About me

I have recently graduated from Kingston University where I studied Fashion Design BA (Hons). Whilst at Kingston University I won a live design competition for GAP Inc, this resulted in a 10 week design placement at their headquarters in San Francisco. Here I joined their women's design team predominately designing women's tops. I am currently working as a freelance designer for Larch Rose design studio. This role involves designing women's wear that is sold to a well informed global customer base. To see some of my work online please visit my website on: */

Skills

- Broadened knowledge of historical and contemporary clothing and design trends., - In depth knowledge around garment production using industrial methods., - Print and surface pattern design using digital printing and fabric dying and manipulation., - Core skills in drawing illustrations and painting styles., - Research skills, from design specifications and techniques to the selection of appropriate fabrics and trimmings etc.- Capable in photography and photo editing., - Proficient in using computer aided design programmes such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator., - Pattern cutting and garment production skills., - Experience in producing specification packs for garment production., - Conscientious and meticulous approach to quality of work.- First rate organisational skills., - Knowledge and experience in operating within a large-scale high street brand.

Sector Experience

Freelance designer at Larch Rose Design Studios - July 2012 - Current, Larch Rose is a creative fashion and textile design studio. their collections are varied and ever changing to meet the needs of a well informed global customer base. My role there is freelance women's wear designer., London Graduate Fashion Week - June 2012, My final graduate collection and portfolio was recently selected to be shown at London Graduate Fashion Week 2012., GAP INC: Old Navy - July - September 2011, I took part in a 10 week paid internship at Gap Inc - Old Navy, in San Francisco designing women’s tops. This work placement was as a result of winning a live design competition in my second year at Kingston University. I joined the women’s wear design team. Here I was encouraged to be creative whilst working alongside the buyers and merchandisers.

Awards

Fashion Design BA (Hons) degree.