Work history
Assistant DesignerOasis Fashions
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Designing a range of accessories based around monthly design packages and seasonal core ranges including accessories for occasion, loungewear and holiday shop
- responsible for designing all forms of footwear which include - heels, flats, sandals, trainers and boots.
- other areas of experience include soft accessories/warm handle- scarves, hats and gloves, gifting including washbags, keyrings and bag charms.
- designing styles for Oasis collaborations
• Designing monthly collections using Adobe creative suite (e.g. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator) to create range plans.
• Designing and altering print artwork
• Designing styles for press and look book shoots.
• Liaising and working closely with the buying team to design and produce product which is suitable for the Oasis customer
• Maintaining communication levels between designers, buying and garment technologists
• Attening weekly fit sessions for all product.
• General administration using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suites.
• Collating seasonal trend research by completing shop comps and looking at seasonal catwalk shows.
• Ensuring all key critical path dates are met through prioritisation of administration and escalating delays when necessary.
• Working with other departments to produce inspiration boards for range packages.
• Attending selections for monthly design packages for accessories.
• Daily contact on development of ranges with international and UK suppliers.
• Attending supplier meetings for footwear, soft accessories and gifting.
• Attending company weekly sales.
Design AssistantOasis Fashions
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Designing a range of accessories based around monthly design packages and seasonal core ranges including accessories for occasion, loungewear and holiday shop
- all footwear - heels, flats, sandals, trainers and boots.
- all soft accessories/warm handle- scarves, hats and gloves.
- gifting including washbags, keyrings and bag charms.
- other categories involved in include socks, slippers, sunglasses and umbrellas.
- designing styles for Oasis collaborations (e.g. the Fitzwilliam Museum and Natural History Museum)
• Designing monthly collections using Adobe creative suite (e.g. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator) to create range plans.
• Designing and altering all print artwork for the accessories department including creating placements and all over repeats
• Designing styles for press and look book shoots.
• Liaising and working closely with the buying team to design and produce product which is suitable for the Oasis customer
• Maintaining communication levels between designers, buying and garment technologists
• Attening weekly fit sessions for all product.
• General administration using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suites.
• Assisting my manager when needed with hand bag development including print artwork and covering the department when necessary.
• Collating seasonal trend research by completing shop comps and looking at seasonal catwalk shows.
• Ensuring all key critical path dates are met through prioritisation of administration and escalating delays when necessary.
• Working with other departments to produce inspiration boards for range packages.
• Attending selections for monthly design packages for accessories.
• Daily contact on development of ranges with international and UK suppliers.
• Attending supplier meetings for footwear, soft accessories and gifting.
• Attending company weekly sales.
• Working independently weekly and as part of a team by providing support to my manager.
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Skills
- Adobe Create Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Art
- Textiles Design
- Footwear Design
Education
BA Fashion DesignDe Montfort University
- Leicester, United Kingdom
Grade Attained - 2:1
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Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignKingston College
- London, United Kingdom
Grade Attained - Distinction