Top Talent like Leah 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.

Leah Cahill

Creative & Brand Strategist • Frenchtown, NJ, US
Sustainable Fashion
Clothing Design
Fashion Design
Styling
Garment Construction
Sewing
Fabrics
Art
Fashion
Fashion Media
Patternmaking
Seaming
Seasonal Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Fashion Design Director | Sustainable Clothing Expert
With a BFA in Rhetoric and Communications from the University of Virginia and a degree in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design, this individual has a diverse educational background. Their professional experience includes roles such as Design Director at Blue Fish, Founder of Crooked Stitch Clothing, and Designer at Locale Swim. They have also held positions in education, serving as Faculty at Hunterdon Art Museum, Director of Education at One River School of Art + Design, and Director at New York School of Design. Their expertise spans fashion design, sustainable clothing practices, curriculum development, and mentoring. With a focus on reimagining and repurposing vintage clothing, they bring a unique perspective to the fashion industry. Their career reflects a commitment to sustainability, creativity, and education in the world of fashion.

Projects

Crooked Stitch

Welcome to Crooked Stitch Vintage! The world wants ever-changing style fast; the world doesn't need new clothes from scratch... We take the old and reimagine them into new styles or bring the old ones back for a bit of nostalgia!See More

Work History

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Founder

Crooked Stitch ClothingReimagined and vintage clothing The world wants ever-changing style fast; the world doesn't need new clothes from scratch... We take the old and reimagine them into new styles or bring the old ones back for a bit of nostalgia! Sustainable clothing made from thrifted finds.
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Design Director

Blue FishJan 2000 - Aug 2023 • 23 yrs 8 mosDesigned 10+ collections per year from inspiration through the production process; womens, knits, sweaters, childrens, and yoga wear. Maintained sustainable clothing practices, ran fittings, was production supervisor, orchestrated and styled photo shoots, sourced fabric and trim, color palette development, garment washing and dyeing. Worked very closely with in house patternmaker and sales and merchandising team.
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Faculty

Hunterdon Art MuseumApr 2005 - May 2021 • 16 yrs 2 mosTaught and developed curriculum for introduction to fashion design, how to design a collection, sewing and patternmaking courses.
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Director Of Education

One River School of Art + DesignJan 2019 - Sep 2020 • 1 yr 9 mos
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Director

New York School of DesignFeb 2017 - Jun 2018 • 1 yr 5 mosWorked closely with the faculty and students to ensure student success. Mentored students, networked with industry, provided guest lectures, introduced sustainability into curriculum, professor of color theory and design development. Fashion show and photo shoot production, career path advising, curriculum writing and office management.
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Designer

Locale SwimMar 2016 - Dec 2017 • 1 yr 10 mosDesigner and consultant for start up swimwear company.

Education

P

Parsons School of Design - The New School

AAS, Fashion Design
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Parsons School of Design - The New School

Shoe Design
U

University of Virginia

BFA, Rhetoric and Communications

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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Fashion Design Director | Sustainable Clothing Expert
With a BFA in Rhetoric and Communications from the University of Virginia and a degree in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design, this individual has a diverse educational background. Their professional experience includes roles such as Design Director at Blue Fish, Founder of Crooked Stitch Clothing, and Designer at Locale Swim. They have also held positions in education, serving as Faculty at Hunterdon Art Museum, Director of Education at One River School of Art + Design, and Director at New York School of Design. Their expertise spans fashion design, sustainable clothing practices, curriculum development, and mentoring. With a focus on reimagining and repurposing vintage clothing, they bring a unique perspective to the fashion industry. Their career reflects a commitment to sustainability, creativity, and education in the world of fashion.

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 Leah 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.

Leah Cahill

Creative & Brand Strategist • Frenchtown, NJ, US
Sustainable Fashion
Clothing Design
Fashion Design
Styling
Garment Construction
Sewing
Fabrics
Art
Fashion
Fashion Media
Patternmaking
Seaming
Seasonal Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Crooked Stitch

Welcome to Crooked Stitch Vintage! The world wants ever-changing style fast; the world doesn't need new clothes from scratch... We take the old and reimagine them into new styles or bring the old ones back for a bit of nostalgia!

Work History

C

Founder

Crooked Stitch ClothingReimagined and vintage clothing The world wants ever-changing style fast; the world doesn't need new clothes from scratch... We take the old and reimagine them into new styles or bring the old ones back for a bit of nostalgia! Sustainable clothing made from thrifted finds.
B

Design Director

Blue FishJan 2000 - Aug 2023 • 23 yrs 8 mosDesigned 10+ collections per year from inspiration through the production process; womens, knits, sweaters, childrens, and yoga wear. Maintained sustainable clothing practices, ran fittings, was production supervisor, orchestrated and styled photo shoots, sourced fabric and trim, color palette development, garment washing and dyeing. Worked very closely with in house patternmaker and sales and merchandising team.
H

Faculty

Hunterdon Art MuseumApr 2005 - May 2021 • 16 yrs 2 mosTaught and developed curriculum for introduction to fashion design, how to design a collection, sewing and patternmaking courses.
O

Director Of Education

One River School of Art + DesignJan 2019 - Sep 2020 • 1 yr 9 mos
N

Director

New York School of DesignFeb 2017 - Jun 2018 • 1 yr 5 mosWorked closely with the faculty and students to ensure student success. Mentored students, networked with industry, provided guest lectures, introduced sustainability into curriculum, professor of color theory and design development. Fashion show and photo shoot production, career path advising, curriculum writing and office management.
L

Designer

Locale SwimMar 2016 - Dec 2017 • 1 yr 10 mosDesigner and consultant for start up swimwear company.

Education

P

Parsons School of Design - The New School

AAS, Fashion Design
P

Parsons School of Design - The New School

Shoe Design
U

University of Virginia

BFA, Rhetoric and Communications

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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