I'm a senior print and embellishment designer with over a decade of experience creating prints, graphics, and embellishments for premium womenswear. I've spent my career working at manager level within fast-paced fashion brands, overseeing everything from initial trend research and concept development through to production sign-off. As well as print and embellishment, I also design soft woven garments - taking styles from original sketch through to final product - giving me a hands-on understanding of the wider design process. I love the full creative process - whether that's building a seasonal colour palette, developing an embroidery from scratch, or designing a placement print. I'm equally comfortable working independently on a focused brief or collaborating closely with design, buying, and product development teams. Beyond the seasonal calendar, I've delivered a range of special projects including brand collaborations, event merchandise, and capsule collections for retailers including Nordstrom and Zalando. I'm used to adapting quickly to different briefs and brand aesthetics, and to delivering to tight deadlines. I work to a high level in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and bring hands-on experience of working directly with international suppliers. Available for both project-based briefs and longer engagements. WEBSITE: hannahlipinski.co.uk

Hannah Lipinski-Kay

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I'm a senior print and embellishment designer with over a decade of experience creating prints, graphics, and embellishments for premium womenswear. I've spent my career working at manager level within fast-paced fashion brands, overseeing everything from initial trend research and concept development through to production sign-off. As well as print and embellishment, I also design soft woven garments - taking styles from original sketch through to final product - giving me a hands-on understanding of the wider design process. I love the full creative process - whether that's building a seasonal colour palette, developing an embroidery from scratch, or designing a placement print. I'm equally comfortable working independently on a focused brief or collaborating closely with design, buying, and product development teams. Beyond the seasonal calendar, I've delivered a range of special projects including brand collaborations, event merchandise, and capsule collections for retailers including Nordstrom and Zalando. I'm used to adapting quickly to different briefs and brand aesthetics, and to delivering to tight deadlines. I work to a high level in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and bring hands-on experience of working directly with international suppliers. Available for both project-based briefs and longer engagements. WEBSITE: hannahlipinski.co.uk

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I’m a senior print and embellishment designer with over a decade of experience creating prints, graphics, and embellishments for premium womenswear. I’ve spent my career working at manager level within fast-paced fashion brands, overseeing everything from initial trend research and concept development through to production sign-off. As well as print and embellishment, I also design soft woven garments - taking styles from original sketch through to final product - giving me a hands-on understanding of the wider design process.

I love the full creative process - whether that’s building a seasonal colour palette, developing an embroidery from scratch, or designing a placement print. I’m equally comfortable working independently on a focused brief or collaborating closely with design, buying, and product development teams.

Beyond the seasonal calendar, I’ve delivered a range of special projects including brand collaborations, event merchandise, and capsule collections for retailers including Nordstrom and Zalando. I’m used to adapting quickly to different briefs and brand aesthetics, and to delivering to tight deadlines.

I work to a high level in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and bring hands-on experience of working directly with international suppliers.

Available for both project-based briefs and longer engagements.

WEBSITE: hannahlipinski.co.uk

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Print and Embellishment Manager at AllSaints
February 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
- Led the creative direction and development of womenswear prints, embroideries, and embellishments from initial research and concept through to production approval, working closely with the Head of Womenswear and COO to align seasonal themes and colour palettes. - Managed the Graphics category end-to-end, overseeing research and design through to product development and ensuring cohesion with womenswear print. - Oversaw the Soft Wovens category ensuring range balance and cohesion across product teams including Design, Buying, Product Development, and Pattern Room. - Designed and developed garments from original concept and sketch to final product, including supplier liaison, and fit sessions with garment technicians. - Line managed a team of four (three direct reports and one indirect), including a Senior Soft Wovens Designer, Junior Graphics Designer, and Assistant Designer. Supported their development and day-to-day workload. - Engineered prints for production and created lay plans for placement prints. - Responsible for approvals including strike-offs and development hangers. - Managed supplier relationships across an established international base spanning India, China, Portugal, Hong Kong, and South Korea; participated in a sourcing trip to India with the Head of Production to evaluate new supplier partners. - Delivered a range of special projects alongside the seasonal calendar, with examples including: staff uniforms for Camp Kerala at Glastonbury Festival, branded merchandise for a Cali Water event collaboration, capsule collections for Nordstrom Anniversary and Zalando. -Collaborated with the ESG team to integrate more sustainable and ethical sourcing techniques at the development stage. -Managed team of six for creation of seasonal digital lookbooks for wholesale market use.
Senior Print and Embellishment Designer at AllSaints
August 1, 2018 - February 1, 2024
Managed end-to-end print and embellishment design across categories; led Graphics category and ensured cohesive seasonal ranges; collaborated with Buying, Product Development and Pattern Room; supported supplier liaison and fit sessions; produced seasonal calendars and lookbooks.
Print Designer at AllSaints
May 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
Designed prints and embroidery for women’s wear; worked with Senior Print Designer and Creative Director; contributed to woven textiles and graphics; supported multi-category ranges and production readiness.
Freelance Print Designer (In-House) at Mary Katrantzou
July 1, 2012 - February 1, 2015
Long-standing freelancer across multiple catwalk, RTW, and special projects collections for one of the UK’s most celebrated print-led designers; Developed print, lace, and jacquard designs using Illustrator and Photoshop. Engineered prints to complex garment patterns; Part of the Special Projects Team, contributing to high-profile brand collaborations including Current Elliott and Adidas; Took responsibility for intern management and work allocation during busier periods.
Freelance at Skandivis
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Managed sales, customer orders, packaging, branding and postage; handled customer relationships and social media marketing.
Designer at Laura Ashley
February 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Worked alongside the Head of Print Design to develop visual displays for an upcoming collection; delivered practical, hands-on work to a tight deadline.

Education

BA (Hons) Printed Textiles and Surface Pattern Design at Leeds College of Art
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Foundation Degree in Art and Design at London College of Fashion
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods