Work history
Office Manager
Managing enquires & collating costumes to fit briefs, interperating styles & researching uniform era specifications. Processing invoices, sales and quotations, bank reconciliation and everyday office finances, payroll, staff rota, meeting and greeting clients, updating website and marketing updates on social media. Working to deadlines and supplying daily & weekly reports to the director.
Illustrator
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This is also my present job but it didn't give me that option!
• I run my own business designing and producing various products, including ceramics, textiles & posters.
• I also work commission based for a mix of retail & manufacturing clients on large and small scales.
• Role includes: Understanding of design trends & colour; commercially aware; working to clients specifications, working to tight deadlines; coordinating multiple areas to ensure smooth delivery of products; working with manufacturers & liaising with suppliers.
• I have sole responsible for marketing through social media & selling my products (direct, via trade shows and online).
Skills
- Print Design
- Illustrator
- Office
- Photoshop
- Word
Education
Decorative Arts
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I gained a 2:1 in Decorative Arts which is an applied arts degree, it teaches you to work in my disciplines, I specialised in screen printing.
Foundation
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I gained a foundation level in art and design