I’m Anna Podlewska, a print and textile designer with 15 year's of industry experience working for London based luxury designers Roksanda, Solace, Vilshenko, Jasper Conran and Alexander McQueen, as well as working at commercial level for TopShop and Anthropologie US. I have worked in London, New York and Philadelphia, and am now based in Ireland. My skillset: I specialise in creating artful, bold print motifs with vibrant colour interactions - often starting with original paintings in oils or watercolour and refining through digital development. I have extensive experience developing artworks from vintage textiles and digitally redrawing delicate motifs.  I work across a broad range of artistic styles and love to create designs that suit a variety of brand aesthetics - from contemporary and abstract designs, to soft florals and heritage inspired motifs.  During my four years at Roksanda, my role encompassed both print and jacquard design development and, as such, I also have strong technical understanding of woven designs and communication with mills and suppliers. I am technically skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign. My availability: I am available immediately and I am happy to respond to briefs or assist with print concept development. I usually work remotely on a freelance or contracted basis, however I am also available to travel for periods of work in-house.

Anna Podlewska

I’m Anna Podlewska, a print and textile designer with 15 year's of industry experience working for London based luxury designers Roksanda, Solace, Vilshenko, Jasper Conran and Alexander McQueen, as well as working at commercial level for TopShop and Anthropologie US. I have worked in London, New York and Philadelphia, and am now based in Ireland. My skillset: I specialise in creating artful, bold print motifs with vibrant colour interactions - often starting with original paintings in oils or watercolour and refining through digital development. I have extensive experience developing artworks from vintage textiles and digitally redrawing delicate motifs.  I work across a broad range of artistic styles and love to create designs that suit a variety of brand aesthetics - from contemporary and abstract designs, to soft florals and heritage inspired motifs.  During my four years at Roksanda, my role encompassed both print and jacquard design development and, as such, I also have strong technical understanding of woven designs and communication with mills and suppliers. I am technically skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign. My availability: I am available immediately and I am happy to respond to briefs or assist with print concept development. I usually work remotely on a freelance or contracted basis, however I am also available to travel for periods of work in-house.

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I’m Anna Podlewska, a print and textile designer with 15 year’s of industry experience working for London based luxury designers Roksanda, Solace, Vilshenko, Jasper Conran and Alexander McQueen, as well as working at commercial level for TopShop and Anthropologie US. I have worked in London, New York and Philadelphia, and am now based in Ireland.

My skillset:
I specialise in creating artful, bold print motifs with vibrant colour interactions - often starting with original paintings in oils or watercolour and refining through digital development. I have extensive experience developing artworks from vintage textiles and digitally redrawing delicate motifs.

I work across a broad range of artistic styles and love to create designs that suit a variety of brand aesthetics - from contemporary and abstract designs, to soft florals and heritage inspired motifs.

During my four years at Roksanda, my role encompassed both print and jacquard design development and, as such, I also have strong technical understanding of woven designs and communication with mills and suppliers.

I am technically skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign.

My availability:
I am available immediately and I am happy to respond to briefs or assist with print concept development. I usually work remotely on a freelance or contracted basis, however I am also available to travel for periods of work in-house.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Print Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
October 1, 2022 - Present
Assisting with all stages of the print and textile design process: design concept consultation, original artwork creation drawn or painted artwork, digital design development, Photoshop or CAD work, and technical advice.
Guest Lecturer at Hereford College of Art
November 1, 2023 - Present
Leading BA Textile students through a print design project aimed at teaching students to respond to an industry-style brief; delivering professional approach and workflow guidance; guiding students as they responded to a mock industry client.
Guest Lecturer at Hereford College of Art
February 1, 2025 - Present
Leading BA Textile students through a print design project aimed at teaching students to respond to an industry-style brief; delivering professional approach and workflow guidance; guiding students as they responded to a mock industry client.
Print Designer at Anthropologie
November 1, 2018 - October 1, 2022
Print design and development for dresses and skirts; knitwear jacquard design for dresses, skirts and sweaters; managing two assistant designers and additional seasonal freelancers; liaising with production teams and approving quality control checks.
Print Designer at Topshop
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018
Surface design and development across all womenswear categories; analysis of seasonal trends; compiling print research and inspiration from vintage archives and markets.
Freelance Print Designer at Various clients (Alexander McQueen, Vilshenko, Solace London)
August 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Print design development in response to varied briefs, from research and concept development through to print-ready artwork; presenting research and design work to clients.
Career Break – Travel and Study at Self-directed
February 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Six-month break to travel in northern India studying traditional textile practices, exploring dyeing, hand weaving, and craft techniques.
Print and Surface Designer at RokSanda
March 1, 2014 - February 1, 2016
The first print & jacquard designer employed; reporting to the creative director; responsible for all surface and fabric design developments; coordinating with external technicians; researching new cloths, woven structures and finishes; attending Premier Vision and in-house meetings with fabric agents.
Textile & Graphic Design Assistant at Vassilisa
September 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Developing new print designs and editing and re-colouring existing print designs.
Quality Control Manager at People Tree UK
June 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Logging results of quality control and compiling manufacturer reports; liaising with the warehouse and logistic teams; visiting manufacturers in Nepal to implement quality control feedback.

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Development – 1st Class at London College of Fashion
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Diploma in Professional Studies at London College of Fashion
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Printed Textiles Short Course at London Printworks Trust, Brixton
December 1, 2010 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

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