I'm a multidisciplinary technical apparel and graphic designer with a First-Class Honours degree in Product Design and over five years of experience spanning sportswear, PPE garment development, and visual brand communication. I blend empathetic design thinking with technical precision to translate team identity, functional requirements, and compliance standards into production-ready garments and visual collections. I excel at turning concepts into commercially viable, production-ready solutions.

Emily Crawley

I'm a multidisciplinary technical apparel and graphic designer with a First-Class Honours degree in Product Design and over five years of experience spanning sportswear, PPE garment development, and visual brand communication. I blend empathetic design thinking with technical precision to translate team identity, functional requirements, and compliance standards into production-ready garments and visual collections. I excel at turning concepts into commercially viable, production-ready solutions.

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I’m a multidisciplinary technical apparel and graphic designer with a First-Class Honours degree in Product Design and over five years of experience spanning sportswear, PPE garment development, and visual brand communication.

I blend empathetic design thinking with technical precision to translate team identity, functional requirements, and compliance standards into production-ready garments and visual collections. I excel at turning concepts into commercially viable, production-ready solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at MFC Ltd
August 1, 2025 - Present
Design and produce Gaelic sports jerseys and team kits using pre-designed CAD templates in Adobe Photoshop, customizing colourways and patterns for clubs and counties. Transfer designs to Adobe Illustrator to create detailed kit collection overviews and visual presentations aligned with customer specifications and brand requirements. Collaborate closely with company representatives to ensure high-quality, visually consistent designs that reflect team identity and brand standards. Assess market trends to inform design strategies and enhance competitiveness in sports apparel. Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
Garment Technologist at Hunter Apparel Solutions Ltd
October 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Specialised in the development, design and production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used within the transport, electrical & fire services. Collaborated with the design and tender team daily to produce technical specifications for PPE that complied with EN Standards. Utilised Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator to design uniform and PPE garments. Worked alongside the marketing team to produce product brochures for the Scottish fire service. Created garment paper patterns alongside nesting patterns on Gemini Nest Expert. In-house stitching training for ceremonial work wear.
HCM Workday Consultant at Kainos
June 1, 2023 - August 20, 2024
Successfully transitioned from a career in engineering to the field of IT, demonstrating adaptability and a keen interest in growing my skill set in the latest technological advancements. Achieved certifications in Workday HCM Core, HCM Essentials, HCM Practical, and HCM Launch, ensuring involvement in a range of customer projects simultaneously. Primarily involved in data loading projects, improving knowledge and understanding of the Workday system from a front-end development perspective and improving attention to detail and reducing data errors.
Integrated Modular Solution BIM Engineer at Vertiv/E&I Engineering
February 1, 2022 - June 20, 2023
Utilised Revit and 3D AutoCAD for innovative design solutions. Streamlined in-house manufacturing processes for enhanced efficiency. Designed skid layouts for Switchgear panels, prioritising safety and accessibility. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize project outcomes.
Junior Project Engineer (Modular) at Vertiv/E&I Engineering
October 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Co-ordinated and maintained technical submissions and O&M documentation for equipment within Mechanical Electrical Rooms (MER). Collaborated with stakeholders and subcontractors to track progress, ensuring project deliverables and milestones were met in line with project timelines. Supported the Lead Engineer in raising purchase orders, managing shipping logistics, and liaising with transport providers to ensure compliance with national standards and regulations.
BIM Engineer (Placement Student) at Vertiv/E&I Engineering
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Contributed to achieving the BSI Kitemark certification for BIM (Revit) components within the Powerbar sector. Collaborated with internal teams and third-party partners to populate and validate COBie parameters, ensuring accuracy and compliance with BIM standards. Worked independently on live Revit projects, delivering high-quality outputs and meeting strict project deadlines.

Education

BSc (Hons) Technology with Specialism in Product Design at University of Ulster, Jordanstown
September 1, 2016 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

OCN Level 2 Award in Using Imaging Software Tools Adobe Photoshop
May 1, 2025 - April 8, 2026
OCN NI Level 3 Award in 3D Modelling for Architecture
June 1, 2020 - April 8, 2026
City & Guilds Level 2 Award in CAD Parametric Modelling
June 1, 2019 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet