campaigns, adapt wholesale marketing assets and communicate directly with wholesale customers.
• Photograph products and maintain Shopify listings, collections, SEO fields, alt text and metafields.
• Pair products by shared colors and motifs to build cohesive collection stories.
Ayse Flanagan Photography
Freelance Pet Photographer
September 2018 - Present
• Create studio and outdoor pet portraits that capture each animal's personality and bond with its family.
• Offer complimentary end of life sessions that give families a keepsake portrait.
• Edit and color correct images in Lightroom and Photoshop.
Freelance Pet Photographer
September 2018 - Present
• Create studio and outdoor pet portraits that capture each animal's personality and bond with its family.
• Offer complimentary end of life sessions that give families a keepsake portrait.
• Edit and color correct images in Lightroom and Photoshop.
Jostens Pix
Lead Photographer, Seasonal
June 2021 - November 2024
• Led school photo sessions with multiple photographers, serving students from preschool through high school.
• Ran check in for schools with more than 1,000 students and supported the hub manager with on site coordination.
Lead Photographer, Seasonal
June 2021 - November 2024
• Led school photo sessions with multiple photographers, serving students from preschool through high school.
• Ran check in for schools with more than 1,000 students and supported the hub manager with on site coordination.
Grossmont Cuyamaca Community College District
Graphic Designer
January 2020 - June 2020
• Built and managed Mailchimp newsletters for students and faculty.
• Designed promotional materials for the Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony and communications that supported online learning.
Graphic Designer
January 2020 - June 2020
• Built and managed Mailchimp newsletters for students and faculty.
• Designed promotional materials for the Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony and communications that supported online learning.
Earlier Design Roles
• Greenhouse Sign & Design, Junior Graphic Designer, January 2016 to July 2018: designed banners, printed collateral and graphics for national and international trade shows, working with clients to turn requirements into finished materials.
• County of San Diego Parks & Recreation, Graphic Designer, July 2018 to September 2018: produced print and digital marketing materials in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Water Conservation Garden, Graphic Design Intern, January 2018 to June 2018: designed educational print materials and social media assets with the marketing team.
• Greenhouse Sign & Design, Junior Graphic Designer, January 2016 to July 2018: designed banners, printed collateral and graphics for national and international trade shows, working with clients to turn requirements into finished materials.
• County of San Diego Parks & Recreation, Graphic Designer, July 2018 to September 2018: produced print and digital marketing materials in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Water Conservation Garden, Graphic Design Intern, January 2018 to June 2018: designed educational print materials and social media assets with the marketing team.
SKILLS
Design: Surface pattern design, repeat patterns, motif development, color palettes, email design, typography, print and digital layout, production documentation
Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Figma, Canva, Shopify, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Faire
Collaboration: Asana, Slack, Trello, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
Photography: Product photography, pet portraiture, photo editing, color correction
Design: Surface pattern design, repeat patterns, motif development, color palettes, email design, typography, print and digital layout, production documentation
Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Figma, Canva, Shopify, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Faire
Collaboration: Asana, Slack, Trello, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
Photography: Product photography, pet portraiture, photo editing, color correction
EDUCATION
Marmara University
Bachelor's Degree in Textile Teaching, 2015
Marmara University
Bachelor's Degree in Textile Teaching, 2015
Cuyamaca College
Graphic Design & Photography Studies
Graphic Design & Photography Studies
San Diego City College
Selected coursework in Graphic Design & Photography, including darkroom photography.
Selected coursework in Graphic Design & Photography, including darkroom photography.