Work history
Knitwear Designer
›Solely responsible for design and development of knitwear collection from initial research through to final samples
› Researching concept, trends and customer needs considering gauge, colour, design details and yarn quality
› Detailed technical specs and sketches, in order to provide clear direction to overseas factory for prototypes
› Sole representative within the U.K. including design, sales, marketing and responsible for increasing brand exposure
› Approaching and conducting sales meetings with buyers of boutiques and chain stores
› Travel to Far East for design meetings and to Europe for sales meetings
Junior Sweater Designer
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› Role of acting Junior Designer, working alongside one freelancer during maternity cover and restructuring
› Requested knitdowns for stitch & yarn, full scale layouts, embellishments, speci cation packs, preparing concept,
fabric and colour boards, fit comments, sketches, liasing with cross-functional partners, creating line sheets
› Assisted with the execution of seasonal collections, including concept, trend research, development and
design, considering fabrications and colours to maintain brand identity
› Additional research & design project for Cut & Sew/Jersey including sketches, fabric & trim development
Skills
- Fashion
- Marketing PR
- Fashion Business
- Adobe
- Marketing Strategy
- Marketing
- Budgeting
- Partnerships
- Event Branding
- Event Management
- Strategy
Education
Textile Design For Fashion With Business Studies
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