Hello, I am an experienced Womenswear Designer and Product Developer with a demonstrated history of curating large scale collections within the apparel and fashion industry for both luxury and high street brands. Over the past five years I have developed skills in design and product development, with a keen eye for detail as well as having the capability to time manage and stick to critical deadlines. I thrive within a creative team dynamic and have experience of managing others. I’m looking for an exciting new challenge within design.
I specialise in Softs, Wovens (including Denim), Jersey (including Technical) and Leather product and have worked in both luxury and high street brands/studios.
Work history
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Womenswear Designer(Various)
London, United KingdomFreelance
Specialising in Womenswear Softs, Wovens, Denim, Leather, Technical and Jersey.
I am currently open to new Freelance and Full-Time opportunities.
Junior Womenswear DesignerJigsaw
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Junior Womenswear Designer (Apr 2018 - Oct 2019)
Softs, Wovens, Denim and Leather
-Researching into both modern and vintage sources which can be interpreted to the distinct aesthetic of a brand.
-Designing deeply into ideas from initial research and moodboards to build and develop a cohesive collection.
-High level of attention to detail in all aspects from initial concept to designed and developed garments.
-Reacting to sales reports and customer feedback to design relevant, commercial and innovative ranges.
-Researching and sourcing fabrications, wash direction, trims and techniques for inspiration and production purposes.
-Extensive knowledge in a wide variety of fabrications.
-Designing, developing and engineering innovative fabrications and trims.
-Designing and developing complex print, embroidery and embellishment artworks and placements.
-Highly skilled in creating clear and detailed sketches and technical drawings..
-Creating technical packs for first prototypes and samples (I have expertise in construction/product development.)
-Developing new silhouettes through closely working with a pattern cutting team, to then overseeing fittings.
-Working closely with the in-house buying team to collaboratively build a range.
-Liaising and building relationships with national/international suppliers and mills (UK, Far East, India and Europe.)
-Experience in global travel for work; fabric fairs, supplier and factory visits and inspiration trips.
-Extensive knowledge in Adobe/ CAD packages and Microsoft Office (Excel.)
-Knowledge and experience in organising runway shows and photoshoots.
-Strong presentation skills (Experience in presenting to senior management/directors.)
-Experience in managing/developing others within the team, delegating and prioritising work.
Womenswear Design Assistant (Oct 2016 - April 2018)
Softs, Wovens and Jersey (including Activewear/Lounge)
Womenswear Design Intern (Oct 2015 - Oct 2016)
Womenswear All Departments
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Skills
- Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Hand Drawing
- Product Development
- Sewing
- Print Design
- Fabric Knowledge
- Embellishment Techniques
- Embroidery
Education
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Fashion Design Bachelor’s DegreeLeeds College of Art
- Leeds, United Kingdom
I graduated with a 1st Class Ba (Hons) in Fashion Design