About me

I am fascinated by the advancements in digital fashion. My degree in Fashion and Technology has taught me vital skills and equipped me well for a digital fashion future. I have a keen interest in Lectra, Clo3d, Adobe Software, Specification Packages, Designing, Styling, Pattern Cutting and Manufacturing and have acquired skills in these areas. - Email - claire-jeffery@outlook.com Tel. - 07760882531 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/clairejdesign/

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Projects

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  Final Major Project - Swim with Joyce - SS/2020Vintage and contemporary elements have been merged together to create, ‘Swim with Joyce’ SS/2020 resort wear collection. Inspired by my grandmother; Joyce, and her beach photographs and slides. This has developed elegant, timeless, modest and smart silhouettes with soft, tactile layers. A range of loosely woven, textured, lightweight Cottons and Linens have been used, to keep the wearer cool and provide comfort, which is ideal for a resort wear collection. Mint Blue, Mango Orange, Banana, Vivid
• Thank you NHSThis was a Stradavarius competition to design a Spring capsule collection. As I completed this competition during Covid-19 pandemic I thought I would produce a collection to thank the NHS workers for their heroics and bravery during this time.
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  Stop the MeltdownThis was a KOI footwear competition. I designed a trainer based on climate change and the ice caps melting. I want people to become more aware of the issue. The final designed trainer is bold and makes a statement.

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Work history

Waitress and HospitalityHost
Jun 2019 - Feb 2020Guildford, United KingdomPart Time
I’m currently working for Host. I go to events such as Royal Ascot and Henley Regatta to be a bar & plate waitress. This has increased my customer service and self-presentation experience.
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Production InternMaria Grachvogel
Mar 2019 - May 2019London, United KingdomInternship
I was a production intern at Maria Grachvogel for three months. From this I have gained real work experience within the luxury designer market.

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Skills

• Organisation
• Punctual
• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Enthusiastic
• CAD Lectra
• Fashion Technology
• CAD Design
• Sewing
• Manufacturing
• Technical Drawing
• Leadership

Education

Fashion Design and TechnologyArts University Bournemouth
Sep 2017Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Im in my final year of studying, Fashion Design and Technology at Arts University Bournemouth. I was supposed to graduate this year, (2020) but due to the current pandemic this has been postponed. I have been improving my skills in: Lectra Pattern Cutting, Clo3d, Creating Technical Packages, Manufacturing and Designing. As well as this I am organised, hardworking and have developed my confidence skills.
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9 GCSE B-C & 3 ALevel A-CThe Beaconsfield School
Sep 2010 - Jun 2017Beaconsfield, United Kingdom
During my time at the Beaconsfield school I achieved 9 GCSE's B-C grade. I Also achieved 3 Alevel's A-C including Art, Textiles and Business. During my 8 years at The Beaconsfield School I was a part of the Netball, Swimming and Rounders teams and took part in many school competitions. I also achieved my Bronze Duke of Edingburgh and completed an expedition to Morocco, to help the local community and trek through the Atlas Mountains.

Awards

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Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop 2018Adobe Certified Associate
I have completed the Adobe Certified Associate exam for Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop 2018.
BA Honours: Fashion Design and TechnologyArts University Bournemouth
I have graduated from Arts University Bournemouth with a 2:1 in Fashion Design and Technology.