
Julia Szkiba
Self-Employed/Freelance/Educator
the Art Institute North Hollywood Campus and Freelance
Pasadena, CA
I have over twenty years of experience in the fashion industry and would love to share it with a company either designing kidswear, pet apparel and related products, or any other category. I can bring a lot to the table with my skills and knowledge of the business, and I work well with others, as well as, can...
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Follower
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney
I am interested in any current opportunities either as a fashion designer for pets or childrenswear, or to collaborate with more like-minded people in the apparel and related industries.
My dream job would be to work for Disney Consumer Products as a kidswear designer, or as a pet apparel and products designer. Next would be as a full-time fashion instructor.
The Tangerine Tree
Children's Apparel Designer and Graphic Artist
September 2010 — Present
I am the designer for the Tangerine Tree, a line of infants, toddlers, 4-6x/7 organic apparel.
Zoom Kitty Zoom Designs
Fashion Designer & Graphic Artist
January 1998 — Present
I am a freelance fashion designer, graphic artist, stylist, instructor, consultant...you name it! I also assist new start-up apparel companies with consultation as well as design for various clients.
Design Studio - private company
Pet Product Designer for Character Licenses
September 2012 — December 2012
Research and development, designing and much more for a new line of pet products (pet clothes, bedding, accessories, and collars and leashes) for licensed characters (Disney and Bret Michaels).
the Art Institute of California - Hollywood
Fashion Instructor
January 2015 — Present
I am a fashion instructor teaching at the Art Institute of California - Hollywood campus. I teach courses in both the Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing programs.
Partner, Warm Marketing
With my best friend of 25 years we launched Warm Marketing, a boutique marketing and design services agency. My partner, Susan Warm, has decades of experience in marketing, e-commerce, and advertising, and I have many years experience as a fashion design, fashion instructor, consultant to start-ups and small existing businesses, and more.
See our website for more information!The American College for the Applied Arts - Los Angeles
Bachelor's degree, Fashion/Apparel Design
1988