I am a fashion and textile designer based in Melbourne, Australia, currently seeking freelance work and new clients within the streetwear industry. I hold an Honours degree in Fashion Design from RMIT and a Graduate Certificate in Visual Art from the University of Melbourne. I currently work as a fashion designer for youth streetwear brand Dangerfield, where I design apparel and textiles across all categories. Each month I design around fifty styles and see them through the full production process - from concept design, range planning, technical drawing, tech packing, fittings and fabric selection (and approvals) to working with suppliers, managing samples, and producing e-commerce and campaign photoshoots. I develop original textile artworks and yardages for every range. My background in garment design and production gives me a unique edge as a textile designer as I have the ability to produce CAD specifications for both garments and fabric.

Chelsea Hickman

I am a fashion and textile designer based in Melbourne, Australia, currently seeking freelance work and new clients within the streetwear industry. I hold an Honours degree in Fashion Design from RMIT and a Graduate Certificate in Visual Art from the University of Melbourne. I currently work as a fashion designer for youth streetwear brand Dangerfield, where I design apparel and textiles across all categories. Each month I design around fifty styles and see them through the full production process - from concept design, range planning, technical drawing, tech packing, fittings and fabric selection (and approvals) to working with suppliers, managing samples, and producing e-commerce and campaign photoshoots. I develop original textile artworks and yardages for every range. My background in garment design and production gives me a unique edge as a textile designer as I have the ability to produce CAD specifications for both garments and fabric.

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I am a fashion and textile designer based in Melbourne, Australia, currently seeking freelance work and new clients within the streetwear industry.

I hold an Honours degree in Fashion Design from RMIT and a Graduate Certificate in Visual Art from the University of Melbourne.

I currently work as a fashion designer for youth streetwear brand Dangerfield, where I design apparel and textiles across all categories.

Each month I design around fifty styles and see them through the full production process - from concept design, range planning, technical drawing, tech packing, fittings and fabric selection (and approvals) to working with suppliers, managing samples, and producing e-commerce and campaign photoshoots.

I develop original textile artworks and yardages for every range.

My background in garment design and production gives me a unique edge as a textile designer as I have the ability to produce CAD specifications for both garments and fabric.

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Work Experience

Uniform Designer at Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Victoria Government
January 1, 2022 - Present
Design and production of a new range of uniforms for the department; prepared technical packs and fittings; collaborated with suppliers to ensure quality and proper garment delivery.
Uniform Designer & Producer at M Pavilion
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Designed and produced staff uniforms for the 2020s season; manufactured uniforms using upcycled/regenerated fabrics; coordinated with suppliers.
Summer School Program Facilitator at National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Facilitated NGV Summer School program in 2023, contributing to workshop planning and delivery.
Summer School Intensive Workshop Facilitator at Yarra Youth Services
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Facilitated intensive workshops as part of the exhibition program 'Alexander McQueen; Mind, Mythos, Muse' in collaboration with NGV, 2018–2022.
Fashion Program Facilitator at Yarra Youth Centre
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Weekly fashion and sewing classes; planning of program; producing events and outcomes to showcase student work.
Intern at Romance Was Born
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Lay plans, studio administration, fabric cutting, and sending orders during internship.

Education

Bachelor of Fashion Design (Honours) at RMIT University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Graduate Certificate in Visual Art at Victorian College of the Arts (University of Melbourne)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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