Leather accessories designer with 8 years of experience in designing and making bags and small leather goods. Work experience includes Phoebe Philo, Tous, Harrods, Accessory Think Tank, ALEXANDRA KLIMEK, Simpson London, Anya Hindmarch, Alexander McQueen and Mulberry. Educated in London, First Class (Hons) BA degree in Cordwainers Fashion Accessories: Product Design and Development at The University of Arts London. Previously gained education in Warsaw, Fashion Design course at International Costume and Fashion Design School and Industrial Design at The University of Jan Kochanowski. Winner of Best Handbag in Overall Style and Design category at The Independent Handbag Designer Awards 2020. Won the Leathersellers’ Designer of the Year Award 2016, for the BA graduation collection. Nominated for Jimmy Choo 2016 Dato Awards and gained the title of a finalist in the Tommy Hilfiger x LCF Industry Project in March 2014. https://www.instagram.com/alexandra_klimek/
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- Supporting all students in the accessories making workshops - Pattern cutting assistance - Helping with the use of sewing machines & associated equipment
- Working with US based brands - Design and development of bags and small leather goods; range building - Design and development of leather textile techniques - Inspiration research / creating moodboards - Extensive CAD/tech packs (Photoshop/Illustrator/free hand drawing) - Analysing North American and European accessories markets and customer behaviours - Design development client consultations
- Developing patterns, sampling and producing luxury leather products - Critical path and sample management - Operating machinery required for leather good production, such as : stitching machines(flatbed, post machine, cylinder arm), splitting machine, skiving machine, edge coating machine
- Undertaking leather production activities as instructed by team leader - Operating machinery required for leather good production, such as : stitching machines(flatbed, post machine, cylinder arm), splitting machine, skiving machine, edge coating machine - Leather goods construction and making,pattern cutting, hand stitching
- Lecturer in handbag and accessories making short course - Managing the programme structure
- Supporting the Design Director by CAD technical drawings and researching inspiration - Liaising with suppliers and factories in Europe and China - Being in charge of various surface application projects (creating artwork for high quality print, laser cut and alta frequenza moulds etc.) - Design and development of bags and small leather goods - Design and development of leather textile techniques for shoes - Designing hardware and 3D objects - Pattern cutting and prototypes making