Working Woman
Patternmaking class project inspired by a career-driven businesswoman and coffee aesthetics, featuring an espresso brown blazer with caramel lining, white collared button-down, and wide leg trousers.
Tatum Clair Tierney
About
Hi, I'm Tatum!
I'm a student at Iowa State University, majoring in Creative and Technical Design. I'm constantly seeking inspiration and welcoming change as an opportunity to grow, adapt, and evolve creatively.
Originally from Pella, Iowa, I've always found ways to express creativity, even in places where others might not expect it. I strive to bring imagination and originality into everything I do, whether it be a design project or a daily task. So, grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and enjoy exploring my work!
Design
Elegance
Selected for The Fashion Show 2026
First patternmaking project — bridal-inspired drop-waist v-neck dress with princess seams, box pleated skirt in silk/satin with an off-white palette.
Year of the Horse
Final mini design line for intro to apparel design. 2026 Year of the Horse theme with horse hair/fur materials and western styles.
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Seductive Nostalgia
Inspired by a 1938 pink and green wedding dress from ISU's Textile Clothing Museum, translated into a lingerie and sleepwear collection.
The Urban Collection
Digital design project inspired by 90s women's hip-hop styles, featuring a corset, collared tee with custom trims, and baggy jeans with digitally created patterns.
Autumn Collegiate
Digital design project inspired by men's vintage university and preppy attire — two pairs of pants and a men's sweater with pockets.
Creative Direction
MASKED
TREND Magazine Issue 37 — Noctulume
Couture director for TREND Magazine. Victorian vampire-inspired spread featuring handmade nocturnal animal masks and ISU Costume Shop styling.
Gilded Cage
Original concept exploring the illusion of beauty masking suffocation and entrapment.
Beneath the Moss is Marrow
Original concept exploring nature reclaiming the forgotten and preserving hidden identity through decay and growth.
The Throne
A dark fantasy of cathedral ruins, survival, and the blurred line between monster and man.
Volturi
Explores identity loss through conformity, using a mask as a metaphor for erasure of self.
BOARDROOM
TREND Magazine Issue 36 — The Living Issue
Committee member for TREND Magazine. Office-inspired Ready-to-Wear shoot, assisting with styling seven models and shoot day duties.
Grow Up!
TREND Magazine Issue 35 — RADAR
Playful Story Styling shoot challenging the idea that style must mature with age, featuring a senior model in bold, vibrant looks.
Dichotomous
TREND Magazine Issue 35 — RADAR
Eerie Runway shoot playing with twin/mirroring concepts and light vs. dark opposites across multiple locations.
Projects
N|A Collab
2026 Fashion Scholarship Fund
A concept collaboration between Nespresso and Aritzia featuring stylish sleepwear and an innovative new textile.
Styling Sophia
Group styling class project at Iowa State University — real client interview, moodboard, color palette, and flatlay outfit options.
Resume
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Experience
Sewing & Shop Intern – Preservation | Summer of 2026
- Worked with clothing alterations and repairs along with vintage modification
- Assisting with shop duties, social media, and photo shoots
Communications Intern – Vermeer Corporation | Summer of 2024
- Proofreading and editing content for clarity, grammar, and style
- Creating and scheduling posts across various platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Producing content such as videos, graphics, and photography
Couture Director – TREND Magazine | 2025–2026
- Creating visual and written concepts to align with an overall theme
- Collaborating with my co-director and committee members, along with other teams to execute a final product
Customer Care Associate – Pella Corporation | August 2022–August 2023
- Trained new employees on best practices and customer care procedures
- Documented caller information in the delivery system to initiate responses based on needs
- Addressed customer complaints by employing timely and on-point solutions
Sales Associate – The Funky Zebra | June 2019–April 2022
- Coordinated and presented outfits for customers while providing excellent customer service
- Created cohesive and visually appealing outfits for store window mannequins and sales floor mannequins
- Modeled for social media posts and website photos
Involvement
Designer – The Fashion Show | Spring 2026
- My dress 'Elegance' designed in pattern-making walked in the fashion show 2026
Philanthropy Committee – The Fashion Show | Spring 2026
- Sewed hats and assisted with HugHats x Letters of Love
- Sewed seatbelt covers for chemo patients out of scrap fabric
- Planned and organized campus activities and events
Committee Member – TREND Magazine | 2023–2025
- Worked on three different fashion committees for issue 35 & 36 including: runway, ready-to-wear, and story styling
- Creating mood boards and collaborating creative concepts
- Photo shoot prep and planning along with shoot day assistance
- Assisted with selection of models and styling each selected model
Contact
- 641-629-0910
- tatumclairtierney@gmail.com
- LinkedIn @tatumtierney
- Ames, IA
Strengths
- Attention to detail
- Garment Construction
- Creative Vision
- Professional Development
- Styling
- Fashion Illustrations
- Communication
- Technical Design
- Trend Forecasting
- Sense of Color
- Organization
Software
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Backbone PLM
- FirstUp – Communications Software
- Paradox AI – Recruiting Software
- Microsoft Software
Education
Iowa State University
- Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and Design
- Creative & Technical Design emphasis
- 2023–2027
Sotheby's Institute of Art, Pre-College
- Art History Certificate | 2022