Andi Butler

Professional Illustrator specializing in children's Illustration, apparel, social expressions, toy/character development. Clients include: Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Illinois Arts Council, Klutz/Scholastic, McGraw Hill, Houghton Mifflin, Hallmark, Usborne, Harcourt School Publishers, Pearson Learning, EECI, Fisher Price, International Playthings, Highlights For Children....SCBWI Member...17 years experience with digital and traditional media....Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop CS3 for Mac...Representation: Licensing-Suzanne Cruise Creative Services KS 913-648-2190 Surface Design-Cherry Design Partners, NY 212 842-2711 x 200.

Andi Butler’s Specialties:

Illustration, Surface Design, Character Development (toys), Software Icons.

Andi Butler’s Experience

Blog Designer (Volunteer)

Eastview Elementary PTO (D300)

(Primary/Secondary Education industry)

2008 — Present (1 year )

In an effort to cut costs and follow a "greener" initiative, spearheaded, created and continuously maintains weblog for Eastview Elementary PTO. Informs teachers, parents and students about current events within the school and the community efficiently and more dynamically. The weblog eases transition from dependence on paper copies to a consistent, digital format, and facilitates an environment whereby a dialogue between parents and PTO members is encouraged.
Yearbook Designer (Volunteer)

Eastview Elementary (D300)

(Primary/Secondary Education industry)

2008 — Present (1 year )

Develop theme, design page layouts/type and assess photographs for proper fit. Initiated use of Adobe InDesign and, in tandem with photographer and studio, streamlined process from conception to completion. Supplied studio with files in accordance with current printing standards, thereby creating consistency and eliminating most common errors.
Children's Illustrative Designer and Surface Designer

Mrs. B. Illustrations

(Design industry)

November 2001 — Present (8 years 1 month)

Provide freelance illustration and design for children's publishing and product, software, apparel, and social expressions.

Publishing Credits:

*2010
Illustr Paper Fash TBD Klutz
Cntrbuting Illustr PBracTBD Klutz
Cntrbutng Illustr-Fashion Origami Klutz
Illustr. Fingerprint Fabulous Klutz
*2009
Illustr.- Highlights For Children Nov
Cntrbuting Illustr. Christmas Velvet Art Klutz
Cntrbuting Illustr. Paper Fashions Fantasy Klutz
Cntrbuting Illustr. My Dad Klutz
Cntrbuting Illustr. My Best Friends Klutz
Cntrbuting Illustr. Paper Fashions 3 Klutz
Cntrbuting Illustr. Breaking Into Freelance Illustration-Holly DeWolf HOW
Cntrbuting Illustr. Drip Dot Swirl-Von Glitschka HOW
*2008
Illustr.- Illinois Artist Showcase
Illustr.- Highlights For Children January
Contributing Illustr.- Paper Fashions FANCY Klutz
Contributing Illustr.- My Style Studio Klutz
Contributing Illustr.- Paper Fashions Extras Klutz
Contributing Illustr. - Dress Up Your Own Paper Pups Klutz
*2007
Illustr.- Highlights For Children April, July
Illustr.-Jill Acted Sad Harcourt School Publishers
Illustr.-It’s June! English Education Curriculum Intl.
Illustr.-Make Your Own Paper Flowers Klutz
Contributing Illustr.-Crumble Crackle Burn-Von Glitschka HOW
Senior CAD Designer

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

(Public Company; SHLD; Retail industry)

December 2000 — November 2001 (1 year )

While leading the CAD team for Canyon River Blues, a private label denim brand, created all-over prints, screen tees, embroideries, hangtags, sweaters, and wovens for Juniors and Girls 2-16. Consistently recognized for outstanding graphic and print work by supervisors and peers, and raised the standard expectation of what could be accomplished. Along with other Senior CAD members, maintained a streamlined CAD workload, and mentored assistants.
CAD Designer

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; S; Apparel & Fashion industry)

February 1999 — December 2000 (1 year 11 months)

Working closely with designers, created graphics, all-over prints, embroideries, wovens and jacquards for private label Young Men's and Main Floor Men's brands. Regularly recognized by Menswear Team for outstanding graphic and print work.

*Trained new associates in dept. on U4ia, saving approx. $2000 per associate and being assured they were trained efficiently and effectively.
*Discovered how to export U4ia files to open in Adobe Photoshop, thereby allowing domestic vendors to keep the integrity of the detailed artwork using the digital version.
*Developed consistency of Color Cards for dept.
*For a better understanding of textile design on model, utilized Texturemap module of U4ia. This was the first time it was used in Design at Sears, and earned the Menswear CAD team the "Bright Idea" nomination.
*Awarded for Teamwork by Product Development
*Two nominations for Team Customer Service Award
*Volunteered for the Sears Blood Drive and You Can Make A Difference campaign
Artist

Kmart

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; KM; Apparel & Fashion industry)

January 1995 — January 1997 (2 years 1 month)

Created packaging, hangtags, labels, screened tees, appliqués, embroideries, woven plaids and all-over prints for Menswear, Girlswear Infant-14 and Boyswear Infant-16.
Assistant Designer

Kmart

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; KM; Apparel & Fashion industry)

February 1991 — December 1994 (3 years 11 months)

Assisted Designers in developing lines for upcoming seasons, including croques, and colors for Childrenswear and Menswear Divisions. Drafted garment bodies as well as reinterpreted and designed wovens and prints digitally. Aided in developing trend presentation pieces.
Reviewed color LAB dips against standards.

Andi Butler’s Education

Harper College

Illustration 2000 — 2000
Oakland Community College

Patternmaking, Illustration, Psychology 1991 — 1992
Macomb Community College

Fashion Merchandising, Illustration, Photography 1987 — 1990

Upon entering the corporate sector, self-educated and later trained associates in Monarch Knitting and Weaving Systems, Aldus Freehand, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and various modules of U4ia.

Activities and Societies:

Participated in Hudson's Fash Bash
Adlai Stevenson High School Sterling Heights

1984 — 1987

Activities and Societies:

National Art Honor Society, Soccer

Additional Information

Andi Butler’s Websites:

My Website

Andi Butler’s Interests:

Paper and Fiber Arts, Pastry Arts, Paper Toys, Textured Techniques in Illustration, Textile Design (1940's-1960's children's all overs of special interest), Animation, ATCs, Vintage Album Cover Art INFLUENCES: Naiad and Walter Einsel, Mary Blair, Jim Flora, Charles Harper, Tim Biskup, Lane Smith, Alison Jay, Gary Baseman.

Andi Butler’s Groups:

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Illustration Friday, Three Thumbs Up, Fashion Designers' Guild on Linked In, Designers Who Blog, Think Jot Draw, Style Careers

Apple Professionals
Fashion Marketing & Digital Media Group (FMG): A Meeting Place for Fashion & Marketing Professionals
SCBWI
The Creative Professionals Network
StyleCareers
Adobe Illustrator
Children's Apparel Retail Association / Earnshaw's
Textile Designers
Kmart Alumni
StylePortfolios
NO!SPEC Campaign