[PROFILE]
BA (Hons) Fashion/Textile Design graduate, with industry experience in fashion and apparel. During an internship with The Original Cult in Los Angeles, responsible for the design and production of a range of 12 garments for Spring 2010, she undertook all manual pattern cutting whilst supervising an intern as her assistant. The range was adopted and marketed by this prestigious international company.
Accomplished CAD skills include creation of repeat and placement print designs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, along with detailed working drawings and technical specs. With specialist knowledge of sewing and garment construction, fabric manipulation, knit and print finishes. Innovative and highly creative she employs a technical and methodical approach to her work.
[EDUCATION]
2008-12 BA (hons) Fashion/Textile Design - School of Creative Arts, University of the West of England, UK
[WORK EXPERIENCE with THE ORIGINAL CULT]
2009 Fashion Design Intern - The Original Cult, Los Angeles
Designed a Spring 2010 range of 12 garments, including Men's and Womenswear, for professional production and supervised an intern as my design assistant
[OTHER FASHION/DESIGN EXPERIENCE]
2012 Co-ordinator and Fashion Designer - FUZE 2012, Bristol
Successfully co-ordinated of a group of 22 UWE Fashion Design students for a large fashion event.
2011 Assistant Buyer/Designer - Blue Banana Ltd, Liskeard
2001-03 Fashion Retail Proprietor of Ninja Kitten, Bristol
Manager of a retail webstore and high street store in Bristol city center selling independent designer fashions, including American & European imported clothing, footwear and accessories assisted by ‘The Princes Trust’
1998-01 Studio Assistant - Liz Lewitt Ltd., Bristol
Handled administrative and design support to proprietor for apparel manufacture, fashion retail, events management and performance/model agency.
1996-01 Costume Designer & Performer - Freelance
Clients included Gatecrasher, Glastonbury festival, Notting Hill carnival and Kerrang! festival
[OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE]
2009-12 Graduate Complaints Handler - RBS Group
2009-12 Student Ambassador - University of the West of England
2008-09 Stock Replenisher & Sales Assistant - Marks & Spencer
2007-08 Financial Administrator/Sales Assistant - Topshop
2004-06 Projection Operator - IMAX
2003-04 Cinema Projectionist & Sound Technician - The Cube Cinema
[TECHNICAL SKILLS]
*References available upon request
BA (Hons) Fashion/Textile Design graduate, with industry experience in fashion and apparel. During an internship with The Original Cult in Los Angeles, responsible for the design and production of a range of 12 garments for Spring 2010, she undertook all manual pattern cutting whilst supervising an intern as her assistant. The range was adopted and marketed by this prestigious international company.
Accomplished CAD skills include creation of repeat and placement print designs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, along with detailed working drawings and technical specs. With specialist knowledge of sewing and garment construction, fabric manipulation, knit and print finishes. Innovative and highly creative she employs a technical and methodical approach to her work.
[EDUCATION]
2008-12 BA (hons) Fashion/Textile Design - School of Creative Arts, University of the West of England, UK
- Modules included: Self Directed Study in Fashion/Textiles, Drawing Development, Enterprise for Creative Practice, Contemporary Contexts, Pattern Cutting & Manufacture, Developing Practice in Fashion, Contextual Studies and Professional Practice
- Applied professional practice, technical knowledge and time management skills during an internship with The Original Cult in Los Angeles, attaining a first class pass
- Broad working knowledge of fabrics and garment construction methods through research and practical application in Self Directed Study modules for Fashion/Textile Design
[WORK EXPERIENCE with THE ORIGINAL CULT]
2009 Fashion Design Intern - The Original Cult, Los Angeles
Designed a Spring 2010 range of 12 garments, including Men's and Womenswear, for professional production and supervised an intern as my design assistant
- Briefed to design a line of 12 garments with multiple options
- Undertook all pattern cutting, supervising an intern as my Design Assistant and delegating tasks
- Provided clear instructions to members of sewing team to produce sample garments
- Conducted model fitting sessions, marking and recording necessary adjustments to garments
- Created clear and accurate technical production sheets, and corresponded with overseas factory for production of fabric strike-offs and custom trims
- Successfully time managed critical path and completed hand over with Design team
- Supported and assisted Head Designer at a Buyer presentation meeting with Hot Topic Inc.
- Designed a women's coat, which was purchased for global retail by Hot Topic Inc.
[OTHER FASHION/DESIGN EXPERIENCE]
2012 Co-ordinator and Fashion Designer - FUZE 2012, Bristol
Successfully co-ordinated of a group of 22 UWE Fashion Design students for a large fashion event.
- Informed and briefed the team during show meetings
- Facilitated model fittings, dress rehearsal, backstage/show access and get-out
- Communication and liaison between FUZE Fashion Director and team
- Design and creation to a given theme of an outfit for catwalk show
2011 Assistant Buyer/Designer - Blue Banana Ltd, Liskeard
- Accountable for new arm of business and selective purchasing for companies' e-commerce site and city centre stores
- Successfully introduced new ranges of clothing and accessories establishing accounts with vendors
- Handled stock allocation and purchasing whilst exercising range planning and budgeting
- CAD print design for own label products, and artwork prepped for overseas production
2001-03 Fashion Retail Proprietor of Ninja Kitten, Bristol
Manager of a retail webstore and high street store in Bristol city center selling independent designer fashions, including American & European imported clothing, footwear and accessories assisted by ‘The Princes Trust’
- Planned to schedule, maintaining critical path through seasonal buying cycle
- Established a strong customer base through customer service, marketing and brand identity
- Controlled stock levels through inventoried planning and management
- Visited bi-annual trade shows to view samples and place purchase orders ahead of seasons
- Undertook comparative shops to better competitor’s offers, and/or identify gaps in the market
1998-01 Studio Assistant - Liz Lewitt Ltd., Bristol
Handled administrative and design support to proprietor for apparel manufacture, fashion retail, events management and performance/model agency.
- Design and construction of fashion accessories
- Administrative support including website design/maintenance
- Handled events design, managing environments for a range of events including catwalk shows and club nights
- Generated ideas and solutions raising business profitability by improving services and products
1996-01 Costume Designer & Performer - Freelance
Clients included Gatecrasher, Glastonbury festival, Notting Hill carnival and Kerrang! festival
- Designing to theme, with consideration of movement integrated into designs
- Pattern cutting, and garment construction using experimental and improvised methods of construction and materials
[OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE]
2009-12 Graduate Complaints Handler - RBS Group
2009-12 Student Ambassador - University of the West of England
2008-09 Stock Replenisher & Sales Assistant - Marks & Spencer
2007-08 Financial Administrator/Sales Assistant - Topshop
2004-06 Projection Operator - IMAX
2003-04 Cinema Projectionist & Sound Technician - The Cube Cinema
[TECHNICAL SKILLS]
- Strong CAD design skills with confidence in Adobe CS5 (Illustrator/Photoshop/Bridge/InDesign/Acrobat) including repeat and placement print creation
- Technical pattern cutting ability with advanced skills, and an understanding of grading methods
- Extensive fabric and fabric performance knowledge across both knits and woven textiles
- Knowledge of fabric manipulation, knit, print and dyeing techniques
- Trained in garment construction and fit to professional standards
- Excellent time management with proven ability to manage own workload
- Good fashion forecasting ability; a proven aptitude for recognizing a broad range of forthcoming trends
- Administrative application for fashion with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Outlook), EPOS, Retail Pro, JShop and Cegid Business Retail (CBR)
*References available upon request
