Anika Kozlowski

Instructor for first year fashion design (pattern drafting and construction)

Research on sustainable apparel practices and design in the fashion industry.

My dissertation focuses on how the fashion apparel design process can induce sustainable consumption behaviours through consumer engagement, sustainability-driven innovative and business models. As a runner and marathoner, the global urban running movement and its community engagement through online social media platforms such as Instagram and Nike+ has inspired my phd work. A global family, under the moniker “Bridge the Gap” empowers women, fosters a healthy lifestyle and creates true bonds that transcends borders. This continues to form the basis of my on-going research, which focuses on design process, value, consumer behaviours, engagement, innovative business model, biotech, and technologies related to the sustainability of the textile and clothing industry.

By interviewing sustainable fashion designers to see the broader patterns of consumer engagement, barriers, opportunities, business model development and overall design process. I have created a set of sustainable design cards (re:design) which incorporates a series of building blocks for designers to work through in an iterative manner to further develop sustainability into their brand.

Invigilating and assisting students with disabilities that require accommodations and support

Data entry and analysis for ongoing research projects
Leading laboratory sections, demonstrating use of equipement and procedures
Marking and invigilating papers, assignments and exams

Volunteered to aid with the set-up of an apparel and home textiles department at Gahaya Links; a fair trade crafts company whose customers include Macy’s, Anthropologie, and Sam’s Club.

Designed an apparel and home products line for S/S 2012 and developed coordinating seasonal colour palettes for the Gahaya brand.

Designed accessories for Anthropologie S/S 2011, produced by Gahaya.

Developed and created the logo and all graphic art for marketing and branding purposes.

Responsible for creating and implementing a training program for the staff on how to sew utilizing industrial machines and production techniques.

Created all necessary production documents such as buying sheets, sample cards and cost sheets.

Responsible for the direction, design and development of original graphic art and prints for all ladieswear apparel, swimwear, loungewear, accessories and packaging: yarn dyes, all-over prints, embroidery, appliqués, screen prints and placement prints.

Prepared print packs and artworks for production ensuring proper technical requirements are met.

Responsible for approving prints for production ensuring specifications for quality and cost are met.

Responsible for technical CAD garment drawings used for production packages.

Researched trends and oversaw the creation of seasonal trend forecasting and product knowledge booklets.

Proposed and the developed the use of weekly trend blasts.

Researched colour trends and developed seasonal colour palettes.

Assisted in product line development through selection and modification of styles.

Proposed and developed the use of monthly inspiration boards for use by the design, marketing, merchandising and buying team to create cohesive concept driven product lines, marketing strategies and merchandise mix in-store.

Developed a print and CAD technical library for the use of all employees to reduce drawing time. The library became a standard tool for all designers to work from and add to.

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

Certified Red Cross instructor, CPR instructor/examiner, First Aid instructor/examiner, Bronze Cross and Medallion instructor/examiner and NLS instructor/examiner

Instructed children (6months-18yrs.) and adults swimming and leadership courses.

Managed a pool facility with full staff, coordinated teaching schedules, payroll, conducted safety inspections and staff/leadership training.