Francesca Warren

Working with established brands and start-ups to translate ideas into commercial ranges, including Everley Studio (UK) and brands including Mothercare, Next, Morrisons, and Far-East suppliers. Manage projects from concept and research through design, tech packs, and fittings. Create accurate CAD sketches in Illustrator, build 3D renderings using New Arc, and prepare tech packs for first samples. Consult on suitable fabrics and trims, ensuring correct specifications for production accuracy and on-budget development while meeting tight deadlines. Attend trade fairs including Premier Vision, Playtime Paris, and Pitti Bimbo; design and specify all-over and production-ready print designs.

Sketched concepts and range plans for presentation to the Creative Director and merchandising teams. Produced Illustrator designs to communicate directly with production teams. Designed all-over prints, placement graphics, and embroideries by translating pre-defined graphics from men’s and women’s collections into suitable baby and kids product design. Liaised with RTW teams on mini-me design and fit changes prior to final sample production, and supported lookbook and showroom presentation (including photoshoots, Fendi showroom, and Pitti Imagine).

Worked with the head of womenswear to design and develop collections for boys and girls aged 12 months to 14 years. Designed jersey, knitwear, wovens, swimwear, outerwear, and accessories. Sketched flats in Illustrator to create accurate first samples and worked closely with the production team in Portugal to ensure correct development. Created repeat print designs using Photoshop and Illustrator. Contributed to production and development of designs across multiple garment categories.