I'm Heather Roberts, a creative and passionate print and graphic designer (textiles). I bring experience across fashion and home & lifestyle products, specialising in managing the entire product life cycle from concept to market. I love identifying emerging print and colour trends and weaving them into a brand's DNA to create prints that are both innovative and commercially successful in order to drive sales. With a proactive and detail-focused approach, I stay organised and goal-driven. I thrive on collaborating with clients to deliver stand-out prints, stay ahead of trends, and elevate a brand's presence through thoughtful design, sustainable practices, and efficient production workflows.…

Heather Roberts

I'm Heather Roberts, a creative and passionate print and graphic designer (textiles). I bring experience across fashion and home & lifestyle products, specialising in managing the entire product life cycle from concept to market. I love identifying emerging print and colour trends and weaving them into a brand's DNA to create prints that are both innovative and commercially successful in order to drive sales. With a proactive and detail-focused approach, I stay organised and goal-driven. I thrive on collaborating with clients to deliver stand-out prints, stay ahead of trends, and elevate a brand's presence through thoughtful design, sustainable practices, and efficient production workflows.…

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I’m Heather Roberts, a creative and passionate print and graphic designer (textiles). I bring experience across fashion and home & lifestyle products, specialising in managing the entire product life cycle from concept to market. I love identifying emerging print and colour trends and weaving them into a brand’s DNA to create prints that are both innovative and commercially successful in order to drive sales.

With a proactive and detail-focused approach, I stay organised and goal-driven. I thrive on collaborating with clients to deliver stand-out prints, stay ahead of trends, and elevate a brand’s presence through thoughtful design, sustainable practices, and efficient production workflows.

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Freelance Print and Graphic (Textiles) Designer at Self-Employed
December 1, 2011 - Present
Designed standout prints and graphics across womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, homeware and gifting for a diverse client base. Collaborated with notable brands such as WGSN, Dare2B, FujiFilm, Eleanor Bowmer, Ping, Levi's and BUNKS to deliver print designs that captured brand DNA. Kept up to date with trends, creating brand-aligned mood boards and color palettes to keep designs fresh. Managed workload and tight deadlines by planning schedules and prioritizing client needs and tasks.
Senior Print Designer at Dock & Bay
October 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Led the setup of the Print and Graphic Design department from scratch, implementing all parts of the design process and creating new ways of working. Designed collections for travel and home/lifestyle products for women, men, children and dogs, including beach towels, tea towels, tote bags, cooler bags and ponchos. Created mood boards, trend reports and colour palettes. Analysed performance of existing designs and translated seasonal design concepts into print collections reflecting the brand DNA. Created seamless repeat patterns and factory-ready artworks. Developed printed product packaging with a giftable edge. Managed junior team members and guided them through the process. Assessed and approved samples, providing factory feedback to meet production standards. Created and managed the Print Design Critical Path to ensure timelines are realistic and deadlines are met. Managed multiple seasons simultaneously. Responded to sales data to keep designs on-trend and brand-enhancing. Drove
Freelance Print Designer at Self-Employed
May 1, 2025 - Present
Continuing to work with a diverse range of clients, designing standout prints and graphics across womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, homeware and gifting. Collaborating with well-known clients such as WGSN, Dare2B, FujiFilm, Eleanor Bowmer, Ping, Levi's and BUNKS to capture each brand's DNA. Keeping up with trends to create cutting-edge mood boards and color palettes that feel fresh and relevant. Effectively managing workload by planning schedules to meet tight deadlines and prioritizing client needs.

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Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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