Work history
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Junior Womenswear Designer / Sampling Co-ordinatorGregory Ltd.
- Auckland, New ZealandFull Time
- Ensuring all BOM’s and notes are correct for the Ricochet and Gregory AW17 and SS17 line for hand off to the Production Manager; keeping to a critical path
- Researching current catwalk trends and offering visual proofs for the Senior Designers consideration
- Communicating new style developments with pattern makers
- Creating tech packs on just fashion and rendering technical drawings of new styles
- Co-ordinating all sampling styles for both brands
- Entering and updating technical information for all new fabrics and trims into the design system
- Sourcing and ordering fabrics and trims for sampling directly from local and off-shore (Australia, Japan) suppliers
- Promptly processing invoices for all fabrics and trims orders
- Creating sampling packs (tech packs, patterns, all trims, fusings, linings and fabrics) and communicating directly with local factory reps
- Communicating with factories on a daily basis regarding sampling follow up
- Completing costings and calculating RRP of each style for the Senior Designer to review
- Overseeing the outfit order, changes and care for each garment at the photoshoots for both brands
- Selecting, editing and resizing photoshoot images for website sales
- Rendering look books for printing on InDesign
- Creating order forms for Australian/NZ wholesale buyers
- Completing minor pattern adjustments or working with freelance pattern makers for changes needed prior to hand off
- Fitting and reviewing samples on self and other staff to determine trim suitability, addressing any fit or construction issues; solving and updating tech pack notes for hand off
- Carrying out wash tests and devising care label text specific to each style
- Drawing, fitting and measuring knitwear specs for off shore (China) sampling/production
- General maintenance of the design studio; keeping it tidy and keeping common lining, fusing and button options in stock
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Interior Designer/Architect ConsultantGodfrey Hirst NZ Limited
- Auckland, New ZealandFull Time
- Maintain contact with current and prospective nominated architects and designers to ensure their requirements are being met, promote the features of the GHNZ products,informing clients of new products, price movements, merchandising and marketing initiatives
- assist interior designer and architects to brief custom carpet designs (both woven and printed) for the design team in Australia by keeping abreast of trend and visual references whilst offering technical and achievability advice
- Travelled to Australian HQ (August 2016) to train with the textile designers on texel and photoshop
- In consultation with the architects or designers, prepare or assist with the preparation of specifications for large projects and structure pricing of products within prescribed guidelines
- flood photographs with custom designs using photoshop for visual reference and presentations
- Host clients throughout New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW16) as an elite sponsor; representing Godfrey Hirst in the apparel industry
- Assist with the development of new initiatives for the commercial market such as new products, new marketing techniques, new advertising campaigns and the dropping of unprofitable products
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Skills
- Fashion
- Adobe Illustrator/photoshop/indesign
- Illustration
- Marketing
- Fashion Design/patternmaking/construction
- Social Media
Education
(BA) Hons Fashion Design and MarketingLondon College of Fashion, UAL
- London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Fashion Design and Marketing degree, with final year specialised on Design (sportswear).
Awards
Outstanding Design (John Lewis University Group Project)John Lewis & Partners
- Produce a brand proposal for a John Lewis menswear collection, against 8 design teams of 3 designers - Ascertain key styles and design features for the collection as a team
- Manage workload by delegating styles to design
- Design and create samples using Scottish wool fabrics for delegated styles
- Present the design boards and samples as a team to John Lewis design directors