About me

I have extensive experience working in Ladies Fashion Footwear. I am a freelance designer based in the UK and have been working this way for many years. My clients have included brands,suppliers,retailers and factories in Europe and China directly.

I am able to offer a design and consultancy service in the form of:-

Trend information

Design direction

Putting together ranges to meet a specific design brief

Sending out detailed factory specs including colour and material information

Material sourcing

Seeing the product through from start to completion including amending samples

Skills

Sourcing materials/trims from Asia to coincide with the seasons upcoming trends, Ammending development samples made in the sample room for clients approval, Putting together initial concept ideas for discussion, Designing and developing ranges to meet with the brief of the client, Assistance with branding ideas and overal brand aesthetics

Sector Experience

10 years expereience working in Ladies Footwear as a Design Consultant/Account Manager. I have worked with many established retailers in the Uk, suppliers and have also developed a footwear brand from scratch.

Awards

Higher National Diploma in Footwear design at Cordwainers College qualifying with distinction , Advanced National Vocational Qualification in Art & Design, A level English Language

Clients

Accessorize, Law Design Limited, Monsoon, Pacific Footwear UK, Petrel 92 SL, Serena Shoe Company Limited

Trade Associations

Membership of The Guild of Master Craftsman- Awarded 2002 upon qualifying from Cordwainers College