An energetic and ambitious individual who is self-motivated and is not afraid of a challenge. Enthusiastic, with a real passion for Fashion, Style and the Visual Arts. Creative, with an excellent eye for visual detail and a healthy touch of OCD. Eager to learn new skills and further develop existing ones, with a particular proclivity for craftsmanship. Excellent ability to communicate in a manner appropriate to the audience in both written and verbal language. Adept at organising people and systems in order to achieve objectives as well as motivate others. Experienced at working under high pressure; as part of a team or independently; and meet strict deadlines.
Projects
- Movement & Restriction S/S18The starting point of this project was the notion of capturing movement through the use of long exposure photography, which inevitably led me to explore its polar opposite, restriction. I was particularly interested in restricting the body through bondage and straitjackets. I wanted my design to communicate, both a sense of limitation and comfort. I was interested in creating a garment that is both free-flowing and rigid. Cumbersome but light. The oversized pants suggest free movement and a comf
Work history
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Studio & Collections AssistantFyodor Golan
- London, United KingdomInternship
Along with maintaining the general upkeep and smooth running of the studio, Adam completed a variety of tasks, across sampling and production. Due to working on both disciplines, tasks were set by the Collections Manager and Production Manager respectively. His main tasks were as follows:
• General assistance in-studio activities related to collection development
• Fabric and trim sourcing, online and locally, and development
• Keep trim and fabric inventories up to date
• Compiling primary and secondary visual and contextual research for print and garment designs carefully following design briefs and feedback from designers
• Copying patterns by hand for the new season
• Pattern cutting/pattern grading for sales collection and production
• Preparing and cutting fabric for toiles and final samples - working with high quality and special development fabrics
• Machine sewing toiles and sampling garment details/finishes
• Hand finishing of garments with appropriate tools – hand sewing, poppers, buttons etc.
• Print and vinyl artwork realisation using Adobe Suite and Sign Cut Pro software – from design
development through to application onto garments using the heat press.
• 3D Design, modelling, building and rendering using speciality CAD software (Sketchup, Solidworks, Rhinoceros).
• Researching, communicating ideas and negotiating with a number of 3D printing studios both via email and in person.
• Making feedback notes and annotations on factory samples for, where and/if changes must be made.
• Costing garments for production and preparing tech packs
• Quality control of garments for production and packing/organising deliveries
• CAD - Technical drawings, and alterations of garment patterns - Illustrator
• Assisting designers during photo shoots – ensuring all garments are steamed and prepared as required and dressing models
• Editing and compiling lookbooks and digital presentations for each season
• Retouching and re-colouring images for lookbooks and range plans
Skills
- Pattern Cutting
- Fashion Design
- Garment Construction
- Sewing
- CAD Drawings
- Adobe Suite
- Machine Knitting
- 3D Design
- Photoshop
- Abobe Illustrator
Education
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BA (Hons) Fashion DesignNational College of Art and Design
Dublin, Ireland
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design - Fine ArtNorth-West Regional College
- Londonderry, United Kingdom
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