Top Talent like Alisha are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Alisha de Souza

Graphic Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Illustrator & Textile Designer
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/

Work History

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Boy Graphics & Apparel Designer

Tea CollectionJan 2023 - Aug 2024 • 1 yr 8 mosSole 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.
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Associate Textile & Graphics Designer

Tea CollectionFeb 2022 - Jan 2023 • 1 yrFocused 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.
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Assistant Textile & Graphic Designer

Tea CollectionApr 2018 - Jan 2022 • 3 yrs 10 mosCreated 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.
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Product Design Assistant

Byer CaliforniaNov 2017 - Apr 2018 • 6 mosCreated 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.
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Product Development Coordinator

COYUCHISep 2015 - Mar 2017 • 1 yr 7 mosInvolved 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

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California College of the Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Illustration2011 - 2015

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Illustrator & Textile Designer
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/

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Alisha are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Alisha de Souza

Graphic Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

T

Boy Graphics & Apparel Designer

Tea CollectionJan 2023 - Aug 2024 • 1 yr 8 mosSole 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.
T

Associate Textile & Graphics Designer

Tea CollectionFeb 2022 - Jan 2023 • 1 yrFocused 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.
T

Assistant Textile & Graphic Designer

Tea CollectionApr 2018 - Jan 2022 • 3 yrs 10 mosCreated 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.
B

Product Design Assistant

Byer CaliforniaNov 2017 - Apr 2018 • 6 mosCreated 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.
C

Product Development Coordinator

COYUCHISep 2015 - Mar 2017 • 1 yr 7 mosInvolved 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

C

California College of the Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Illustration2011 - 2015

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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