Technical Apparel Designer at Paladin Sports

Managed multiple apparel design projects from initial concept through final production under tight deadlines. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (product development, sales, marketing, and factories) to ensure design quality and consistency. Produced 3D concepts and visuals for client presentations using Browzwear to create commercially viable products. Developed style guides for branding systems (typography, colour schemes, key design elements) and enforced strict brand guidelines by auditing logos, colourways, and graphics against master brand collateral. Built 3D visuals into tech pack production and created detailed technical product specifications/CADs and design documentation for accurate garment manufacture. Served as primary technical liaison for offshore factories, resolving construction issues while protecting the original design intent during mass production.

Graphic Designer & Web Site Maintenance Manager at Score Sportswear

Designed graphics across advertising channels including online, social media, press, indoor/outdoor media, magazines, and event creative/collateral. Managed multiple international brands (including Lotto Italian Design and Samurai Sports) as well as schools and clubs across New Zealand, ensuring alignment with each brand’s guidelines. Created ideas and assets across mediums including garment designs, print collateral, and web. Maintained strong attention to detail while coordinating with account managers, factories, and brands. Designed and produced made-to-order sublimated sportswear garments with offshore factories to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards. Updated and designed retail print materials, sales promotions, and weekly EDMs, while maintaining three websites with new online club shops, products, and specials.

Junior Designer & MAC Operator at Big Communications

Contributed creatively in an Auckland-based advertising and communications agency, supporting projects from concept to completion. Worked in a fast-paced environment with high-profile corporate brands and multiple simultaneous deadlines while adhering to client brand guidelines. Developed presentation concepts and produced print-ready files for newspapers, magazines, outdoor banners, billboards, and online mediums. Prepared files for print across media types using professional prepress techniques such as clear cutting and die-lines.

Supported promotional events including presenting to large groups, trade shows, in-store demonstrations, national tours, and charity events while studying.