MEGAN KNAPE

Los Angeles, CA

knapemeg@gmail.com 616-227-1245 

Portfolio: meganknape.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganknape/ 

EDUCATION

London College of Fashion

Fashion Media Styling Graduate Diploma June 2017

Dominican University Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts May 2014                                                   

EXPERIENCE

Brand Creative Styling Assistant, PACSUN

Anaheim, CA June 2022 - January 2023

Steamed and prepped samples and organized shoes and accessories for shoots

Dressed models during marketing photoshoots and organized samples

Researched props and ordered them for concept shoots, reset styling area after shoots

Photoshoot Stylist / Copywriter, YMI Jeanswear 

Los Angeles, CA October 2021 - May 2022  

  • Scheduled model castings, photoshoots, and hair makeup artists

  • Put together creative and e-commerce outfits for five different product lines

  • Styled model during photoshoot in studio and on location for marketing content

  • Wrote product descriptions, blog posts, and content for Amazon listings

  • Researched trends and presented inspiration during photoshoot creative meetings

  • Selected e-commerce product images and returned samples to the warehouse

Studio / Personal Stylist, Stately 

Los Angeles, CA October 2020 - October 2021

  • Styled outfit flat lays with photographer for social media and marketing

  • Created marketing unboxing videos with models and photographer

  • Curated and packed professional menswear boxes for clients around the country

E-Commerce Fashion Stylist, Freelance 

Los Angeles, CA August 2019 - September 2020 

  • Selected subscription box items and communicated styling ideas to Fab Fit Fun clients

  • Photographed products and wrote e-commerce descriptions for The Paper Bag Princess

  • Curated looks for a spring campaign with surf lifestyle brand Mollusk

E-Commerce / Showroom Stylist, MM LaFleur 

Chicago, IL December 2017 - September 2018 

  • Advised professional women on their work wardrobes and selected products for them

  • Selected wardrobe pieces for women to try on at home based off their profiles

SKILLS

  • Styling on figure, flat lays, and writing product descriptions

  • Fashion history, trends, and fabric knowledge

  • Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

RECOGNITION

Best Senior Collection Dominican University Fashion Show March 2014

Fashion Group International $5,000 Scholarship Winner December 2013

Gold National Scholastic Art and Writing Award June 2010