Available to hire
Hello! I’m a passionate and creative designer and illustrator with a BA Hons in Fashion and Textiles. After years working in textile manufacture and design, I’ve developed strong skills in design, trend research, supplier liaison and procurement, and a solid command of Adobe software. I love bringing ideas to life through illustration and hand lettering, and I’ve completed several online courses to explore imagery for different stories and themes.
Recently I’ve focused on children’s book illustration and ongoing self-driven learning, while also managing my own creative design business. I’m seeking a new permanent role where I can apply my experience in illustration, design, and production, and continue growing in a collaborative environment.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Work Experience
Ladieswear Designer/Buyer for Jerseywear, Knitwear and outerwear at Elvi Limited
January 1, 2004 - December 24, 2007• Responsible for the design and buying of jersey, knitwear and coats.
• Worked as part of a team of designers to create a collection of clothes for the plus size market.
• Travelled in the UK and abroad to discuss design/production with factories.
• Handling all correspondence for each of my designs with factories in the UK and overseas.
• I have been involved in several conferences and fashion shows marketing the Elvi brand.
Skills demonstrated: The ability to liaise and communicate within a larger design team and with other departments. Further enhancement of design skills through using design packages (Adobe Illustrator). Plus further development in presentation skills.
Business Owner at Jenny Edden Designs
December 1, 2007 - PresentStarted and manages a creative design business while caring for my youngest child with SEND. Responsibilities include marketing products, setting up an online shop, creating designs, liaising with customers to produce bespoke personalised products, supplying stock to partner stores, creating tailor-made gifts, and processing orders.
Designer/Buyer at Elvi Limited
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007Responsible for the design and buying of jersey, knitwear and coats. Worked within a team to create plus-size collections; travelled UK and abroad to discuss design/production with factories; handled all correspondence with UK and overseas factories; participated in fashion conferences and shows to market the Elvi brand; enhanced design skills through using Adobe Illustrator and developed presentation skills.
Equestrian Clothing Designer at C. Bird Fashion Limited
August 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003Full responsibility for designing equestrian clothing for ladies, men and children; created print designs, logos and embroideries for children's wear; conducted trend research visiting UK and European shows; managed administrative tasks relating to suppliers and customers worldwide.
Sewing Machinist at Faithful Ltd
September 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998Worked on a production line manufacturing workwear; promoted to Cut Order Planner/CAD Assistant responsible for processing and planning orders, preparing labeling, and creating sewing machinist instructions using technical sketches for garments on AutoCAD; produced final design visuals for prospective customers.
Cut Order Planner / CAD Assistant at Faithful Ltd
January 1, 1999 - August 31, 2000Continued in CAD and production planning, liaising with production and suppliers to ensure efficient order delivery and accurate design visuals for customers.
Education
GCSEs (Eight GCSEs, including English, Fine Art and Commerce) at Blessed Edward Oldcorne RC High School
September 1, 1986 - June 20, 1991GCSEs Media Studies (B), Theatre Studies (C) at Worcester Sixth Form College
September 1, 1991 - June 1, 1993BA Hons degree in Fashion and Textiles at Somerset College of Arts and Technology
September 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997BTEC Foundation Studies Art & Design at Worcester College of Technology
September 1, 1993 - June 1, 1994A-Levels at Worcester Sixth Form College
September 1, 1991 - June 1, 1993GCSEs at Blessed Edward Oldcorne RC High School
September 1, 1986 - June 1, 1991Qualifications
Adobe Creative Suite Level 1
February 7, 2006 - February 7, 2006I completed a course with New Horizons training on Adobe CS2. I then built on these foundations and taught myself a lot of skills whilst working. Later, I completed online design courses to improve these skills.
Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Other
Hire a Designer
We have the best designer experts on Twine. Hire a designer in Worcester today.