About me
I have over 22 years of commercial experience in Fashion Graphic Design.
I understand how a design should be created for screen print separations and finishing processes, sublimation designs for placement and all over prints. I am able to interpret customer briefs with a creative output and keep to tight deadlines.
I have a strong creative skill, including ideas, typography, layout, colour, computer design skills and an understanding of marketing and costs.
I feel that I am well qualified to make an effective and useful contribution to any organisations and I'm enthusiastic about the chance to participate in a meaningful role which will be challenging and rewarding.
Specialties: I also have knowledge of embroidery packages and know how to design and make a an embroidery.
I able to research trends and put together graphic garment ranges using Adobe Cs4, Illustrator and Photoshop, and hand drawn visuals.
I have a variety of experience in Design, ranging from producing graphics for License and Non License, embroidery, embellishments for Men's, Ladies, Girls, Boys and Toddlers Wear, Baby Wear, which also includes Day and Night wear, Under wear and Knitwear.
OTHER SKILLS
o Respond to trade points and manager requests
o Following through designs from initial concept, including fabric development right through to sampling.
o Able to work to and understand the importance of a critical path
o Working at a fast pace and delivering to tight deadlines
o Managing own time effectively and able to organise time effectively to allow smooth transition from one department to another week on week
o Working closely with buying team, responding to and understanding their needs
The ability to create commercial hand drawn, watercolour artwork and produce delicate, quirky character illustrations and conversational prints.
Knowledge of Ethos Embroidery design, embellishment techniques and application.
Skills
Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photoshop, Typography