About Me
Hi I’m Ashley Irwin! I’m currently pursing my M.A. in fashion design at SCAD. I received my Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Textile Design with a concentration in fashion design from NC State. I am interested in exploring solutions to sustainability including modular fashion. I want to combine this interest with knitwear and artisan techniques.
My resume is detailed below to learn more about my qualifications.
Résumé
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design - M.A. Fashion Design, December 2023
NC State University - Wilson College of Textiles - B.S. Fashion and Textile Design, May 2022
Concentration: Fashion Design, Minor: Textile Technology GPA: 4.0
Syd B. Alexander Scholarship
Barnhardt-Thomas Textiles Scholarship
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Emerging Designers Showcase (April 2022)
Designed a 6-look collection focused on the experience of emotions
Experimented with knitting for the first time
AATS Showcase (April 2021)
Designed a 2-look collection for university affiliated showcase with hand dyed fabric
Platform Magazine Stylist (January 2019 - May 2022)
Sourced and styled outfits for the models fitting with the theme
Assisted photographers during photo shoots
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Urban Outfitters Sales Associate (June 2021 - Present)
Assisted customers and suggest items for their personal style and needs
Executed visual merchandising with in store product placement
Undergraduate Research Assistant (August 2020 - May 2021)
Research in emerging fibers for an industry member and in sustainability with consumer use and disposal for a paper
Provided some content for a textiles textbook for first year students
Designer Assistant (December 2018)
Assisted models with hair, makeup, and alterations at the Threads Fashion Show
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
NCSU Leadership Development Program (August 2019 - May 2020)
Attended 9 workshops on beneficial leadership skills with an added diversity and equity course
Meet with a mentor to discuss learning and apply to my positions in EcoVillage detailed below
Ecovillage Committee Chair (August 2018 - May 2020)
Planned and hosted social events for 40+ people with a tie to sustainability
Intramural Soccer Coach (September 2018 - February 2020)
Managed a team of 20 players and ran practices to put leadership skills in action
Fashion Group (September 2018 - May 2019)
Learning more about professional development
Participating in fashion challenges on trends and upcycling
SKILLS
Sewing
Draping
Knitting by hand and manual knitting machine
Drawing & Painting
Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
Lectra Kaledo
Gerber AccuMark & Modaris
Optitex & Clo
Communication and Collaboration