I’m Ellie Dooley, a motivated interior design student with a hands-on background in fashion tailoring, embroidery, and visual merchandising. I enjoy translating brand narratives into spatial layouts, mood boards, 3D models, and compelling presentations that communicate clear design intent. My experience spans education, retail, and bespoke garment production, giving me a practical, detail-oriented approach to design challenges. I’m passionate about sustainability, inclusive design, and experience-led environments. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced settings and I continuously refine my work through critique and reflection, aiming to deliver high-quality visuals and thoughtful solutions that resonate with clients and end users.

Ellie Dooley

I’m Ellie Dooley, a motivated interior design student with a hands-on background in fashion tailoring, embroidery, and visual merchandising. I enjoy translating brand narratives into spatial layouts, mood boards, 3D models, and compelling presentations that communicate clear design intent. My experience spans education, retail, and bespoke garment production, giving me a practical, detail-oriented approach to design challenges. I’m passionate about sustainability, inclusive design, and experience-led environments. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced settings and I continuously refine my work through critique and reflection, aiming to deliver high-quality visuals and thoughtful solutions that resonate with clients and end users.

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I’m Ellie Dooley, a motivated interior design student with a hands-on background in fashion tailoring, embroidery, and visual merchandising. I enjoy translating brand narratives into spatial layouts, mood boards, 3D models, and compelling presentations that communicate clear design intent. My experience spans education, retail, and bespoke garment production, giving me a practical, detail-oriented approach to design challenges.
I’m passionate about sustainability, inclusive design, and experience-led environments. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced settings and I continuously refine my work through critique and reflection, aiming to deliver high-quality visuals and thoughtful solutions that resonate with clients and end users.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sales Assistant at H&M
November 18, 2015 - January 22, 2019
Maintained the tidiness of the shop floor areas, cleared fitting rooms, served customers at the tills, unpacked and restocked deliveries in the mornings.
Department Manager at H&M
January 15, 2019 - August 7, 2020
Managed department operations, customer service, sales, stock control, merchandising, and staff supervision.
Trainee Tailor, Embroiderer & Printer at Knights Tailoring Ltd
September 28, 2020 - February 22, 2021
Trainee tailor, embroiderer and printer assisting embroidery production; trained on machinery and processes; supported order processing.
Embroidery Unit Supervisor at Knights Tailoring Ltd
February 22, 2021 - April 4, 2022
Dealt with customer requests, prepared orders for manager authorisation, trained staff on all machinery and processes.
Embroidery Unit Manager & PA at Knights Tailoring Ltd
April 4, 2022 - August 16, 2024
Managed the embroidery unit end-to-end for a Royal Warrant–holding tailoring house, overseeing scheduling, resourcing and quality control. Led delivery of high-profile bespoke commissions for the Royal Household and Royal Warrant Association clients. Acted as primary client liaison, ensuring discretion, accuracy and exceptional standards across all embroidery work. Represented the company at Royal Warrant Association events and industry functions. Supported the business in securing and maintaining its Royal Warrant through consistently high production standards and client trust. Coordinated production schedules, resolved issues and met strict deadlines for prestigious commissions. Provided PA support to the MD, including diary management and external stakeholder coordination.
Visual Merchandiser at M&S
September 23, 2024 - Present
Delivering weekly and seasonal visual merchandising to enhance customer experience and commercial performance. Translating brand guidelines into effective spatial layouts adapted to stock and space constraints. Using sales insight and customer flow to optimise layouts and product visibility. Coordinating floor moves, signage and visual updates to tight deadlines. Collaborating with store leadership to align visuals with trading objectives.
Department Manager at H&M
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Managed department staff, scheduling, floor operations, and visual merchandising initiatives to drive sales and customer experience from 2018–2020.
Tailor, Embroiderer & Printer at Knights Tailoring Ltd
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Tailoring, embroidery, and printing work supporting high-quality bespoke commissions and production.
Visual Merchandiser at Marks & Spencer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered weekly and seasonal visual merchandising to enhance customer experience and commercial performance; coordinated floor moves and signage.

Education

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design at Basingstoke College of Technology (BCOT)
September 5, 2016 - June 22, 2018
BA (Hons) Interior Design - Online at Falmouth University
September 9, 2024 - July 13, 2026
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design at Basingstoke College of Technology (BCOT)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
BA (Hons) Interior Design at Online
January 1, 2024 - December 30, 2025
AutoCAD Training at Falmouth University
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Education