Marin Robertson

Custom pattern drafting for sofas, armchairs, & cushion replacements. Using templates both from existing pieces, and creating from scratch.

Use of Upholstery tools including: industrial sewing machine, pneumatic stapler, tack puller, upholstery hammer, tufting button maker, foam cutters etc. Hand sewing, leather dying, patching, and other small repair projects

UPHOLSTERER / VINTAGE RESTORER - LOUNGE LIZARD VINTAGE

(2024-01)

• Custom pattern drafting for sofas, armchairs, & cushion replacements. Using templates both from existing pieces, and creating from scratch.
• Use of Upholstery tools including: industrial sewing machine, pneumatic stapler, tack puller, upholstery hammer, tufting button maker, foam cutters etc.
• Hand sewing, leather dying, patching, and other small repair projects
• Minor frame repairs using wood glue, light sanding & restoring finishes

VINTAGE STORE CURATOR - FERN & WOLF VINTAGE

(2026-10 - 2026-10)

• Sourcing, restoring & styling vintage furniture pieces for the sales floor
• General sales floor duties - cultivating a welcoming & knowledgeable shopping experience for vintage enthusiasts
• Collaboration with customers to design custom furniture & lampshade orders tailored to their preferences.
• Managing social media accounts' content creation & engagement

VINTAGE STORE CURATOR - LOUNGE LIZARD VINTAGE

(2024-01 - 2026-10)

PERSONAL STYLIST - SIZE-WISE CLOSET COACH

(2023-09 - 2024-07)

• Appointment based virtual closet coaching, providing personalized fashion advice to clients via video conference
• Curated sustainably focused capsule wardrobes tailored to clients' preferences, body type & lifestyle
• Created personal style presentations, guides & look books

EMBROIDERY MACHINE OPERATOR - SEAMUS GOLF CO.

(2020 - 2021)

• Operated and maintained multiple industrial embroidery machines
• Developed a physical sample and thread library as well as digital embroidery spec sheets
• Collaborated with sales leads and sewing departments to adhere to production schedule

APPAREL PRODUCTION INTERN - ZERO WASTE DANIEL - NYC

(2019-06 - 2019-08)

Summer internship for a zero waste, eco conscious designer in NYC.

• With a team of five, created a waste-free red carpet look for a client's appearance at the Tony Awards
• Created sustainable ready to wear garments for ZWD retail store
• Accounted for ZWD inventory across five vendor locations
• Gained experience working closely with textile recycling non profits

Bachelor of Fine Art - Apparel & Textile Design - Michigan State University (2016 - 2020)

Minor - Graphic Design - Michigan State University (2016 - 2020)