About — Willa Peterson

"Eager to continue learning — with experience in apparel and costume design, fashion flats, pattern-making, paper making, visual display, embroidery, crochet, knitting, and more."

Willa is a fashion designer and textile artist. She graduated in May 2026 from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a B.S. in Textiles and Fashion Design, Certificates in Studio Art and Theatre, and a 3.75 GPA. Her practice bridges technical precision and handcrafted artistry — from producing technical fashion flats in Adobe Illustrator to designing and building costumes for live theatrical productions.

In Fall 2025, she studied abroad at SRISA in Florence, Italy — deepening her understanding of European fashion heritage and fine craft traditions. She is actively seeking opportunities in apparel design, textile arts, and related creative industries.

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Skills & Tools

Software

Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Procreate Clo3D

Construction

Pattern Making Sewn Construction Costume Design Hand Knitting Crochet Embroidery Felting Paper Making

Coursework

Fashion Illustration Textile Science Color Theory Experimental Textiles Retail Marketing Visual Display

Education

University of Wisconsin–Madison

May 2026

B.S. Textiles & Fashion Design · Madison, WI

Certificates in Studio Art and Theatre
GPA: 3.75
Study Abroad: SRISA, Florence, Italy — Fall 2025
Relevant Coursework: Pattern Making, Fashion Illustration, Textile Science, Color Theory, Experimental Textiles, Costume Design I & II, Sewn Construction I & II, Retail Marketing

Experience

UW–Madison Theatre

2024–2026

Lead Costume Designer / Wardrobe Supervisor / Stitcher · Madison, WI

Conducted script analysis and historical research to develop cohesive costume design concepts
Presented design renderings to directors and production teams
Executed final designs by renting, pulling from stock, purchasing, and building garments from scratch
Organized, pressed, and staged costumes prior to each performance; performed on-the-spot repairs during live shows
Followed patterns and marked costume pieces with precision; altered garments to specific actor measurements

Janet Marie Felted Goods

Jun–Sep 2025

Textile Production Intern · Middleton, WI

Streamlined fulfillment of online and wholesale orders, ensuring accurate, on-time delivery
Designed and developed new wholesale products while maintaining cost-effective production methods
Managed a personal production schedule independently to meet deadlines across multiple projects
Collaborated with a small team to produce accurate, timely goods for wholesale and retail clients

Anthropologie

Jun 2022–Present

Artist Assistant / Omni Specialist / Sales Associate · Madison, WI

Collaborated with a visual artist to design and install in-store displays, including hand-crocheted yardage featured in the storefront
Partnered with team members to divide daily responsibilities across sales, display, and fulfillment
Managed the POS system to track, process, and package online orders for accurate, on-time shipping
Mentored coworkers on back-of-house operations to build a more organized, collaborative store environment