Emily West
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Emily West

Studio AssistantLondon, United Kingdom
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Emily West
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Emily West

Studio AssistantLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I am an ambitious and pragmatic designer, capable of producing strong, wearable realisations of designs. I am a loyal worker, able to work well under pressure and can work well both independently and as a part of a team, working towards a shared creative goal; I am never afraid to challenge myself. I pride myself on my reliability at meeting strict deadlines and delivering them to a high standard. I always bring an enthusiastic attitude to the task at hand and I’m passionate about my work and the company in which I am employed.
Work history
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    Studio AssistantKindare by Kinder Aggugini
    London W2, UKFull Time
     Strong understanding of construction: assist with multi-product pattern cutting. Ultimately responsible for pattern checks prior to grading (some grading experience also). Excellent attention to detail when designing due to manufacturing in house (I also cut and assist with manufacture of garments in house alongside garment technologist/ machinist).  Assist in toile fittings and organise technical changes (patterns, sample and product) thereafter. Also assist with customer service and fittings.  Responsible for scheduling and aiding in assessment of critical path for multi-product manufacture.
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    Seamstress/ Alterations ManagerRobert Fuller
     - Banstead, United KingdomFull Time
     Responsible for tailoring/ alterations in busy menswear store with immediate turnaround.  Good time management and great communication efficiently and effectively under pressure.
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Skills
  • CAD Drawings
  • Abobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Critical Path
  • Design
  • Organised
  • Pattern Cutting
  • Garment Fitting
  • Garment Construction
  • Customer Facing
Education
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    Fashion DesignBirmingham CIty Univeristy
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Achieved 2:1
Awards
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    BBC Young Tailor of the Year Top 25BBC
    Televised Competition, placed 21st.