An experienced textile designer who has specialised in homewares and children's clothing for 10 years. I have a keen eye for trends and a massive love of pattern and colour. I would describe my illustration style as playful and naive, whilst also having the ability to create very detailed works in all kinds of mediums.
I am a 2008 graduated of RMIT University's BA in Textile Design but originally from Australia and now living in Brighton UK. Please feel free to get in touch via my contact page if you wish to chat about any creative opportunities, especially if it's to do with ethical and sustainable living.
Work history
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Production ManagerBella and Frank
Brighton, United KingdomFull Time
• Trend research
• Product and style development
• Mood/Theme/Trend board creation
• Garment CAD illustrations
• Creating, updating and maintaining tech packs and spec sheets
• Creating textile repeats and print ready artwork
• Pantone colour management
• Planning and organising production schedules
• Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with clients and managers
• Selecting, ordering and purchasing materials
• Liaising with buyers, marketing and sales staff
• Sourcing manufacturers and suppliers
• Order management and liaising with logistics and warehousing
• Ensuring ethical manufacturing processes
• Determining quality control standards
• Overseeing production processes
• Organising and booking of travel to Portugal, Paris and Florence for trade shows
• Travel within the UK and Europe for manufacturing and design meetings
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Textile Design - Self EmployedErinn Louise Textiles
Melbourne, AustraliaFreelance
• Freelance textile design
• Freelance graphic design
• Fashion business manager
• Product and range development
• Sourcing of organic cotton and local labour
• Colour and trend analysis and forecasting
• Social media content creation and management
• Sales and communication for wholesale
• Web store management
• Picking and packing for web orders
• Market attendance and merchandising
• Pop up store collaborator
• Financial management
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Skills
- Print Design
- Weaving
- Knitting
- Fashion Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Textile Design
- Screen Printing
- Trend Forecasting
- Sustainability
Education
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BA Textile DesignRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology (R.M.I.T)
- Melbourne, Australia
Educated for a variety of professional roles in the fashion and textile sectors, including commercial practice, niche, design production, emerging markets and related disciplinary contexts. Degree recognised in the global design industry including fashion, industrial, interior, architecture, automotive, and visual arts practices.
Skills acquired during this qualification:
Textile designer
Print, materials, knitwear and product designer
Textile history
Colour and trend forecaster
Self-employed business management
Surface designer for interiors and fashion
Upholstery fabric, wallpaper, carpet and rug designer
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NTCEDarwin High School
- Darwin NT, Australia
Completed my Northern Territory Certificate of Education with a score of 88.9/100
Core subject included:
• English
• Maths
• Biology
• Photography
• Design