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I am a highly organised and detail-focused professional with experience supporting product development, sourcing, and production within the design and retail industry. I have a strong understanding of managing samples, tracking critical paths, preparing product documentation, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams. I work well in fast-paced environments, both independently and collaboratively, and I am motivated to contribute to efficient production processes while maintaining high quality standards and supporting successful product delivery.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Work Experience
Assistant Designer at Kilkenny Design
February 1, 2024 - PresentCreating womenswear, jewellery & accessories collections; leading and managing research across categories to assist the buying and design team; designing original and inspired prints (repeat patterns or placement artworks) tailored to each garment; preparing print packs for factories to clearly understand; creating tech packs & CADS for clothing, bags, and scarves; creating original, market-ready colour combinations drawn from our seasonal palettes; logging all development work and following fabrics and samples from suppliers; sourcing and developing fabrics, materials and trimmings relevant to clothing and bags design; following critical path and managing deadlines to support efficient departmental workflow; assisting with fashion shoots and product shoots; traveling and conducting market research; supporting team members with various administrative tasks and maintaining great relationships with design and buying team.
Junior Homewares Designer at Dunnes Stores
April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Creating commercial artworks to high quality standard using different print techniques; creating mood/colour and trend boards; presenting design ideas and prints to the buying and design team; creating artworks for packaging of in-store products; analysing and researching competitor products for colour and trend inspiration for new seasonal direction; collaboration with the buying and design team to build stories for colour palettes and print direction; creating CADS; reviewing samples and making sure Pantones are accurate; liaising with suppliers for product sampling; working efficiently to meet deadlines; handling day-to-day administrative responsibilities.
Sales Assistant at Gym Plus Coffee
May 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022Merchandising products on shop floor; working on tills; unpacking deliveries; cleaning and tidying shop floor; assisting customers with queries; restocking products on shop floor; doing stock takes; greeting customers on arrival.
Sales Assistant at Brown Thomas Arnotts
November 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021Selling designer bags on tills; ensuring clean and tidy environment; organizing store floor and restocking products for display.
Education
BA (Hons) Level 8 in Fashion Knitwear and Textile Design at Limerick Institute of Technology, Clare Street, Limerick
September 1, 2016 - November 1, 2020QQI Level 5 - Merit at Coláiste Íde, College of Further Education, Dublin
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016Junior and Leaving Certificate at St. Josephs Mercy Convent Secondary School Navan, Meath
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2015Qualifications
Erasmus Programme Certificate
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016QQI Level 5 - Merit
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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