Projects
- Music Among Other Things Podcast- Artworker/DesignerI have been collaborating with podcast Music Among Other Things to create all their artwork and visuals for their podcast artwork, Instagram and Twitter pages. I created the font and use it to write the title pages for each episode. Where there are special guests I have also handrawn and digitized illustrations.
Work history
Product DeveloperLiberty
London, United KingdomFull Time
Working on Quilting Fabric
Developing products, pre-cuts and kits for the quilting fabrics
- Working with the design team to plan the upcoming collections
- Revitalising the branding and packaging with the marketing team
- Working with creative specialists in the field to commission patterns and products - Sourcing suppliers for different products for global distributors
Product Development CoordinatorSass & Belle
- London, United KingdomFull Time
- Sass and Belle (Home and Giftware)- Product Developer April 2021 - January 2023
Focused products: Home textiles, homewares, stationery , accessories/gifts, Christmas decorations
- Managing the team by onboarding new recruits and training them in the PD process at Sass and Belle - Conducting trend research and comp shops to gain inspiration for new product ideas and to build new seasons ranges. Attending trade shows.
- Setting the pricing structure for items and ensuring older items fall in line to hit the right price points for our customers
- Sourcing new suppliers to add new items and techniques to our product offering
Sass and Belle (Home and Giftware)Product Developer Coordinator September 2018- April 2021
- Creating all elements of product set up, liaising with the merchandisers, designers and suppliers to produce the final outcome
- Comp shopping and trend research. Online and high street comp shopping to plan upcoming seasons
- Managing all supplier purchase orders
- Ensuring quality assurance by gathering factory audits etc. for approval by the compliance team accessories (keyrings, makeup bags, tote bags, backpacks, lunchbags,) felt and wooden Christmas decorations.
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Skills
- Design
- Communicating Ideas
- Research
- Supplier Negotiations
- Ideation
- Competitor Research
- Social Engagement
- Enthusiastic Creative
Education
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BA(Hons) HistoryUniversity of Sussex
- Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom
Obtained a 2:1 BA (hons) History degree from the University of Sussex. Further information about my dissertation and modules studied can be provided if you contact me.