Madeleine Clews
Commercially minded, trend-focused womenswear designer with 5 years of combined industry and academic experience.
About
Commercially minded, trend-focused womenswear designer with 5 years of combined industry and academic experience. I translate global trends into retail-ready, customer-focused woven and jersey collections while meeting fast-paced deadlines.
I bring strong technical and production support skills- fit analysis, tech packs, documentation/PLM updates, and cross-team communication—alongside client-facing confidence in English and basic French to build relationships and deliver brand-consistent results.
- 2 years' experience
- Joined July 2026
Skills· 9
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- FrenchBeginner
- Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
Industry experience
- Education
- Retail
- Consumer Goods
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
Work experience
Provided creative and technical support for the couture team, contributing to fit analysis, garment documentation, styling, and runway collection assistance. Participated in fittings to photograph garments and take detailed notes, then updated tech packs and PLM software. Communicated with a diverse global clientele in French and fluent English to build relationships and support collaboration.
Proactively exceeded sales targets by 34% in the first month through cross-departmental sales strategies grounded in customer buying habits and brand DNA understanding. Supported tailoring by overseeing suit fittings and completed a specialized course in fabric quality, sourcing, sustainability, and global operations, enabling integration into the brand’s £150M systems. Maintained brand DNA across divisions and elevated in-store visual standards.
Collaborated with creative directors on styling workshops and created sketch/trim/fabric boards and iconographic research. Modernised documentation systems using Excel to support PLM operations. Built relationships with industry clientele through in-person communication and phone/email outreach.
Education
Certifications and awards
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