IZZY HESSLER

STUDIOIzzy Hessler (b. West Chester, PA) is a designer based in Brooklyn, New York. Her multi-disciplinary practice has a core focus in garments & textile design, born out of a curiosity for fiber science, sustainable textile engineering, and environmental design.  She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fibers and Material Studies at Temple University's Tyler School of Art, and is currently working as a textile developer and color technician for Dyenamix, Inc. in New York City.  
WORK
2023- Present: Textile Developer and Color Technician - Dyenamix Inc., New York, NY.
This position involves developing samples, custom color-matching, and repeat design & adaptation using Adobe software. It’s a small team, so tasks extend across departments; there is regular communication with clients, project management & suppliers. Project Highlights: The Row Pre-Fall 2025, Helmut Lang FW24, LaPointe FW 25, Aisha McShaw: Met Gala 2026, Michael Kors for Megan Thee Stallion: Met Gala 2025.
2024: Runway Dresser - Melitta Baumeister, SS25 Runway, CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
2023: Visitor Services, Exhibition Installation, and Printmaking Workshops - The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia, PA.
2021- 2022: Studio Assistant in Fibers & Material Studies - Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Philadelphia, PA.
2022- 2023: Leadership - Fiber Arts Guild, Philadelphia, PA.
SCOPETextile Science & Color Theory: Fiber identification, dyeing & lab dips, color palette formulation and analysis.
Garment Design & Construction: Developing flats, tech packs & technical sketches, pattern drafting, draping, stitching.
CAD/Pattern Design & Adaptation: Developing repeat patterns & colorways for fabric printing using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.
Material Development: Sample prototyping of 3D textiles, embroidery & embellishment, & finding sustainable alternatives to industry-standard materials.
Inventory Management & Supplier Communication : Documenting development, tracking production timelines from raw material through final SKU generation.
Market Research & Documentation: Analyzing and translating cultural trends to product design, and prioritizing photo documentation for process-inspired clientele.
EDUCATION
2023: BFA in Fibers and Material Studies cum laude, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
2018-2020: Studied Political Communication, Peace and Social Justice at Emerson College, Boston MA.​​​​​​​
IZZY HESSLER
Brooklyn, New York
CONTACT
isabelbhessler@gmail.com
CURRICULUM VITAE