About me

As a Fashion Design graduate from Kingston University, London, I am currently looking for a new and challenging career opportunity to further progress myself professionally. I have a breadth of existing skills and experience, which I am keen to add to and develop.

By nature I am an organised and hardworking individual, I strive to ensure that every task I undertake is done to the best of my ability. I am an excellent communicator and enjoy working as part of a team, yet I am equally confident working independently. I have an enthusiastic, creative and inquisitive disposition hence why I am passionate about working within design, research and trend.

I have industry experience in trend forecasting, design research, concept design as well as in womenswear and menswear design. Recent experience has included Freelance work as a Trend Forecaster for Studio M, a London based trend-forecasting agency, a 6-month placement working as the Design Research Assistant at Bally and two months working as a Design Assistant at Topman Design.

I have a thorough understanding of various design areas, acquired throughout my university studies and while working in the industry. These include menswear and womenswear design, concept development, editorial work, design research, graphic design, illustration, layout and composition. I have excellent digital editing skills, and am proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, as well as all aspects of Microsoft Office.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Microsoft Office, all aspects, Menswear Design, Womenswear Design, Design Research, Concept Design, Trend Research/Forecasting, Fashion Illustration, Digital Editing, Graphic Design, Layout, Photography, Patterncutting, Draping, Sewing/Garment Construction, Social Media

Sector Experience

TOPMAN DESIGN, ROLE: Menswear Design Assistant, STUDIO M/M LAB, ROLE: Freelance Trend Forecaster and Print Designer, BALLY, ROLE: Design Research Assistant / RTW Design Intern, BALLY, ROLE: Mens and Womenswear Design Intern, GRAEME ARMOUR, ROLE: Fashion Design Assistant, HANNAH MARSHALL, ROLE: Fashion Design Intern, MARKUS LUPFER, ROLE: Fashion Design Intern, SOPHIE HULME, ROLE: Fashion Design Intern

Awards

2011 - Kingston University, BA (Hons) Fashion Design Degree 2:1, 2011 - Final Year Collection selected to be displayed at Graduate Fashion Week, London., 2010 - Studio M Trend Prediction Industry Project, Finalist Shortlist - Runner up., 2009 - French Connection Industry Project, Finalist Shortlist - Runner up., 2009 - Banana Republic Industry Project, Finalist Shortlist - Runner up., 2009 - Brooks Brothers Industry Project, Finalist Shortlist - Runner up., 2008 - Manchester School of Art, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design