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Hope Apicella

Product Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Product Designer | UX Certified
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University and a Professional Studies degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, I have a strong foundation in design and art history. My experience includes roles at renowned fashion brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Li & Fung, and Converse, where I honed my skills in product design, knit and woven design, and managing design teams. I am known for my expertise in the end-to-end design process, from concept to execution, as well as my ability to foster cross-functional teamwork and embrace iterative design methodologies. I hold UX certifications from Designlab and Nielsen Norman Group, specializing in interaction design. My passion for creating innovative and user-centric designs has been a driving force throughout my career. I am a collaborative teammate, solution-oriented, and highly adaptable, with a keen eye for contemporary aesthetics and trends.

Work History

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Freelance Product Designer

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Senior Designer

Tommy HilfigerOct 2013 - May 2022 • 8 yrs 8 mosExperience in the end-to-end design process, from concept to fabric section, proto execution, fit direction, and style management through sales performance. I managed multiple divisions with various deadlines and production timelines. Skilled in fostering cross-functional teamwork and embracing iterative design methodologies. Known for being a collaborative teammate, solution-oriented, and highly adaptable.
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Designer II

Tommy HilfigerOct 2013 - Jan 2016 • 2 yrs 4 mosRecruited to refresh the Tommy Hilfiger knit business. Focus on athleisure, branded apparel and performance activewear.
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Designer

Li & FungNov 2012 - Oct 2013 • 1 yrRecruited to bring contemporary aesthetic to private label design team for Target special collections. Manage knit and woven design teams and freelancers.
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Associate Designer

ConverseAug 2010 - Nov 2012 • 2 yrs 4 mosCut and sew and sweater design for contemporary Converse retail sportswear and global collections. Knit design experience includes: A part of retail collection launch. Creating designs and anticipating trends for the 18-25 demographic. Researching color and style trends. Developing prints and graphics with cad team. Hand rendering designs and creating technical flats in Illustrator. Initiating all technical packages and updating styles in Flex PLM throughout development and production. Taking part in all fitting from proto through PP sample. Aiding in merchandising collection and creating professional presentations for global buyers and internal sketch reviews. Prioritizing work for two separate collections during various seasons and stages of development and production. Show less

Education

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Nielsen Norman Group

UX Certification _ Interaction Specialty2024
D

Designlab

UX Certification2022 - 2023
G

General Assembly

2020
F

Fashion Institute of Technology

Professional Studies2008 - 2012
S

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Design, Art History

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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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Experienced Product Designer | UX Certified
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University and a Professional Studies degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, I have a strong foundation in design and art history. My experience includes roles at renowned fashion brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Li & Fung, and Converse, where I honed my skills in product design, knit and woven design, and managing design teams. I am known for my expertise in the end-to-end design process, from concept to execution, as well as my ability to foster cross-functional teamwork and embrace iterative design methodologies. I hold UX certifications from Designlab and Nielsen Norman Group, specializing in interaction design. My passion for creating innovative and user-centric designs has been a driving force throughout my career. I am a collaborative teammate, solution-oriented, and highly adaptable, with a keen eye for contemporary aesthetics and trends.

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Top talent is on Pangea

You are viewing Hope's profile as a guest. Book a free call with our team to discuss your options for hiring fractional workers on Pangea's industry-leading talent marketplace.

Hope Apicella

Product Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

N

Freelance Product Designer

nullnull
T

Senior Designer

Tommy HilfigerOct 2013 - May 2022 • 8 yrs 8 mosExperience in the end-to-end design process, from concept to fabric section, proto execution, fit direction, and style management through sales performance. I managed multiple divisions with various deadlines and production timelines. Skilled in fostering cross-functional teamwork and embracing iterative design methodologies. Known for being a collaborative teammate, solution-oriented, and highly adaptable.
T

Designer II

Tommy HilfigerOct 2013 - Jan 2016 • 2 yrs 4 mosRecruited to refresh the Tommy Hilfiger knit business. Focus on athleisure, branded apparel and performance activewear.
L

Designer

Li & FungNov 2012 - Oct 2013 • 1 yrRecruited to bring contemporary aesthetic to private label design team for Target special collections. Manage knit and woven design teams and freelancers.
C

Associate Designer

ConverseAug 2010 - Nov 2012 • 2 yrs 4 mosCut and sew and sweater design for contemporary Converse retail sportswear and global collections. Knit design experience includes: A part of retail collection launch. Creating designs and anticipating trends for the 18-25 demographic. Researching color and style trends. Developing prints and graphics with cad team. Hand rendering designs and creating technical flats in Illustrator. Initiating all technical packages and updating styles in Flex PLM throughout development and production. Taking part in all fitting from proto through PP sample. Aiding in merchandising collection and creating professional presentations for global buyers and internal sketch reviews. Prioritizing work for two separate collections during various seasons and stages of development and production. Show less

Education

N

Nielsen Norman Group

UX Certification _ Interaction Specialty2024
D

Designlab

UX Certification2022 - 2023
G

General Assembly

2020
F

Fashion Institute of Technology

Professional Studies2008 - 2012
S

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Design, Art History

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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