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.

Madeleine Clews

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Fashion Intern at Elie Saab
March 1, 2025 - Present
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.
Sales Associate at Hugo Boss
December 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
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.
Studio Assistant at AOU Studio
June 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
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

BA (Hons) Fashion Design Degree at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Extended Diploma at Nottingham College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Inside LVMH Certificate - Branding & Creation, Operations & Supply Chain
January 1, 2024 - July 27, 2026
MADELEINECLEWS Freedom Womenswear Designer (Woven & Jersey) - project/training
January 1, 2024 - July 27, 2026
French language studies - Level A1
January 1, 2025 - July 27, 2026

Industry Experience

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