Experience
Sara has worked for many Fashion companies in senior Creative/Concept, & Trend/Color/Print roles. A few years ago she expanded her horizons to the exciting and evolving world of Hospitality Design. She soon found her Creative Director's skill set, taste level and color sense as well as her joy of photography and copywriting were able to be utilized in digital and social media, textiles styling and beyond.
She has worked in multi dimensional roles, wearing several hats for Hospitality Textiles companies.
Her past experiences include:
Ralph Lauren, Avon, FILA, Gap Inc., Lands’ End, The Limited, Nina Footwear, RUUM American Kidswear, Kidpik, The Children’s Place, Rockets of Awesome, Marie Chantal of Greece, Tommy Hilfiger Jeans, Izod, Hilary Duff, Trend House Inc, Berkshire Hospitality, Aperture Contract & Charles Samelson Inc.
Education
Sara's interest in Fashion & Textiles was apparent from a young age, and she left high school to attend Bournemouth & Poole College of Art, in the United Kingdom, where she was taught by several notable textile and fashion designers.
After completing her diploma in Fashion, Textiles & Art - Sara was educated at the prestigious Harrow College of Art, University of Westminster in London with prominent designers as guest tutors such as John Galliano & Roland Klein.
Skills
Sara is a multidisciplinary creative, as they would say 'a triple threat'. Her skillset is vast, and her job roles have varied from Creative and Design Director, Trend Director, Concept, Color and Print Director, Fashion & Soft Goods Stylist, Social Media Creator & Copywriter.
In addition, Sara has been a photographer since a teenager, and uses medium format film for her fine art photography, she has been able to cross pollinate that skill into her work with her textiles/soft goods styling and photography.
contact | e: saralouisepettydesign@gmail.com
p: 917 309 0121