Emma Hardy
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Emma Hardy

DesignerManchester, United Kingdom
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Emma Hardy
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Emma Hardy

DesignerManchester, United Kingdom
About me
I am a self-motivated, ambitious and approachable creative designer. I work hard at what I do, and always achieve the outstanding results with the abilities I possess.
Work history
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    DesignerLaltex Retail
    Manchester, United KingdomFull Time
    Laltex Group: RJM & KS Brands •Multi Product Designer & Artworker •Social Media Assistant for #Laltexretail RJM and KSB. Responsible for building and designing commercial clothing & accessories collections with an extensive product range 250+. Lead and solus designer of new company concepts with responsibility to expand the product ranges by correlating with all departments. Built a collection for the targeted younger market which successfully contributed to a more profitable and diverse customer base. Delivered additional and repeat contract work for the largest retail customers. Delivered numerous sales opportunities for repeat orders which provided additional growth and profitability. Developed ideas from concept by researching new trends from around Europe, using the number 1 forecasting websites and attending trade shows to create a multi- product collection. Created initial specifications through to production of initial samples using CAD. Put together working sketches and artwork packs suitable for factory development using Adobe. Communicated with factories on a daily basis and followed sample developments keeping track of progress with weekly team reviews to ensure deadlines were met. Launched collection and ensured cost effective targets and strategy were met, successfully delivered all KPI’s within specified time frames in line with business requirements. Social Media: Improved brand awareness in social media and digital responsibilities. Showcased the voice on social media creating weekly posts, responding and escalating as necessary on Instagram and LinkedIn staying engaged within the conversation. Created new social media strategies and key programming throughout the year. Built relationships to generate what’s new and behind the scenes to widen out our audience base.
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    Junior DesignerLaltex Retail
     - Manchester, United KingdomFull Time
    Responsible for building and designing commercial clothing collections with an extensive product range 100+. Built a collection for the agreed targeted market which contributed to a more profitable growth and opportunities. Created graphics and prints, created new artwork packs for Far East factories and was involved with lab dips and strike offs. Met deadlines for each season and met clients to work closely and effectively to agreed briefs.
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Skills
  • Technical Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Abobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Print
  • Trend Research
Education
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    Bachelor of Arts (BA) University of Huddersfield
     - Huddersfield, United Kingdom
    Fashion Design with Textile SW route
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    DistinctionRunshaw College
     - Leyland, United Kingdom