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