Textile design graduate with a specialism in print, skilled in hand printing techniques including silkscreen, block printing, and heat transfer. Strong CAD and digital illustration ability using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate. I have industry exposure through exhibiting and print award shortlists, along with customer-facing and gallery assistant experience. I’m passionate about translating visual concepts into tactile textile outcomes and polished, print-ready designs.

Ruby Hicks

Textile design graduate with a specialism in print, skilled in hand printing techniques including silkscreen, block printing, and heat transfer. Strong CAD and digital illustration ability using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate. I have industry exposure through exhibiting and print award shortlists, along with customer-facing and gallery assistant experience. I’m passionate about translating visual concepts into tactile textile outcomes and polished, print-ready designs.

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Textile design graduate with a specialism in print, skilled in hand printing techniques including silkscreen, block printing, and heat transfer. Strong CAD and digital illustration ability using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate.

I have industry exposure through exhibiting and print award shortlists, along with customer-facing and gallery assistant experience. I’m passionate about translating visual concepts into tactile textile outcomes and polished, print-ready designs.

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Work Experience

Exhibitor / Live project exposure at New Designers 2026
January 1, 2026 - Present
Exhibited work as part of New Designers 2026.
Art Gallery Assistant (Experience Art Gallery Assistant – Bonington Gallery, Nottingham) at Bonington Gallery, Nottingham
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Supervised multiple gallery spaces and the bookshop. Supported visitors with welcome and information. Gained exposure to exhibitions and artists, building understanding of curatorship and visitor experience.
Experience Art Gallery Assistant at Bonington Gallery, Nottingham
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supervised multiple gallery spaces and the bookshop, supporting day-to-day operations. Provided visitor welcome and information support, and gained exposure to a range of exhibitions and artists. Developed a clearer understanding of curatorship through hands-on assistance and engagement with exhibition activity.
Experience Art Gallery Assistant (Bonington Gallery) at Bonington Gallery, Nottingham
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Supported multiple gallery spaces and the bookshop, providing visitor welcome and information. Worked across exhibitions with exposure to different artists and gained insight into curatorship and exhibition presentation.
Festival Volunteer at Oxfam Festival Volunteer
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Volunteer support for festival activities.
Work Experience (University of Wolverhampton) at University of Wolverhampton
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Work experience at the university.
Volunteer / Work Experience (Ikon Gallery) at Ikon Gallery
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Work experience supporting gallery activities.
Festival Volunteer at Oxfam Festival
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Volunteered at Oxfam Festival supporting event activity and working as part of a volunteer team.
Work Experience at University of Wolverhampton
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Completed work experience gaining further exposure to university and learning environments related to her field of study.
Work Experience at Ikon Gallery
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Completed work experience gaining insight into gallery operations and exposure to arts programming.
Front of House Food Service
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Delivered customer service and supported front-of-house operations. Followed food safety regulations to help maintain standards for customers and staff.
Work Experience (Ikon Gallery) at Ikon Gallery
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Front of House (Food Service)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Provided customer service and maintained food safety standards in a front-of-house environment.

Education

BA (Hons) Textile Design (2:1) at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
A Levels (Textile Design A, Fine Art B, Art History C) at King Edward VI College, Stourbridge
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
BA (Hons) Textile Design - 2:1 at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
A Levels (Textile Design - A, Fine Art - B, Art History - C) at King Edward VI College, Stourbridge
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
BA (Hons) Textile Design - 2:1 at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
A Levels - Textile Design (A), Fine Art (B), Art History (C) at King Edward VI College, Stourbridge
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
BA (Hons) Textile Design at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
A Levels (Textile Design (A), Fine Art (B), Art History (C)) at King Edward VI College, Stourbridge
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Textile Design (2:1)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
A Levels (Textile Design (A), Fine Art (B), Art History (C))
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Retail, Other, Professional Services

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