About me
I am a hardworking, creative, motivated, versatile accessory and handbag designer with luxury & premium high street experience. I very much enjoy the whole of the design process. In particular I enjoy the initial visual research for a collection. I have a strong sense of colour, trend research and knowledge of raw materials and construction techniques. I am a advanced user of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft. I have worked with European (Italian/Portuguese), Far East (China, South Korea and India) and UK based factories on everything from bags, belts, soft accessories, SLGs, jewellery, beach shop. Pyjamas, Xmas gifting etc
Work history
Accessories DesignerJigsaw
London, United KingdomFull Time
- Creating a new cohesive handwriting from SS16 for bags
- Create seasonal concept boards
- Lead the trend direction for accessories areas
- Sole Accessories Designer at Jigsaw
- Responsible for all the design of bags, SLGs, jewellery, soft accessories, knitted accessories, belts, beachwear
- Predominately womenswear accessories, with a little menswear & kidswear accessories design
- Working on hardware & leather developments for bags & SLGs
- Working with European (Italy & Portgual), Far East and African factories and suppliers from concept through to gold seal
- Working closely with buyers and production team to ensure we meet quality and cost targets
- Creating & finding interesting collaborations for the brand, for SS16 we are collaborating with
http://www.thebasketroom.com/
- Travel for development and sourcing
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Freelance DesignerBelstaff Ltd
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Freelancing for a range of luxury companies mainly start ups. Preparing initial research packs, designing accessories and bags to brief and creating tech packs. Dealing with European & Far East factories. Companies include Belstaff, Tabitha Simmons, Okun, Stow London, Ottoline London and Generation Generous.
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Skills
- Design
- Fashion Trends
- Abobe Creative Suite
- Sourcing Materials
- Colour Analysis
- Construction
- Leather Work
Education
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BA (Hons) Fashion DesignNorthumbria Unversity
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
1st Class BA Hons