About me
I am a multi-product ladies/men’s and kids fashion designer. Currently I am working for a global supplier in our office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I hold a degree in Fashion: specializing in print. I have 5 years experience in the fashion industry.
Projects
- Graphic design - Mask ProjectDuring COVID-19 our company designed our own brand of masks. These were printed made and designed in house, we wanted to make sure they were antibacterial and antiviral so paired up using a Swiss technology Heiq. As a designer in fashion this was a different move for me however I enjoy exploring all options of design and give everything my all. I designed the company's packaging as well as the graphics for the printed masks. I took part in planning the photoshoot and assisted all online branding
- Tech Pack ExamplesAs is designer I know it's important to create well text packs that my suppliers and team can understand. Very technical tech packs are created on excel however as a close team at my current place of work we create basic tech packs that hold all information in a fun and creative way. A loungewear collection for our own brand was created AW21, we sold these designs to our clients for a winter end project.
- CADS - GeneralWorking for a supplier our clients turn around of fast fashion is 4 major projects a year. I work and design for some of the biggest brands in the UAE. Working along side our buyers and having a close relationship is important to know exactly what my client wants. In general I provide them with Cads weekly before major buying weeks. We hold meetings to discuss all designs and fabrics, graphics and prints.
- Energie Costume DesignThis project was freelance for an industry I'd not done a lot of work within; costume design. Something new and exciting. The client asked me to design a male and female stilt Walker costume based on the trendy Dior sailor. The client was very happy with the outcome of the designs for their event and I enjoyed being a part of it.
- Loungewear AW21 -FVCKCANCERI designed a full range collection for a Non profit organisation where all profits go to a Cancer charity ladies and menswear brand - FVCKCANCER. I was approached by the client directly and worked closely together to create he full collection based on their customer and their brands message. All graphics, prints and designs I drew by hand, and edited with Photoshop using cads to create the full outlook. This project has been one of my favourites in my time I the industry because working for such
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Work history
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Fashion DesignerDesign Pod Global
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFull Time
Multi-product ladies wear/ kids and menswear fashion designer for a supplier who delivers to our clients globally across the world.
Fashion Assistant /Visual MerchandiserRiver Island
- London, United KingdomFull Time
After graduating university I worked for river island in store as an assistant in sales as well as participating in the Vistula merchandising. This role introducted me to Menswear and kids where it became a clear insight that I wanted to work in a brand which creates for all.
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Skills
- Textiles
- Print Digital Design
- Print Design
- Textiles Methods/design/repeat/print
- Photoshop
- Hand Drawing
- Painting
- Creative Imaginatin
- Screen Print
- Sewing
Education
BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles: PrintUniversity for the Creative Arts
- Rochester, United Kingdom
I studied at the University for the Creative Arts, Rochester for three years where I have just graduated with a BA Honours Degree. I enjoyed the skills I have learned and experiences I gained while there. In my second year I worked with Eyefix, designing prints from a brief they assigned me. I went on an internship with Zandra Rhodes and Ann Carrington which gave me a good insight to working in the industry.