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Hi, I’m Claire Mellalieu, a designer, maker and natural dyer with 22 years of experience in the product and clothing industry. I have a strong commercial eye and meticulous attention to detail, and in my fashion roles I designed multiple products and gained advanced knowledge of product and garment construction for accessories, fashion garments and technical outerwear. I’m passionate about natural dyeing, designing and making, and I love sharing my knowledge through botanical workshops and collaborations. Three years ago I founded Three Storey Design, where I naturally dye silk with plants and flowers, host botanical workshops, and manufacture products for sale. I am seeking roles that will expand and support my growth and allow me to contribute my extensive art and design experience.…Hi, I’m Claire Mellalieu, a designer, maker and natural dyer with 22 years of experience in the product and clothing industry. I have a strong commercial eye and meticulous attention to detail, and in my fashion roles I designed multiple products and gained advanced knowledge of product and garment construction for accessories, fashion garments and technical outerwear. I’m passionate about natural dyeing, designing and making, and I love sharing my knowledge through botanical workshops and collaborations. Three years ago I founded Three Storey Design, where I naturally dye silk with plants and flowers, host botanical workshops, and manufacture products for sale. I am seeking roles that will expand and support my growth and allow me to contribute my extensive art and design experience.

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Hi, I’m Claire Mellalieu, a designer, maker and natural dyer with 22 years of experience in the product and clothing industry. I have a strong commercial eye and meticulous attention to detail, and in my fashion roles I designed multiple products and gained advanced knowledge of product and garment construction for accessories, fashion garments and technical outerwear. I’m passionate about natural dyeing, designing and making, and I love sharing my knowledge through botanical workshops and collaborations. Three years ago I founded Three Storey Design, where I naturally dye silk with plants and flowers, host botanical workshops, and manufacture products for sale. I am seeking roles that will expand and support my growth and allow me to contribute my extensive art and design experience.…Hi, I’m Claire Mellalieu, a designer, maker and natural dyer with 22 years of experience in the product and clothing industry. I have a strong commercial eye and meticulous attention to detail, and in my fashion roles I designed multiple products and gained advanced knowledge of product and garment construction for accessories, fashion garments and technical outerwear. I’m passionate about natural dyeing, designing and making, and I love sharing my knowledge through botanical workshops and collaborations. Three years ago I founded Three Storey Design, where I naturally dye silk with plants and flowers, host botanical workshops, and manufacture products for sale. I am seeking roles that will expand and support my growth and allow me to contribute my extensive art and design experience.

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Hi, I’m Claire Mellalieu, a designer, maker and natural dyer with 22 years of experience in the product and clothing industry. I have a strong commercial eye and meticulous attention to detail, and in my fashion roles I designed multiple products and gained advanced knowledge of product and garment construction for accessories, fashion garments and technical outerwear. I’m passionate about natural dyeing, designing and making, and I love sharing my knowledge through botanical workshops and collaborations. Three years ago I founded Three Storey Design, where I naturally dye silk with plants and flowers, host botanical workshops, and manufacture products for sale.

I am seeking roles that will expand and support my growth and allow me to contribute my extensive art and design experience.

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Work Experience

FREELANCE CRAFT MAKER at Deni -Deni Ltd (handmade manufacturer of bespoke luxury leather good for fashion and interior market.

May 1, 2026 - Present

Freelance maker working 1-2 days per week Assisting with the manufacture of handmade bespoke luxury leather good for fashion and interior market. Design and development of new products. Machine and hand sewing, plus embroidery. Leather block cutting Working with various fabrics Updating website

BUSINESS OWNER, MAKER, DESIGNER AND NATURAL DYER at Three Storey Design

September 30, 2022 - Present

Created Brand Logo, website design & photograpghy. Marketing - Designed Business cards & Market banner. Social media, Face to face & email advertising Natural fabric / trims / labelling & packaging sourcing. Planter - Grow my own Dye Garden & maintaining it. Printer - Botanical dying & printing natural fabrics. Design / Produce product patterns. Hand embroidery & leather stitching. Manufacturing of all silk products. Sales - Makers Market, Independent Shop’s & Online Product costing, wholesale & retail pricing. Business accounting & Invoicing, Stock management. Customer sales at Studio/Shop share Manchester Craft & Design Centre. Botanical Silk Scarf Workshop organiser/host.

Senior Designer/Product Developer - maternity cover at CHILLI APPAREL LTD

March 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022

Senior Designer/Product Developer Created Brand Logos and designed branding packages. Produced CAD ai. Apparel garments / Dog Coats / Branding & Hardwear / Mood Boards / Colour Palette’s and Range Plans. Produce technical drawing & detailed specifaction documents for Far East production with measurements. Present ideas/new products to senior management. Work with colleagues in Asia on sampling/production. Attend customer and department meetings daily.

Garment Product Manager - Rainwear at PORTWEST LTD ( MANCHESTER)

November 8, 2021 - February 28, 2021

Research/Development product range and analyse sales data. Create detailed technical construction specifications with measurements Present ideas/new products to senior management. Communicate with suppliers on price. Work with colleagues in Asia on sampling/production. Liaise with suppliers/test houses to ensure products meets the required certifications and standards. Collaborate with Sales on Custom orders, ensure the Customers specific requirements are achieved.

Senior Lifestyle Menswear Designer at REGATTA LTD ( MANCHESTER HEAD OFFICE)

November 5, 2007 - November 5, 2021

Previously Designed Kidswear Active & Lifestyle / Mens & Womens Active & Lifestyle / Accessories. Compile shop reports and competitor analysis within UK & European markets. Trend & Colour forcasting 2yrs in advance. Problem solving for price sensitive products across multiple international markets. Produced CAD ai. Apparel garments / Accessories /Branding & Hardwear / Graphic Prints / Mood Boards / Colour Palette’s and Merchanding Boards. Produce & present Colour & Concept seasonally to Sales team/Directors in Strategy & Sample Review meetings. Take a lead on product direction and development. Construct written & visual PowerPoint Presentations then deliver to International Sales team at Seasonal Brand Launches. Produce technical drawing & detailed specifaction documents for Far East production. Oversea seasonal development across brand ranges in China & Bangladesh. Presently a Health & Safety Representative.

Multi Fashion Designer at SPORTS DIRECT PLC ( BRANDS INC LTD - MANCHESTER & SHIREBROOK)

July 1, 2004 - August 24, 2007

Designed Menswear for Wholesale Brands Slazenger/ Umbro/ Title / Diadora & Ocean’s Pacific. Womenswear / Girlswear Lonsdale, LA Gear & Diadora. Junior Boys Umbro & Hi-Tec. Arena Swimwear for all genders. Competitor shop Research UK / Europe & New York. Trade Show Research Bread & Butter Barcelona. Produced technical drawing & detailed specifaction documents for sampling & production.

Designer / Product Manager for Sportswear Brands at FOCUS SPORTS & LEISURE LTD ( HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE)

January 1, 2001 - June 30, 2004

Le Coq Sportif / Hummel / Head / Lotto / Converse / Maui across Mens / Womens & Kidswear. Apparel / Accessories design / Specification Documents. Customer communication / SMU Briefs. Far East communication , Development & Bulk Production