I’m Matt Duckett, a graphic and print designer and art director with over 20 years in the fashion and homeware industries. I design graphics and prints across Mens, Womens, Girls and Boys apparel, lead creative direction, and manage teams from concept to production. I enjoy collaborating across product areas, liaising with factories, and shaping seasonal lines with strong storytelling and innovative techniques. I’ve worked with global brands including Levi’s and Alexander McQueen, taught design at Ravensbourne University and Southampton Solent University, and contributed to magazines such as Creative Review and Dazed. I’m passionate about mentoring, exploring new techniques, and delivering compelling visuals that elevate products and brands.

Matt Duckett

I’m Matt Duckett, a graphic and print designer and art director with over 20 years in the fashion and homeware industries. I design graphics and prints across Mens, Womens, Girls and Boys apparel, lead creative direction, and manage teams from concept to production. I enjoy collaborating across product areas, liaising with factories, and shaping seasonal lines with strong storytelling and innovative techniques. I’ve worked with global brands including Levi’s and Alexander McQueen, taught design at Ravensbourne University and Southampton Solent University, and contributed to magazines such as Creative Review and Dazed. I’m passionate about mentoring, exploring new techniques, and delivering compelling visuals that elevate products and brands.

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I’m Matt Duckett, a graphic and print designer and art director with over 20 years in the fashion and homeware industries. I design graphics and prints across Mens, Womens, Girls and Boys apparel, lead creative direction, and manage teams from concept to production. I enjoy collaborating across product areas, liaising with factories, and shaping seasonal lines with strong storytelling and innovative techniques.

I’ve worked with global brands including Levi’s and Alexander McQueen, taught design at Ravensbourne University and Southampton Solent University, and contributed to magazines such as Creative Review and Dazed. I’m passionate about mentoring, exploring new techniques, and delivering compelling visuals that elevate products and brands.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Print and Graphics Manager for Mens, Womens, Girls and Boys Activewear at Old Navy
April 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016
Managed 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, 2014
In 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, 2009
Managed 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, 2024
Managing 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, 2020
In 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, 2006
Designed 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, 2004
Designed 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 - Present
Creative 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 - Present
Visiting 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 - Present
Lecturer 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 - Present
Creative 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, 2016
Managed 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.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Brighton University
September 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Diploma in Foundation studies at Camberwell College of Arts
September 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Brighton University
September 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Diploma in Foundation Studies at Camberwell College of Arts
September 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other, Consumer Goods