Jamie Backshall
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Jamie Backshall

Menswear DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
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Jamie Backshall
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Jamie Backshall

Menswear DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Ambitious and driven Menswear Designer, recognised as a British Fashion Council MA Scholar and graduated with distinction from the prestigious MA Menswear programme at the University of Westminster. With a diverse background in the fashion industry, spanning both high street and luxury sectors, I have developed a refined skill set in designing and working on multi-product collections. My creative practice is defined by a relentless pursuit of innovation, exploration and continuing to question the rigid norms of masculinity within menswear while advocating for men's mental health awareness. Seeking freelance jobs along with brand consultancy.
Work history
    University for the Creative Arts logo
    University for the Creative Arts logo
    Fashion Technician & Design LecturerUniversity for the Creative Arts
    Epsom, United KingdomFull Time
    •Give technical support to students in Year 0 – Year 3, this includes paiern cujng and garment construction guidance. •Carry out technical demonstrations, such as 2nd year tailoring workshops on how to construct a 1/2 tailored jacket and 1st year workshops on how to construct a shirt in full. •Lead lectures on concept building through the enEre design process to outcome •Give 1-1 tutorials on student’s design projects, how to improve and develop further •Curate presentations and teaching materials for the students to refer to on topics such as research and concept building, design development/stand work, fabric exploration, design drawing including cad, and portfolio layout. •Awarded "Going the extra mile" award for 2021 academic year. •Taught all through covid, which involved creating Teams meetings with students and staff. Doing hand sewing demonstrations as well presenting new briefs and giving 1-1 tutorials online.
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    Freelance Menswear DesignerTopman
     - London, United KingdomFreelance
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Skills
  • Design Development
  • Hand Sketching
  • Adobe Software
  • Multi-tasking
  • Design Research
  • Garment Construction
  • Pattern Cutting
  • Draping
  • Technical Drawing
  • Technical Specification
Education
    University of Westminster logo
    University of Westminster logo
    MA MenswearUniversity of Westminster
     - London, United Kingdom
    Masters Degree in Menswear Design
    University for the Creative Arts logo
    University for the Creative Arts logo
    (BA) HonsUniversity for the Creative Arts
     - Epsom, United Kingdom
    BA Hons Fashion Design Course
Awards
    British Fashion Council logo
    British Fashion Council logo
    MA ScholarshipBritish Fashion Council
    I was awarded and MA scholarship for the academic year 2023/24.