A highly experienced Jewellery Designer with a track record of designing Jewellery and accessories for the UK High street. With knowledge of on brand styling and a keen eye for detail, I can tailor my product styling to meet your needs. I am efficient with time management and can work to a fast pace or any tight deadline.
Work history
Freelance Jewellery Designer
London, United KingdomFreelance
PBFA is a supplier of accessories and gifts to the U.K. High Street, Europe and the U.S.A. Providing both Soft and Hard Accessories and branded Giftware for some of the High streets leading names i.e. Boots.
• Devised product range for Pandora AW18-19 Campaign
• Build a range alongside Pandora's 9 seasonal themes
• Worked with Head of Design to create presentable lookbooks for product development
• Created full technical packs to be sent to the far east development teams
Jewellery Designer
- Manchester, United KingdomFull Time
Alongside their website, Jon Richard has concessions in over 140 Debenhams stores throughout the UK and trades in several countries across the Middle East. They provide Fashion, Costume and Fine Sterling Silver Jewellery to the High Street.
• Devised colour and product direction for seasonal trends on Fashion Brands - presented to CEO, Directors and Managers.
• Daily communication with overseas suppliers.
• Periodical travel for product development and inspiration.
• CAD and hand making of Jewellery, both in house and on site in Far East factories.
• Managed freelancers and Design Team in absence of Design Manager on Maternity leave.
• Built ranges and collections alongside buying teams.
• Presented regular trend updates and ensured timely responses to fast fashion trends.
• Worked across fashion, costume and Sterling Silver brands – including; Butterfly by Matthew Williamson, J by Jasper Conran, Betty Jackson Black, Principles by Ben De Lisi, & Lipsy.
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Skills
- Adobe Phtoshop
- Adobe Illustrater
- Microsoft Office
- Analysing Trends
- Trend Forcasting
- Technical Specification
- Manufacturing Knowledge
- Factory Knowledge
- Factory Liaison
- Efficent
Education
BA (Hons) Applied Arts for Enterprise
- United Kingdom, Middlesbrough
Top up year to obtain a 1st Class Honours degree.
Specialised in Ceramics, Textiles and Jewellery making.
Foundation Degree in Fine Art
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Foundation degree in Fine Art Practice.