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Can anyone recommend a mentor with regard to give me advice on the above please

Maxine Bryan
Maxine Bryan
Textile/Surface Pattern Designer

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  • Maxine Bryan
    Maxine Bryan
    Textile/Surface Pattern Designer
    @Rob Wright
    Hi Rob

    Hope that you are well
    Had problems with my computer
    Did you managed to have a look at my CV
    look forward to hearing from you
    Maxine
  • Maxine Bryan
    Maxine Bryan
    Textile/Surface Pattern Designer

    Textile & Surface Designer
    Detail-oriented, and skilful professional with hands on experience crafting high quality, efficient, and trendsetting designs as per client’s needs and requirements.
    Areas of expertise include…
    PRINT
    TEXTILE
    TECHNICAL SKILLS
    · Digital Print
    · Textile Print
    · Furnishing & Fashion
    · Screen-Printing
    · Drawing & Colouring
    · Surface Textiles
    · Efficient Presentations
    · Paper Products.
    · Adobe Suite InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator
    · Market research & Analysis
    Professional Experience
    Anauel Refurbishment & Design Ltd– Freelance Textile Designer
    Nottingham 2018- Present
    Develop and complete innovative interior prints as per latest trends in co-operation with team members for domestic clients. Researched and documented trends and innovative ideas into storyboards with an aim to introduce new design concepts. Conduct market research and trend analysis for home furnishing while providing support in managing limited edition projects efficiently
    Lobster Home Ware Ltd – Freelance Textile Designer
    London, 2015 – 2016
    Formulated high quality and efficient print designs for a fashionable Apron Company while executing assigned tasks within agreed timeframe. Researched and documented trends and innovative ideas into storyboards with an aim to introduce new design concepts.Communicated effectively with the clients to analyse needs and develop designs as per requirements. Crafted and delivered a wide range of drawings, artwork assortments, and design samples to the clients. Collaborated with clothing designers and marketing department on new ideas and mass market demands
    The Colour Union Ltd – Junior Textile Designer/Freelance Textile Designer
    London, 2007-2015
    Contributed in the design of interior prints as per latest trends in co-operation with team members for high profile retail outlets. Formulate and trade design collections to domestic and international companies/retailers. Contribute in establishing trade exhibitions for the Commonwealth Institute and Earls Court. Conduct market research and trend analysis for home furnishing and fashion while providing support in managing limited edition projects efficiently for clients, such as Liberty and Harrods.
    Cloth Ltd – Textile Designer
    London, 2003-2007
    Developed high quality key fashion designs for highly commercial retail companies, such as, Autograph and Marks & Spencer in collaboration with a small dynamic in-house design team. Researched and documented trends and innovative ideas into storyboards with an aim to introduce new design concepts. Ensured compliance with company’s standards and procedures as well as client’s requirements while formulating final designs.
    Additional experience as Freelance Textile Designer for Atom Designs and Westcotts Designs, as Textile/Fashion Designer for Kuga boutique.
    Education / Training
    Bachelor of Arts in Textile Print
    University of the Arts Central St Martins – London
    Higher National Diploma in Textile/Fashion Print Design and Technology
    Somerset University of Art and Technology – Taunton, Somerset
    Technical Proficiencies
    SOFTWARE:
    Adobe software - Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign,
    Microsoft Office programs - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

    My folio work is found on
    www.maxinebryan.co.uk

    It has been a while since I've been in the industry so my freelance has been sporaic over a number of years and I am wanting a mentor to help me to revive my carreer in the textile print field.

    Look forward to hearing from you

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