I'm Amy Blackwell, a freelance print designer with over seven years of experience in the fashion and textiles industry. I specialise in repeat and placement prints, colour separation, Pantone matching and creating original artwork for women's wear, swimwear and homeware, bringing creative, print-driven solutions to every project. Alongside design work, I gained a qualification as a secondary school teacher for art and textiles design and enjoy helping students be creative and build practical print skills. I've worked with brands including Love & Roses (Next) and M&S Homewear/Womenswear, designing prints for The Edit range and coordinating factory-ready artwork.

I'm Amy Blackwell, a freelance print designer with over seven years of experience in the fashion and textiles industry. I specialise in repeat and placement prints, colour separation, Pantone matching and creating original artwork for women's wear, swimwear and homeware, bringing creative, print-driven solutions to every project. Alongside design work, I gained a qualification as a secondary school teacher for art and textiles design and enjoy helping students be creative and build practical print skills. I've worked with brands including Love & Roses (Next) and M&S Homewear/Womenswear, designing prints for The Edit range and coordinating factory-ready artwork.

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I’m Amy Blackwell, a freelance print designer with over seven years of experience in the fashion and textiles industry. I specialise in repeat and placement prints, colour separation, Pantone matching and creating original artwork for women’s wear, swimwear and homeware, bringing creative, print-driven solutions to every project.

Alongside design work, I gained a qualification as a secondary school teacher for art and textiles design and enjoy helping students be creative and build practical print skills. I’ve worked with brands including Love & Roses (Next) and M&S Homewear/Womenswear, designing prints for The Edit range and coordinating factory-ready artwork.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Print Designer - M&S Homeware & Women's Wear at Marks & Spencer
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Designed a wide range of prints across bedding, cushions, ceramics, dinner sets, and Christmas decorations; created prints for M&S Womenswear The Edit range, featuring smart geos and easy-to-wear florals.
Print Designer - Women's Wear at Next (Love & Roses Brand)
September 1, 2024 - Present
Designed prints for women's wear for the Love & Roses brand within Next; responsibilities included repeat patterns, placement prints, Pantone matching for factories, and redraws of vintage prints for women's wear and swimwear.

Education

PGCE in Design Technology (Secondary Education) at Willingdon Community School
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
First Class Honours Degree in Printed Textiles at Buckinghamshire New University
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Art & Design Diploma at Sussex Downs College
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Qualifications

Secondary School Teacher Qualification (Art & Textiles Design)
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Secondary School Teacher Qualification (Art & Textiles Design)
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
PGCE in Design Technology (Secondary Education)
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
First Class Honours Degree in Printed Textiles
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Art & Design Diploma
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Manufacturing