Work history
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Designer of Own BrandMARK
London, United KingdomPart Time
MARK is a luxury apparel brand, creating modern interpretations of the heirloom from sustainably sourced materials. Focused on personal narratives and how this is translated into self-expressive clothing, MARK thoughtfully crafts unique garments, utilising traditional and exploratory techniques to embrace authenticity and the imperfections of the hand.
+ Brand Research (primary and secondary) - historical, conceptual, inspiration - with trend, materials, techniques, colour, print & pattern, graphics
+ Creating Brand Identity - logo design, colour story, trims, art direction
+ Ethical Sourcing - manufacturing, materials, labels, hardware, packaging
+ Product Development - sketching, experimentation, pattern making and cutting, samples, prototypes, garment sizing, toile making
+ Market Research - industry USPs, best selling pieces, pricing structures, relevant stockists and stance on sustainability
+ Accounts and Costing - for future scaling
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Womenswear DesignerAritzia
- Vancouver, CanadaFull Time
+ Collaborating directly with the Senior Director and CEO creating the brand ‘Denim Forum’ - Aritzia‘s largest re-ordered brand in the company’s history
+ Lead denim design on Aritzia brands ‘Wilfred Free’ and ‘Sunday Best’
+ Comprehensive understanding of internal brand landscapes for creation of new aesthetics
+ Creative oversight of initial core collection and seasonal styles - illustrated with visual presentations of design boards
+ Technical lead in construction of all garments and design details - in charge of all technical packages and BOMs - CAD sketches, details, trims and packaging instructions, BOM etc.
+ Managed product development of all garments alongside designer duties
+ Sourcing and selecting sustainable and eco-conscious materials - specifically trims
+ Quality control management of all product - logging comments for internal and external use
+ Fittings - in charge of construction development and CAD updates for technical packages
+ Working closely with factories and suppliers to ensure all product information is communicated and that deliveries and deadlines are met
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Skills
- Apparel Design
- Trend Analysis
- Fashion Designer
- Creative Storytelling
- Luxury
- Denim
- Adaptable
- Curious
- Honest
- Creative
Awards
Young Designer Awards
Lead by an independent organisation based in East London. I won the opportunity to show my MA collection during NYFW.