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Jessica Hammond

Jessica Hammond

Technical Product Developer and Garment TechnologistBexley, United Kingdom
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Jessica Hammond

Jessica Hammond

Technical Product Developer and Garment TechnologistBexley, United Kingdom
Professions
  • Fashion Designer
LevelSenior
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Projects
  • Freelance Work
    Freelance WorkSmall sample of work completed since starting freelancing May 2016. Swmwear and nightwear examples. Work on these projects include: Pattern Drafting Pattern Cutting Pattern Grading Sample Production Small Run Production Technical Fit Support Due to confidentiality with my clients and as a lot of pieces have not come out onto the market, I am unable to post any technical details regarding the collections I have worked with, But here are some of the pieces that you can see final results from sa
  • Soft Paris - Spring Summer 2016
    Soft Paris - Spring Summer 2016Spring Summer Collection for Soft Paris. New lingerie and Accessories designed, developed and technical specifications all completed by me. Some images from the cut outs and the lifestyle shoot included
  • Summer Catalogue
    Summer CatalogueSoft Paris Catalogue August 2015 Completed all Technical Aspects of this collection. Would have done design work also, however, due to only starting part way through the seasons development, I took over the product development after designs had been finalised.
  • 10 Year Celebration Collection
    10 Year Celebration Collection10 Year Celebration Collection for Lascivious Lingerie Collection Based on the 10 year celebration of Lascivious. Inspired by previous collections and seasons. Collaborations with: William Wilde, Atsuko Kudo and Fraulein Kink
  • AW14/15
    AW14/15AW14/15 collection at Lascivious Lingerie Inspiration taken from Insects and the earth. Sold Online and Wholesaled.
  • SS14 Lingerie
    SS14 LingerieSS14 Collection Completed at Lascivious. Inspired by 60's and 70's fashion. Sold online and wholesaled
Work history
    Lingerie & Swimwear Garment Technologist
    Head of Product Development & Garment Technology
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    • Analyse seasonal sales to see what sells best for each collection, and designing around this. • Lead product development of lingerie and accessories for each season. • Design full range of lingerie to present to Creative Director, secure approval before moving onto sampling process. • Create in House samples to help in the design process, and transfer concepts over the China easily. • Grade pieces in house to make sure measurements are standardised within the collection with ability to fit a wide range of sizes (8-24) • Source new fabrics and trims as well as new suppliers • Create all measurement charts, technical Drawings and Specification Packs • Handle re-orders, including, negotiating costs, cross costing, closing costings and sale analysis. • Execute purchase orders for all items. • Liaise with contacts in China to sort out any production queries or problems that arise. • Utilize system to work out all procurements to see what items are selling well, what needs reordering and what isn't selling well and can be sold through. • Garnered knowledge in negotiations tactics.
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Skills
  • Fashion
  • CAD
  • Clothing Alteration
  • Design
  • Lingerie
  • Problem Solving
  • Production Management
  • Sewing
  • Technical Design
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • Word
  • Lingerie and Intimate Apparel Design Specialist
  • Lingerie Construction
  • Accesories
  • Product Development
Education
    Fashion and Contour Design
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    I studied the complete process from initial idea to pattern making through to construction of the finished product
    Art and Design: Fashion Route
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    Art diploma with a fashion route.
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