Hi, I am Mickey a Fashion designer based in Brisbane, Australia with nearly six years of valuable work experience accros a range of different areas in the industry such as high fashion, outerwear and high street fashion. As a designer I learned my skills as a teamplayer, freelancer and independent creative thinker, able to adapt to different brands and markets. I always hold the company’s value in mind whilst designing with a sharp eye for detail, form and intricate techniques. My creative solutions are brought to life with research, colour selections, sketching and technical drawings.…

Mickey Nerrings

Hi, I am Mickey a Fashion designer based in Brisbane, Australia with nearly six years of valuable work experience accros a range of different areas in the industry such as high fashion, outerwear and high street fashion. As a designer I learned my skills as a teamplayer, freelancer and independent creative thinker, able to adapt to different brands and markets. I always hold the company’s value in mind whilst designing with a sharp eye for detail, form and intricate techniques. My creative solutions are brought to life with research, colour selections, sketching and technical drawings.…

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Hi, I am Mickey a Fashion designer based in Brisbane, Australia with
nearly six years of valuable work experience accros a range of
different areas in the industry such as high fashion, outerwear and
high street fashion.

As a designer I learned my skills as a teamplayer, freelancer and
independent creative thinker, able to adapt to different brands and
markets. I always hold the company’s value in mind whilst designing
with a sharp eye for detail, form and intricate techniques. My creative
solutions are brought to life with research, colour selections,
sketching and technical drawings.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Manager & Designer at Copa Football
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Developed, updated and organized the production process for the brand; travelled Australia; founded and developed my own fashion brand; advised the team on new design ideas and techpacks.
Designer at Mexx
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Designer for heavy/soft woven and outerwear; co-leading responsibilities; fit sessions with Product Development; fabric sourcing; production trips to Istanbul; involved in fabric sourcing for FW24/25 and SS25/26; liaised with factories.
Junior Designer Soft Wovens & Structured Multi Product at Wyse London
June 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Luxurious ready-to-wear design focusing on dresses, skirts, trousers, jumpsuits, outerwear, jersey, swimwear and leather products; supported design manager; range builds; fabric sourcing; moodboards; CADs; daily liaison with factories in China, Turkey, India, Bangladesh and Germany; managed interns; print design.
Junior Designer Denim Men and Women at Newstar-Jeans
December 1, 2013 - February 1, 2015
In charge of designing seasonal men and women collections; advised factories on denim constructions, details and artworks; researched fabrics and finishes; assisted production; coordinated fit samples and aligned with ETAs; QA with factories in China, India and Bangladesh.
Menswear Internship at Walter Van Beirendonck
March 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Print design; learned new design methods; engaged with production process; coordinated Belgium atelier; attended fittings; evaluated samples and technical constructions; production communication with factories in India and Belgium; created CADs; hand print design; daily use of Photoshop and Illustrator; assisted backstage at Paris Fashion Week.
Freelance Apparel Designer / Product Developer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
6+ years freelance apparel designer and product developer; focus on outerwear and workwear; created CADs and tech packs; provided production coordination for clients (DAF Trucks, Keiretsu Europe B.V.).
Assistant Designer Soft Wovens Dresses at Lucky Monday
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Assistant designer for soft wovens dresses; designed seasonal collections; CADs, techpacks, fittings; collaborated with factories; contributed to trend analysis and range development.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Art & Fashion Design at Willem de Kooning Academy
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2019
MBO in Fashion & Management at Vitalis College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2014
Photography Short Course at Willem de Kooning Academy
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
DETEX Fabric Course at Vitalis College
April 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014

Qualifications

Photography Short Course
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
DETEX Fabric Course
April 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    paper MEXX January & February drop

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    Feminine silhouettes meet relaxed, oversized fits — designed to take
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