About me
Desire a surface design or buying role within a forward thinking, creative organization where I am able to put my imagination and research skills and to work to produce exceptional quality, on trend designs that will not only sell but inspire.
Skills
Proficient in the use of Adobe Photoshop from CS2-CS5 and experience with Adobe Illustrator., Growing experience in Corel Painter12 and own a personal copy., Proficient in the use of PC and MAC computers and on all Microsoft office software including word and powerpoint., Excellent hand drawing skills and digital drawing skills using a tablet., Skills within textiles include: Silk screen printing, fabric dying, digital printing, use of heat press flocks, foils and devore, embossing, embroidery and embellishment all to a very high standard., Excellent research skills into trends and fashion forecasts., Experience in sourcing fabrics., Experience in pattern cutting and garment making., Currently hold a full clean UK drivers licence and own my own car.
Awards
QUALIFICATIONS, First Class Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Textiles Design, Art and design Foundation Diploma. Passed with distinction, 3 AS Levels in Art and Design, Psychology and Physics., 2 A Levels in Art and Design and Psychology., 9 GCSE Grades A-C including A’s in English and Science and B in mathematics., AWARDS, Winner of the Dyers and Bonnet makers Textiles colour award (2011), Nominee and finalist for the Textprint textiles design award (2011), Nominee for the Dave Band textiles design award (2011), Nominee for the Zandra Rhodes Fashion Textiles Award at London Fashion Week (2011), Winner of the Tigerprint Card Design competition (2009)