About me

As a Fashion Accessories and Stationery/Gifting Designer, I am proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Also, I am experienced in Product Design (for children's toys/newborn plush).
Diversity, flexibility and my eye for Trends are my strengths. My passion for Design and Illustration makes me own the projects that I am involved in, yet I am always willing and keen to learn more and contribute to the success of the company I am with.

Skills:
Degree in Fashion- BA Hons- 2:1.
- With over 5 Years Design experience, 4 as a Fashion Accessories Designer, designing Bags and SLG's.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop including CAD.
- Interpreting design briefs and trend packs from customers.
- Creating sample orders for the factories with new Design specifications and fabrications.
- Creating Sourcing/Tech packs for factories with any hardware or materials we feel are key for the upcoming season.
- Experienced liaising with Licensors and Factories.
- Approving and Amending paper patterns to ensure factory achieve the quality and look that client requires.
- Producing detailed hand drawn sketches and patterns for Handbags and small leather goods.
- Researching new shapes, trims and hardware, considering commerciality and being competitor aware.
- Experienced creating mood boards with colour palettes.
- Some experience designing Jewellery and Hardware.
- Excellent communication skills.
- High level of creativity.
- Responsibility, commitment and Flexibility.
- Quick learner and self-motivating.

Design Types:
Fashion Accessories Design, Illustration, Packaging Design, Product Designer, Greetings and Stationery Design

Sector Experience:
Travelled to Hong Kong and Mainland China for Sourcing Materials/ Trims and Hardware.
Visiting Trade Shows including Pure London, Premiere Vision Paris, Lineapelle and Baby Show.