About me

Menswear Graphic Designer

Extremely creative & well developed graphic & fashion design professional. With extensive experience in orchestrating all aspects of Menswear & briefly Boyswear clothing design, while demonstrating attuned attention to detail & inventive qualities. With astute knowledge of graphic design, focusing mainly on Menswear jersey, over my career producing numerous ranges for many high street brands.

Actively pursuing Menswear/Boyswear graphic/fashion design briefs, in a creative & professional environment that will effectively utilize acquired artistic/commercial skills & abilities, while demonstrating over 5 years of experience in the industry.

Skills

Areas of expertise & Personal Attributes, Menswear & Boyswear., Illustrator & Photoshop 2,3,4 & 5, Graphics; placement prints & all over prints., Woven patches/badges, embroideries, tabs., Embellishments., Print & dye techniques., Swing-tags, labels & packaging., Shapes., Tech-pack & specifications, factory negotiation & fit comments., Trend research & presentation boards., Buying trips.

Sector Experience

Apr 08-May 11 - Menswear Graphic Designer - Whispering Smith Ltd - Manchester., Designed Graphics for Jersey wear, in my own accounts;, Matalan, HMV, TK Maxx, M&Co, Blue Inc, New Look, Joe Browns, Soul Cal, Republic & stock., Worked with licensed brand VOX, building their first jersey range., Designs sold world-wide mainly; U.K, Europe, America., Meetings with Buyers & Factory Suppliers., Regular Shopping trips / Exhibitions & shows / Factory Trips to; New York, Florence, Bangladesh etc, Meetings with Buyers & Factory Suppliers., June 07-Mar 08 - Senior Menswear Assistant (promoted from) Junior - Portfolio - Lancs., - Senior Menswear Assistant role (promotion);, Graphics (placement & all-over prints) for Senior Menswear designer to use in, Jersey & knitwear ranges, for the following brands:, Burtons, River Island & previous mentioned above., Tech-packs & specifications., Print and dye techniques., Buying Trips.

Awards

(Sept 01-June 04) -, Fashion & Textiles B.A Hons Degree, Liverpool John Moores University., 2-1 Award., (98-01) -, Foundation Art, A-Level Art/Graphics & A-Level Textiles, Priestley College, Warrington., Merit, B, B, (93-98) -, G.C.S.Es, St. Gregorys R.C High School, Warrington., 9 graded A-C