I am a creative and fashion conscious womenswear designer, recently graduated with a 1st class Honors degree in Fashion Design from Nottingham Trent University. I am looking for a job in fashion design to commence after my graduation in August. I am incredibly hard-working and dedicated to the industry and am excited to begin a career within so and show an employee what new directions and fresh creativity I can bring.
I am willing to learn as much as possible and push my skills to gain further knowledge into the fashion industry. I am highly organised and punctual. I enjoy working as part of a team, supporting and being supported by a creative group. My Strengths lie within my personal creativity, pattern cutting skills, eye for fabric and colour, and I am confident and experienced with illustration and Computer Aided Design.
Work history
Fashion Design Assistant
- New York, United StatesInternship
Winner of international competition designing a collection for Gap. Awarded with a 2 month paid placement at Gap 's head office in New York City as part of the womenswear design team. Edited CAD drawings and worked with company data software. Sat in on meetings and learnt how a global corporate company works. Designed print and embroidery and created optional print placements ect.
Skills
- Fashion Design
- CAD
- Fashion Illustartion
- Fashion Design/patternmaking/construction
- Screen Print
Education
BA (Hons) Fashion Design
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Received a first class honors degree (92%) - showing my dedication and hard working ethic to the course and industry. Created a 6 outfit graduate collection, and final major project portfolio, sketchbooks showing creative processes and journey, 2 Competition entries (portfolios and sketchbooks), Dissertation and market level research files.
Awards
Shortlisted for the Graduate fashion Week, ASOS portfolio awardASOS
Gap Competition Winner
Entered international competition, designing a range of looks for Gap with follow up portfolio and sketchbook to show creative process. Won the competition and was awarded with a 2 month paid placement at Gap.inc head office in NYC as womenwear design assistant.