Experienced Womenswear Designer with a Bachelor's and a Master's in Fashion Design, and 9 years industry experience. My skills range from creative to technical for a well-rounded approach to design. I am looking for permanent design/pattern cutting roles within the luxury sector.
Design development and pattern cutting for the likes of Karen Millen, Monsoon, Oh Polly, Vivienne Westwood, Jhon Pierre and House of CB.
In charge of developing a collection of highly versatile and multifunctional dresses and soft tailoring. My most challenging and rewarding role to date, this position has allowed me to have full creative control over the direction of the collection, while also pushing me to think in a much more technical way when developing the designs, to ensure the element of versatility is functional. I was involved in all aspects of building the collection, from initial sketches to souring factories for production abroad. Responsibilities design development •trend research •fabric & trim sourcing •toiling & garment construction •liaising with pattern cutters & machinists •supplier meetings •specsheets •liaising with overseas factories •overseas sourcing trips e.g. Premiere Vision Paris •overseas trips to source factories for production
Assisting the Senior Designer is building ranges of tailoring, outerwear, dresses and softs for clients such as Primark, Matalan, Peacocks and Lipsy. Responsibilities design development from client briefs •fabric & trim sourcing •liaising with pattern cutters & machinists •client meetings •specsheets •trend research & comp shopping •print design
Preparing fabrics and trims to be sent to factories for recuts in a timely manner. Responsibilities measuring samples •quality control •preparing fabrics & trims to send to factories •liaising with different departments & factories •excellent time management •admin duties
Assisting the Head of Design in developing bespoke uniforms for clients such as The Ned London, Four Seasons Hotels etc. Responsibilities design development •digital pattern cutting •toiling & garment construction •fashion illustration •specsheets •client presentations •admin duties •quality control
Assisting the Creative Director with developing the AW15 and SS16 collections from a creative and technical standpoint. I was also in charge of managing the studio and the interns. I was also given the opportunity to assist backstage and London Fashion Week for both collections. Responsibilities design development •fashion illustration •creative pattern cutting •toiling & garment construction •specsheets •managing studio & interns •assisting at London Fashion Week
In charge of developing a collection of eveningwear gowns. Responsibilities •fashion illustration •specsheets •fabric sourcing