Experienced textile print design/surface pattern specialist & artist working across multi product global brands for over fifteen years. My expertise include creating unique hand created artworks; excelling in a fast paced design team to achieve brand focused goals together and providing a professional design service from initial concepts through to final in-store product. I specialise in playful, experimental ways of working. I’m dedicated, focused and confident, and am passionate about learning through creating. I believe art has the power to positively shape minds of all ages, and getting people creating is a necessity in our communities. I have a genuine passion and joy for what I do which feeds into all my work and interactions with people. I am flexible and enthusiastic about meeting challenges, and relish the opportunity to learn.

ARTJSS39

Experienced textile print design/surface pattern specialist & artist working across multi product global brands for over fifteen years. My expertise include creating unique hand created artworks; excelling in a fast paced design team to achieve brand focused goals together and providing a professional design service from initial concepts through to final in-store product. I specialise in playful, experimental ways of working. I’m dedicated, focused and confident, and am passionate about learning through creating. I believe art has the power to positively shape minds of all ages, and getting people creating is a necessity in our communities. I have a genuine passion and joy for what I do which feeds into all my work and interactions with people. I am flexible and enthusiastic about meeting challenges, and relish the opportunity to learn.

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Experienced textile print design/surface pattern specialist & artist working across multi product global brands for over fifteen years. My expertise include creating unique hand created artworks; excelling in a fast paced design team to achieve brand focused goals together and providing a professional design service from initial concepts through to final in-store product.
I specialise in playful, experimental ways of working. I’m dedicated, focused and confident, and am passionate about learning through creating. I believe art has the power to positively shape minds of all ages, and getting people creating is a necessity in our communities. I have a genuine passion and joy for what I do which feeds into all my work and interactions with people. I am flexible and enthusiastic about meeting challenges, and relish the opportunity to learn.

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Work Experience

Freelance textile/surface pattern designer at Accessorize, Debenhams, F&F at Tesco; Marks & Spencer's; River Island; Topshop; independent brands & print studio's
April 1, 2011 - Present
Multi product print design ability: accessories, children's wear, lingerie, sleep wear, swim and women's wear. Confident communication skills between company design & buying teams, senior management & supplier/manufacturers. Working with both in-house design teams & remotely ensuring consistent professionalism in the role. Creative problem solving & using initiative to design within budget ensuring the product is always of the highest quality. Proficient use of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator to design and create production ready design packs. Clear understanding of colour compilation and repeat pattern work. Forming strong and respectful relationships with suppliers. Experience of working with factories globally and travelling to work with them. Regular inspirational & competitor research to ensure newness in design work. Excel at working to deadlines within challenging time frames. Drive to ensure personal development and progression is met.
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Junior Printed Textile Designer at Disler Associates, London
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Junior Printed Textile Designer at Disler Associates, London
May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2007
Sole print designer independently creating new prints for Topshop (women's & children's wear), River Island and Calmia yoga. Regular meetings with clients regarding prints. Working closely with factories in Greece to support production. Efficient & supportive designer to in-house fashion designers.

Education

BA (hons) Fashion Textile design with business: 1st Class honours at Brighton University, England
October 6, 2001 - June 1, 2005
Work experience included: Longina Phillips print studio, Sydney Australia and Zandra Rhodes, London

Qualifications

BA (hons) Fashion Textile design with business: 1st Class honours
October 6, 2001 - June 1, 2005
Work experience included: Longina Phillips print studio, Sydney Australia and Zandra Rhodes, London
GNVQ Advanced Art & Design (Advanced)
September 5, 1999 - June 1, 2001

Industry Experience

Education, Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Consumer Goods
    paper Freelance Textile/Surface Pattern Designer Portfolio
    My portfolio examples showing all design work produced from initial idea to final concept for various high street brands. Adaptable flexible skills include designing for different markets and product area’s including clothing, interiors and accessories.