Available to hire
I am a Graphic / Print Designer and Art Director with 20 years in the fashion and homeware industry, designing graphics and prints across Mens, Womens, Girls and Boys apparel. I have been involved with managing and executing all phases of the design process, as well as providing forecasts, creative direction and range planning.
I have lived and worked internationally, lectured and tutored at leading universities, and had work published in leading journals. I regularly contribute to magazines such as Dazed and Confused, Love Magazine and Creative Review.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Print and Graphics Manager for Mens, Womens, Girls and Boys Activewear at Old Navy
April 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016Managed a team of designers, overseeing all graphic and print output for Old Navy Active clothing. Created and presented creative direction and the finalized Active line. Worked with other product areas to range plan each seasonal line. Liaised with factories, advising on developments, new techniques, washes and applications.
Graphics Manager for Menswear and Womenswear at Timberland
August 1, 2010 - April 1, 2014In charge of the design of graphics for all product areas including t-shirts, shirts, branding, and labeling. Created mood boards and themes and traveled internationally for design inspiration. Briefed other designers on seasonal projects including liaison and collaboration with the US Timberland Team. Presented new designs and concepts to Timberland buyers worldwide.
Head of Menswear Graphics at GAP INC
September 1, 2006 - February 1, 2009Managed a team designing graphics for all product areas including t-shirts, shirts, branding, and labeling. Created themes and mood boards for season-specific graphics, as well as rapid response ranges. Traveled extensively for research and inspiration to Tokyo, New York and around Europe. In charge of new techniques, washes and applications.
Print and Graphics Director for Womenswear and Menswear at Levi's
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2024Managing a team of print and graphic designers for all American, Asian and European Markets. Overseeing concept and direction for graphic and print seasonal direction. Briefing designers and presenting to merchandisers for each line across Levi's. Liaising with factories, advising on developments, new techniques, washes and applications.
Creative Consultant for Womenswear and Menswear at Alexander McQueen
August 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020In charge of the design of graphics for t-shirts. Creating mood boards and themes. Briefing other designers and liaising with other McQueen teams. Presented new designs and concepts to McQueen buyers.
Menswear Graphics Designer at Firetrap
May 1, 2005 - August 1, 2006Designed prints for t-shirts, shirts, sweaters, jackets and branding. Created mood boards for seasonal graphics. Created graphics for invitations, showrooms and shop displays. Traveled to factories in Morocco, Hong Kong and China to oversee production.
Print Designer/Illustrator at RUDE
January 1, 2003 - December 1, 2004Designed prints for men’s and women’s clothing, including t-shirts, dresses, shirts and accessories. Designed seasonal look books, branding and marketing.
Design Consultant at Publicwrk (Freelance)
July 1, 2022 - PresentCreative Direction / Graphics & Print / Animation consulting for various fashion and homeware companies. Graphic & Print design, branding and trend direction to animation and video production.
Visiting Lecturer / Tutor at Ravensbourne University
September 1, 2016 - PresentVisiting lecturer and graphic design tutoring at Ravensbourne University. Teaching students on the BA (Hons) fashion course specifically about graphics, prints, branding and marketing within fashion.
Visiting Lecturer / Tutor at Southampton Solent University
November 1, 2017 - PresentLecturer and fashion design tutoring at Southampton Solent University. Teaching 2nd and 3rd year students on the BA (Hons) fashion graphics course about technology in fashion and how to use it for creative results.
Design Consultant at Publicwrk (Design Consultancy)
July 1, 2022 - PresentCreative Direction / Graphics & Print / Animation. Consulting for various fashion and homeware companies, covering graphic direction, print design, branding and trend direction, to animation and video production.
Print and Graphics Manager for Activewear at Old Navy
April 1, 2014 - July 31, 2016Managed a team of designers, overseeing all graphic and print output for Old Navy Active clothing. Created and presented creative direction and the finalized Active line. Worked with other product areas to range plan each seasonal line. Liaised with factories, advising on developments, new techniques, washes and applications.
Print and Graphics Manager at Old Navy
April 1, 2014 - July 31, 2016Managed a team of designers, overseeing all graphic and print output for Old Navy Active clothing. Created and presented creative direction and the finalized Active line. Worked with other product areas to range plan each seasonal line. Liaised with factories, advising on developments, new techniques, washes and applications.
Graphics Manager at Timberland
August 1, 2010 - April 30, 2014In charge of the design of graphics for all product areas including t-shirts, shirts, branding, and labeling. Created mood boards and themes and traveled internationally for design inspiration. Briefed other designers on seasonal projects including liaison and collaboration with the US Timberland Team. Presented new designs and concepts to Timberland buyers worldwide.
Creative Consultant (Graphic / Print / Animation) at Design Consultant (Freelance)
July 1, 2022 - PresentCreative direction, graphics & print, branding and trend direction, plus animation and video production consulting for various fashion and homeware clients.
Education
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Brighton University
September 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003Diploma in Foundation studies at Camberwell College of Arts
September 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Brighton University
September 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003Diploma in Foundation Studies at Camberwell College of Arts
September 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000BA (Hons) Graphic Design 2:1 at Brighton University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003Diploma in Foundation Studies at Camberwell College of Arts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other, Consumer Goods, Education
Hire a Graphic Designer
We have the best graphic designer experts on Twine. Hire a graphic designer in Brighton today.