Rebecca Arens
Designer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rejuvenation - Williams Sonoma
2024 - Current
Assistant Textile Designer
Manage end-to-end product development over a 15-month cycle, transforming concepts into production-ready designs for diverse product categories.
Support a 2-member design team in creating and developing 100+ home goods collections annually, specializing in repeat-pattern textiles such as pillows, duvets, quilts, poufs, and throws.
Own the design and development of utility hardgoods, including hearth accessories, planters, mirrors, and decorative objects, ensuring functionality and aesthetic appeal.
PetWise Inc.
2023
Soft Goods Designer - Contract
Collaborate with cross-functional design teams to develop detailed spec designs and technical drawings in Adobe Illustrator for soft goods, including bags and soft toys.
Contribute to product development by creating comprehensive tech packs, supporting pattern making, and ensuring alignment with team goals to deliver innovative, high-quality designs.
Lazzoni Furniture
2022-2023
Student Designer
Created modular furniture designs aligned with client’s brand identity and design language.
Secured recognition for design excellence by winning a competitive selection process, leading to full-scale prototype being manufactured at the factory in Turkey.
The final design was showcased at NYC Design Week, garnering attention and admiration from the design community.
EDUCATION
Rochester Institute of Technology
2021-2023
Bachelor’s Degree
Industrial Design
3.89 GPA Summa Cum Laude
Diablo Valley College
2019-2021
Associate’s Degree
Industrial Design
3.89 GPA
3D Modeling - Fusion360 & Rhino
3D Visualization - Keyshot
Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Public Speaking
Teamwork
SKILLS
1st Place
Autodesk University Design Slam
2022
1st Place
Autodesk x Oru Kayak
Design for Industry Competition
2019
AWARDS
925.808.9401
rebeccaarens.id@gmail.com
rebeccaarensdesigns.com
linkedin.com/rebecca-arens
CONTACT