EXPERIENCE

Meagan Ann Designs, Los Angeles, CA — Founder June 2023 - PRESENT

Engineered custom wedding dresses from initial concept sketches to completed garments, ensuring every detail—from fabric selection to intricate embellishments—was tailored to the client’s vision. Maintained a 100% client approval rate, highlighting a commitment to craftsmanship, communication, and attention to detail.

Revitalized thrifted garments, including the transformation of a vintage wedding dress, through advanced upcycling techniques. These projects showcased a dedication to sustainability and craftsmanship, blending modern trends with timeless design principles to breathe new life into forgotten pieces.

Curated innovative interior design solutions for both residential and commercial spaces, blending functionality with aesthetics to create distinctive environments. Leveraged expertise in spatial planning, color theory, and material selection.

Cricut Inc., South Jordan, UT

Senior Project Designer | April 2019 - June 2023

• Spearheaded trend research, identifying emerging design themes and translating them into 3,000+ innovative consumer projects and 8 new product developments. Contributed to a 22% YOY revenue growth over four years, demonstrating an ability to align creative output with business objectives.
• Developed projects for 8.2M+ customers, fostering creativity and enhancing the user experience. Played a key role in increasing Cricut Access subscriptions to 2.7M, driving brand loyalty and user engagement.
• Collaborated with Celebrity Spokespersons and major retailers like HSN and QVC to design and present projects that exceeded holiday sales targets by 34%, balancing creative vision with consumer appeal.

Project Designer | June 2016 - April 2019

• Conceptualized innovative and accessible designs tailored for a global audience of 6M+ users, aligning with Cricut’s mission to inspire creativity and accessibility.
• Facilitated hundreds of in-person tutorial sessions nationwide and hosted virtual events for groups ranging from 25 to 2,000 attendees, increasing user confidence and product adoption.
• Coordinated dozens of press and industry events, establishing and maintaining relationships with over 50 media firms to strengthen Cricut’s brand presence.
• Executed high-impact projects under tight deadlines and budgets, often stepping in as a model, photographer, and event organizer, showcasing versatility and a solutions-driven mindset.

Education

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries in Fashion Design
Graduated with a focus on merging traditional design principles with modern trends and innovation.

Volunteer Experience

Religious Missionary – Malawi & Zambia
Volunteer | November 2011 – May 2013

• Organized and led 1,500+ individual and family meetings, fostering connections and providing support within diverse communities.
• Designed and conducted 5+ custom lessons daily, utilizing creativity and adaptability to engage audiences across different cultural backgrounds.
• Directed leadership training for a team of 30 female missionaries, developing skills and strategies that ensured the program’s long-term success.