# Vera Cibien

> Textile, Product and Surface designer,  fine art - Licensed Designer

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/veracibien

Proficient in : Illustrator, Photoshop, NedGraphics, Powerpoint, 3D Mapping. Completely self sufficient to work remotely with state of the art computer set up. Digital Portfolio available upon request.

I am a classically trained artist and surface designer who has chosen the textile field as her primary artistic and professional focus.
Trained in figure, anatomy, and architectural drawing as well as botanical illustration and portraiture I utilize my artistic skills and versatility as a highly experienced textile designer when creating original artwork using NedGraphics, Photoshop and Illustrator as well as handpainted artwork.
 I love to try new techniques and mediums when I hand paint a new design. I  create original print designs in all styles from global to geometrics to traditional florals and jacquards both for home and apparel, design print collections for specific brands, research trends, both in the US and Europe, where I travel extensively, while keeping an eye on the competition. My work experience as a restorer of French Impressionist oil paintings as well as Italian "Verismo" paintings of the 19th century in Milan, Italy as  has allowed me to develop a great eye for colour and detail.

## Work Experience
### Textile and Surface Designer,  Illustrator, Licensed Designer @ Vera G. Cibien Art
Jan 2021 – Present | San Francisco, California - Milan Italy

### Lead textile,  product and CAD  designer @ Peking Handicraft
Jan 2006 – Jan 2021 | South San Francisco, CA
I create original artwork for bedding using NedGraphics, Photoshop and Illustrator.  Hand paint artwork  in a variety of mediums and styles to create designs with new  and innovative techniques.
Create spec packs for all fabric I design and communicate with mills. Create brand specific fabric collections for bedding and window treatment. Quilt design, jacquards, decorative pillows, chenille and embroideries.
Research of color trends, product illustration, presentation storyboards

### Textile designer and illustrator @ Freelance Design,
Jan 1998 – Jan 2006 | San Francisco Bay Area
Provide planning, development, and implementation in design field including, textile design, illustration, fine art and interior design.  Worked directly with, manufacturing, retail, industrial and residential customers. Utilized consultative selling, state-of-the-art customer support, and efficient project management techniques to engage and execute projects for high-profile and demanding clientele including:  Levi Strauss, William Sonoma Home, Isda & Co., Lynn Hollyn, American Pacific, Cary Children's Clothing, Esprit, Joe Boxer, Keeco, Mervyns, and Peking Handicraft.

### Licensed Designer - @ Vera G. Cibien Designs
Jan 1998 – Jan 2004
Created and marketed original designs for  Rugs, Throws, Paper products and Tableware under my own name.


## Education
### Specialized full academic program with advanced training in fine art
Accademia di Belle Arti Brera, Milan, Italy (5 Years) Art Academy  Specialized full academic program

### College Diploma in Interpreter and Translator  (4-Year College Degree Program), Focus Languages: English, German
Interpreter and Translator School of Milan, Italy (4 Years)

### Time management course at Stanford University, California


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/vera-cibien-8825471a

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Last updated: 2026-04-13