About me
A creative, enthusiastic and task-orientated individual who has a keen interest and passion for fashion and design. Possesses a strong awareness of colour and knowledge of catwalk trends. Interested in all creative endeavors and collaborations. Enjoys a design challenge and working with interesting people to create innovative solutions to problems. Able to work well on own initiative and demonstrate the highest levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Possesses a strong desire to perform effectively, even when operating under significant pressure.
Work history
Design Assistant & Brand Manager
• Brand development, design, sourcing, sales, marketing and production.
• Creation of original artwork, designing swimwear ranges and liaising with suppliers.
• Present in all buyer meetings, working with existing accounts such as ASOS and developing new accounts.
• Generation of flat drawings in Adobe Illustrator, production and measuring specs for the company’s factories in Tunisia.
• Hands-on experience in e-commerce, creation of a new Shopify store and maintenance of online retail platforms.
• Costing, sourcing & purchasing of fabric and accessories.
• Maintenance of sample libraries, ready for product reviews, trading updates etc.
• Assist with fit sessions, recording fit comments and actions communication.
• Visit textile showrooms to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics.
• Prepared merchandise and exhibited at Mode City Paris International, The Hammock Show Miami Swim Week, SCOOP International London Show and The MarediModa in Cannes
Print Design Assistant
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Worked closely alongside the fashion teams from mass-market high street. Worked with the design team to produce trend-setting commercial prints that are produced in Turkey and the Far East. Designs sold to brands such as Topshop, ASOS, Urban Outfitters, River Island, Next, Dorothy Perkins and Miss Selfridge.
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Skills
- Fashion
- Branding
- Print Design
- Design
- Fabric
- Excel
- Illustrator
- Office
- Photoshop
- Swimwear
Education
Sc(hons) BTextile Design and Design Management
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Awards
Adobe Illustrator CC Masterclass with ACA Exam
XChange Training