Nyx Albrant

Nyx Albrant

Art Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Knitwear Design + CMF Design

  • Education

    • CHIC Studios

      2015 - 2015
      Makeup Artist Certificate Makeup Artistry
    • Northville High School

      2008 - 2012
      High School High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Swim Team 2008-2012 Art Club

    • College for Creative Studies

      2023 - 2025
      Master of Fine Arts - MFA Color and Material Design
    • College for Creative Studies

      2012 - 2012
      College Credit Classes Automotive Design/Fine Art
    • College for Creative Studies

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor’s Degree Accessory Design
    • Parsons School of Design

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor's Degree Fashion/Apparel Design Junior
  • Experience

    • Art 101

      Jul 2009 - Aug 2010
      Art Instructor
    • The Sports Club of Novi

      May 2010 - Aug 2014
      Head Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
    • YMCA of Greater New York

      Sept 2012 - Dec 2014
      Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
    • CoFeed

      May 2015 - Sept 2015
      Barista/Cashier
    • Vênsette

      May 2015 - Jul 2015
      Personal Assistant

      Keeping track of spending, daily duties directed by CEO, schedule keeping, and managing her day to day operations.

    • Paint and Pour

      Dec 2015 - Jan 2017
      Artist Assistant

      Setting up studio and off-site locations, assisting the artist, helping customers with paintings and other services.

    • Jimmy John's

      Jan 2016 - Oct 2016
      Delivery Driver
    • Not Available Designs

      May 2017 - now
      Freelance Fashion Designer
    • Shinola

      May 2018 - Aug 2018
      Technical Design Intern

      Technical Design Intern for head designer at Shinola. Used Photoshop and Illustrator to sketch and render design sketches for presentation.

    • Detroit Sewn

      Aug 2019 - Apr 2020
      Production Specialist
    • ISAIC - Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center

      Apr 2020 - Aug 2021
      Sewing Specialist

      Responsible for garment construction, developed production processes and digital design and Illustrations.• Collaborated with production team to understand and create production-ready techniques.• Created technical design packs and vector based artwork.

    • HHD Clothing

      Aug 2021 - now
      Design Assistant

      • Responsible for managing multiple design projects, coordinating production.• Responsible for assisting with all sales at Faire and other conventions around the area.• Responsible for set up and tear down of displays of garments.• Responsible for any social media projects or needs of lead designer.• Assisting clients with fittings and adjustments to garments• Actively engaging in the experience to give people a memorable experience of the shop.

    • Daylight Factory

      Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
      Design Lead

      Responsible for managing multiple design projects, coordinating production and client communication• Developed production patterns for production using Adobe Illustrator.• Tracked projects with Trello and Planyway, and wrote technical how-to instructions for clients.• Assisted with production, auto-cutter operation and minor machine repair

    • Vintage Detroit Collection

      Apr 2022 - Oct 2022
      Brand Designer / Social Media Coordinator

      Responsible for all creative output for social media and t-shirt designs for the company.• Assist seamstresses with jersey construction• Operated the companies social media accounts, created marketing strategies to help sell on these platforms• Product photography/model photography/photo-editing with Photoshop/video editing with Premiere Pro and Rush

    • College for Creative Studies

      Jan 2024 - now
      Teaching Assistant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Makeup Artist Certificate

      CHIC Studios
      Jan 2015
    • Group 2: GS Faculty Researchers/Advisors and Student Researchers, Staff Advisors

      CITI Program
      Feb 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Munsell Color Test

      College for Creative Studies
      Dec 2023
    • American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid Certification

      American Red Cross
    • American Red Cross CPR/AED

      American Red Cross
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nyx Albrant
      Luxome Sponsored Project Scholarship Winner Luxome Dec 2023 We did a sponsored studio with a local luxury home company, Luxome to find a solution for a slipper that has cooling properties. My Color and Material pathway was selected as this courses sponsored winner, due to my deep research and understanding of knitwear applications, manufacturing, and possibilities.
    • Awarded to Nyx Albrant
      Karmanos Scholarship Winner Danialle Karmanos May 2019 Was awarded a scholarship from Danialle Karmanos for my Senior Thesis: Addicted America, completed over the course of my senior year at College for Creative Studies, BFA.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Usher Volunteer

      Issued by Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week : Milk Studios on Sept 2013
      Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week : Milk StudiosAssociated with Nyx Albrant
    • Backstage Volunteer

      Issued by Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Sept 2013
      Mercedes-Benz Fashion WeekAssociated with Nyx Albrant
    • Graphic Design Artist

      Issued by Burning Man Project on Aug 2023
      Burning Man ProjectAssociated with Nyx Albrant
    • Trend-Spotting Photographer

      Issued by TrendStop on May 2018
      TrendStopAssociated with Nyx Albrant
    • Co-leader

      Issued by ISAIC - Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center on Aug 2020
      ISAIC - Industrial Sewing and Innovation CenterAssociated with Nyx Albrant