Contact

soph.t.becker@gmail.com

About

I’m a lifelong creative with a professional background in industrial design and design innovation. I’m currently based in Vancouver, BC, as I continue my studies at the Wilson School of Design in Technical Apparel Design.

I’m particularly interested on improving women’s performance wear. The right gear can make all the difference in not only welcoming people into new activities, but helping them excel.

When I’m not in the studio you can find me running, snowboarding, cycling, or rooting for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Education

Technical Apparel Design
Post-Bacc, 2027 (anticipated)
Wilson School of Design, KPU
Vancouver, BC

Industrial Design
BFA, 2020
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Work Experience

Research & Design Assistant
RAD, Wilson School of Design
Oct. 2025 – Present
Vancouver, B.C.

Currently supporting ongoing Canadian Foundation for Innovation Grant application on personal protective equipment for women and diverse bodies by conducting a literature review and partnership outreach
Previously [10.25 - 7.26] assisted on research identifying perceptions of inclusive marketing in the climbing community. Conducted a literature review, interviewed climbers, and supported writing of findings.
Previously [10.25 - 4.26] assisted an exploratory project using garments to bridge the gap between embodied weather experiences and climate change. Conducting literature reviews, generating ideas, sketching, and prototyping apparel for final garment outputs.

Apparel Design & Development Intern OMORPHO
May 2026 – Aug. 2026
Portland, OR

Updated all tech packs for existing and upcoming products
Aided in ideation and iterations of new products such as walking vest, running products, and cap sleeved shirts
Supported upcoming season color planning
Provided design assistance for collaboration with Kizik shoes
Assisted during fittings & product testing

Digital Design & Fabrication Teacher
Asia Pacific International School
Aug. 2024 – Jun. 2025
Seoul, South Korea

Taught Sewing, Digital Design Explorations, and STEAM to middle and high school students.
Instructed students in the design process, Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and fabrication techniques from patternmaking to 3D printing.

Design Innovation Strategist
Orange Sparkle Ball
Aug. 2020 – Mar 2024
Remote

Led sustainable packaging initiatives with user research and material innovation for a major restaurant chain.
Applied surveys, interviews, and co-creation workshops to translate user insights into actionable design strategies for public research institutes, government agencies, startups, and private corporations.
Designed and facilitated teaching an innovation curriculum at Emory University. Coached cross-functional teams through the design process to develop ready-to-pilot ideas.

Lab Manager & Technician
RIT FabLab
Aug. 2018 – Apr. 2020
Rochester, NY

Served as liaison between faculty, students, and admin on 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC capabilities for the College of Arts and Design.

Awards & Honors

KPU Student Pitch Competition
First Place
2026

Leadership

Research Committee Student Representative, Wilson School of Design (2025-Present)
Industrial Design Society of America, RIT Chapter Executive Board (2016–2018)

Skills

Software: Illustrator, CLO3D, Photoshop, InDesign, SolidWorks, Fusion360, Rhino

Fabrication: Sketching, Industrial Sewing, Patternmaking, Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, CNC Milling

SOPHIE BECKER