Erinn Barr

Apparel Design  ·  Brand Identity  ·  Trend & Color Direction  ·  Product Development

Twenty-plus years designing apparel across womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, and home decor — for brands ranging from global manufacturers to independent startups. Print and surface design, trend and color direction, brand identity, creative direction, and end-to-end product development. The work covers both sides of the product lifecycle: concept through delivery, from the idea to the factory floor. Currently available for freelance — project-based, retainer, or focused consultation.

Erinn Barr Design, LLC

Freelance Apparel Designer & Trend Forecaster Jan 2023 – Present

Freelance design services across womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, and home decor. Clients include Champion, Carter's / OshKosh, Bass Pro Shops, Natural Reflections, RedHead Ranch, Hallmark, Dandee International, Tiki Taco, and Baldwin Denim & Collections. Work spans trend and color direction, print and surface design, graphic design, brand identity, and technical product development.

Little Shop of Florals

Co-Founder / Creative Director Jun 2020 – Jan 2023

Co-founded a boutique floral design studio operating concurrently with full-time employment. Responsible for brand identity, visual direction, marketing, and all creative output.

Victorian Trading Co.

Creative Director Jul 2022 – Jan 2023
Product Design & Development Manager Nov 2020 – Jul 2022

Led product design and development across women's apparel, accessories, and home decor before being promoted to Creative Director with full brand oversight. Directed print, surface design, and fabric development programs while managing global sourcing and factory communication across the full product lifecycle, from concept through delivery.

Hallmark Cards

Sr. Designer Nov 2019 – Jul 2020
Apparel Design & Development Consultant Mar 2019 – Nov 2019

Print, surface design, illustration, and product development for baby and childrenswear. Began as a contract engagement and transitioned to a full-time Sr. Designer role.

Zoey Simone Shoes

Design & Development Consultant Nov 2018 – Apr 2019

Brand identity, creative direction, and design development for a women's vegan footwear startup — from concept through sampling.

Baldwin Denim & Collections

Womenswear Design Director Feb 2017 – Nov 2018

Led full design direction for the women's division of Baldwin Denim & Collections — a premium denim and lifestyle brand and Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund finalist. Seasonal collections, trend and color forecasting, print development, and end-to-end creative vision for the women's line.

HanesBrands Inc.

Creative Design Manager Apr 2015 – Jan 2017

Concept-through-delivery design management for Champion and core HanesBrands activewear and basics categories. Trend research, graphic design, illustration, and art direction.

ESP Trendlab

Freelance Contributor Mar 2015 – Dec 2015

Trend research, forecasting, and editorial writing.

VF Corporation

Trend Manager, Rock & Republic Feb 2011 – Feb 2015
Associate Trend Manager, Lee Jeans Jan 2008 – Jan 2011
Designer, Lee Jeans Aug 2005 – Jan 2008

Nearly a decade across Lee Jeans and Rock & Republic within VF Corp, spanning apparel design, trend forecasting, graphic design, print development, copywriting, and brand identity. Progressed from designer to trend manager, with full brand responsibility for Rock & Republic's trend and creative direction.

Warnaco

Associate Designer, Chaps Ralph Lauren Aug 2004 – Aug 2005
Assistant Trim Developer, Chaps Ralph Lauren Jan 2004 – Jul 2004

Early-career roles supporting the Chaps Ralph Lauren brand — trim development, technical specification, and design assistance for men's and women's categories.