Hello I’m Courtney

Originally from Atlanta, I earned my BFA in Fiber Arts with a Minor in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art and Design.

My journey in the fashion industry began in 2007 when I moved to Philadelphia for an internship with Free People, part of Urban Outfitters Inc. This experience quickly evolved into a full-time role, where I played an integral part in launching We The Free, a new brand focused on trend-driven apparel. As a design assistant, I helped shape the brand’s identity—developing graphics, color palettes, and trends for both wholesale and retail. By 2009, We The Free had successfully expanded to stores in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. During this time, my passion for print, pattern, and graphic design for lifestyle apparel took center stage.

In 2010, I joined Aritzia as an Applied Designer, becoming the company's first U.S.-based remote employee. With a temporary work visa, I worked closely with the Vancouver-based design team, contributing to labels such as TNA, Wilfred, and Talula. My role involved collaborating with apparel designers to develop seasonal prints and graphics, ensuring each design was production-ready and aligned with the brand’s vision.

Currently, I am freelancing with Wrangler’s Western Heritage Collection, where I design prints and patterns for Men’s, Women’s, and Youth lines. This partnership has been an incredible opportunity to merge my love for Western aesthetics with my expertise in textile design. My work focuses on intricate florals, paisleys, geometric prints, and, of course, stunning horse motifs. Keep an eye out for new designs dropping for Summer 2025!

As I continue this creative journey, I’m excited to take on new ventures, collaborations, and freelance projects. If you're looking for fresh, dynamic patterns or custom artwork for your brand, let's connect—I’d love to bring your vision to life!

Testimonials

Renée Graham - Creative Director and Founder at Kargo Packaging

Courtney is a talented textile designer. She is versatile and creative making her a pleasure to work with. Courtney can workin a fast paced environment, owning creative from concept tofinal product.

Vince Chan - Director, Design at Aritzia

Courtney is a talented artist, a quick learner and very professional. My experience with managing Courtney was through long distance. Even though she is not physically in the office she played an integral part in the team. Communication is key in a long distance work flow and Courtney always ensures that we are on the same page. Even though we were in different time zones, Courtney always puts in the extra hours to accommodate our deadlines. It was a pleasure to have managed Courtney and see her grow as a designer and an artist, I anticipate that her work will get better and better with time.

Ariel Farquhar - Creative director at Aritzia

It is my pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for Courtney Burroughs , I have had the opportunity to work with Courtney on numerous occasions. Courtney has an outstanding ability for design, color matching, and creative concept. On numerous occasions I have given projects to Courtney, and not only were they completed on a timeframe, but they were projects that had true depth and meaning, her designs were very inspirational among the design team. Courtney has a very unique ability to communicate her thoughts and ideas to subordinates, making her a very valuable member of our time.

Claire Ouchi - Lululemon Athletica - Senior Textile Designer + Colorist

I had the privilege of working with Courtney on the TNA Team while at Aritzia. She was a committed team member, both as an in-house and freelance contributor. Courtney communicated her ideas clearly and created inspiring artwork. I would definitelywork with Courtney again.

Contact

courtney@courtneyburroughs.com