I am a fashion designer with nearly 10 years of experience across women's wear, apparel, footwear, and accessories. I have a strong background in CAD design, trend research, and range development, and I create commercial, customer-focused collections. I currently contribute at N Brown, translating trend research into best-selling products, collaborating with Buying, QA, and suppliers to improve fit, quality, and fabric innovation, and introducing new stretch fabrics and co-ord ranges. I also mentor placement students and take inspiration trips to fashion capitals such as Paris and Madrid.

Ruth McCallum

I am a fashion designer with nearly 10 years of experience across women's wear, apparel, footwear, and accessories. I have a strong background in CAD design, trend research, and range development, and I create commercial, customer-focused collections. I currently contribute at N Brown, translating trend research into best-selling products, collaborating with Buying, QA, and suppliers to improve fit, quality, and fabric innovation, and introducing new stretch fabrics and co-ord ranges. I also mentor placement students and take inspiration trips to fashion capitals such as Paris and Madrid.

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I am a fashion designer with nearly 10 years of experience across women’s wear, apparel, footwear, and accessories. I have a strong background in CAD design, trend research, and range development, and I create commercial, customer-focused collections.

I currently contribute at N Brown, translating trend research into best-selling products, collaborating with Buying, QA, and suppliers to improve fit, quality, and fabric innovation, and introducing new stretch fabrics and co-ord ranges. I also mentor placement students and take inspiration trips to fashion capitals such as Paris and Madrid.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Print Designer at The Vinyl Print Co
July 31, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Created repeat prints for online store collections.
Designer at NBrown (JD Williams & Simply Be)
July 1, 2021 - Present
Designed woven product across dresses, tops, occasion wear, soft bottoms, outerwear, formalwear, and footwear/accessories; translated trend research into commercial, best-selling products; created CADs and tech packs with daily supplier communication (China, India, UK); partnered with Buying, QA, and suppliers to enhance fit, quality, and fabric innovation; delivered regular trend presentations and market analysis to inform range planning; supported product development to meet key deadlines; mentored placement students; attended inspiration trips to Paris and Madrid.
Freelance Print Designer at The Vinyl Print Co
July 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Created repeat prints for online store collections. Developed digital prints, supported by CAD workflows; collaborated with design team.
Designer at N Brown (JD Williams & Simply Be)
July 1, 2021 - Present
Designed woven apparel across dresses, tops, occasion wear, soft bottoms, outerwear, formalwear, and footwear/accessories. Delivered cohesive, customer-focused collections; translated trend research into commercial, best-selling products and secured multiple sign-offs. Created CADs and tech packs with daily communications to China/India and UK suppliers. Partnered with Buying, QA, and suppliers to improve fit, quality, and fabric innovation, introducing new stretch fabrics and co-ord ranges. Delivered regular trend presentations and market analysis to inform range planning and highlight opportunities. Supported product development through tech packs, fit sessions, and supplier collaboration to meet critical-path deadlines. Presented trend briefings to senior leadership, mentored placement students, and attended inspiration/shopping trips (Paris, Madrid).
Designer at Diffuse Fashion Ltd
June 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Managed department (bottoms: trousers, skirts, shorts) and designed full multi-product ranges for clients and in-house; created tech packs, sourced fabrics, and liaised with factories in China to deliver commercial, price-sensitive designs; partnered with QA and Merchandising to ensure accuracy and timely sample approvals; supported client meetings and showroom presentations, reinforcing strong customer relationships.
Designer at Kakoo Fashion Ltd (Glamorous)
April 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025
Assisted in design and development of trend-led women’s wear collections; produced CADs, researched fabrics, and prepared tech packs to support the design team.
Designer at Diffuse Fashion Ltd
April 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025
Assisted in design and development of trend-led women's wear collections. Produced CADs, researched fabrics, and prepared tech packs to support the design team.
Assistant Designer at Poetic Gem
May 1, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Supported denim design team with CAD work and trend research; contributed to collection development.
Sales Assistant at Akh An Fabrics
December 31, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Sourced fabrics and assisted with design and garment manufacturing for small fashion houses.
Assistant Designer at Denim PVP Paris
December 31, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Assistant Designer contributing CAD work and trend research for denim collections.
Sales Assistant at Akhban Fabrics
December 31, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Assisted with design, sourcing, and garment manufacturing for small fashion houses.
Assistant Designer at Lola Loves Boutique
August 31, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Designed and developed boutique women’s wear collections; assisted with pattern cutting and garment construction.
Assistant Designer at Lola Loves Boutique
August 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Designed and developed boutique women’s wear collections; assisted with pattern cutting and garment construction.
Design Intern at Gemini Fashion
July 31, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Supported senior denim designer; contributed CAD work and trend research for women’s wear collections.
Design Intern at Gemini Fashion
July 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Shadowed denim design team, supporting with CADs and range development.
Assistant at Etna Design House / Lily Vintage
December 31, 2015 - October 16, 2025
Assisted with design, sourcing, and garment manufacturing for small fashion houses.

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion Design at University of Central Lancashire
September 1, 2012 - July 30, 2016
1st class honours
BA (Hons) Fashion Design (With Sandwich) First Class Honours at University of Central Lancashire
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment