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Artist Name: TRAVIS DEEN (Travis Pereira)

Multidisciplinary Creative

travis.pereira@yahoo.com
 

Education

Fashion Institute of Technology
BFA Fashion Design: Special Occasion

Double Minor: Art History & French
 

Exhibition

The Lougawou, Banned Books Trading Cards Project (Valley Cottage Library), Valley Cottage, NY
 

Freelance Illustration & Special Projects

Live Watercolor Illustrator – Special Event Commissions
 

• Christian Dior (Macy's Herald Square)

Commissioned to create custom live watercolor portraits for guests during the Miss Dior fragrance launch, part of the "From Flower to Fragrance" exhibition during the Flower Show event.
 

• Todd Snyder (Flagship Store, Rockefeller Center):

Provided live fashion illustration experiences for clientele during the Father’s Day in-store event, capturing personalized looks and accessories in real time.

 

Finalist - Arts of Fashion Foundation Runway

• Arts of Fashion Foundation (San Francisco, CA)
Selected as a top emerging designer for innovation and craftsmanship;

collection showcased in the annual runway show.
 

Professional Experience

Houghton – RTW Bridal Production Assistant

• Tracked production samples and coordinated with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

• Supported end-to-end creation of wedding dresses and accessories for

showroom, wholesale, and collection development.

• Worked directly with designer on new styles, fit adjustments, and final cutter’s musts.

• Pulled notions and trims, created cutting tickets, and performed light patternmaking.

• Updated order, costing, and sourcing spreadsheets; assisted with fabric cutting using markers and digital printouts.
 

Tinker Tailor – Fashion Assistant

• Supported buying team with spreadsheets for fabrications, embroidery, and trims.

• Assisted atelier director with sourcing, fittings, and documentation.

•Contributed to trend stories, development boards, campaign shoots, and photo

editing.
 

Balsa Athletica – Freelance Design Assistant

• Created technical packages, including flats, specs, tags, and brand labels.

• Developed line lists, cut tickets, and supported fittings and sample

measurements. • Collaborated on concept, mood, fabric direction, and seasonal fashion trends.
 

Vogue – Accessories Intern / Freelance Assistant

• Supported market editors with editorial preparation, sample tracking, and shoot coordination.

• Helped plan special events, including seating and logistics for the Costume Benefit Gala (Savage Beauty).

• Selected high-end accessories, created shoot storyboards, and managed

credits.
 

Proenza Schouler – Design, Sales & Production Intern

• Researched trims, fabrics, and design inspiration.
• Assisted in sample development, including sewing, alterations, and

embroidery layout.

• Helped prepare showroom for market week; supported sales team with purchase order reviews.
 

Prabal Gurung – Design Intern

• Contributed to RTW sketches, embroidery layouts, textile/print concepts, and embellishment ideas.

• Participated in fittings and created pattern and draping mockups.

• Acted as

liaison between design team and domestic/international factories; assisted with

fabric and trim sourcing.
 

Moda Operandi – Fashion Intern

• Supported merchandising team with purchase orders and trunk show development. • Aided editorial team with image research, sample

trafficking, and photoshoot logistics.

• Assisted finance and logistics departments with data entry and shipping coordination.
 

Vera Wang – RTW & Bridal Design Intern

• Developed hand embroidery, beading, and appliqué techniques for couture

gowns.

• Created detailed embroidery illustrations; organized fabric and

mood boards.
 

Derek Lam | 10 Crosby – Design Intern

• Researched trends and developed inspiration boards.
• Created tech packs, cut tickets, and sourced materials.
• Coordinated with patternmakers and sample-makers to ensure design quality.

Grace Edwards – Fashion Assistant

Assisted creative director with coordinating runway shows, scouting models, sample coordinating, fittings and alterations.