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I'm Sarah Flynn, an award-winning Irish fashion and textile designer based in Barcelona, with over five years of international experience across Dublin, London, and Barcelona. I combine analytical thinking with strong trend awareness to deliver best-selling multi-product collections, specializing in knitwear, print, and graphic design from concept to production. I'm highly organized and detail-oriented, bringing a keen eye for colour, texture and pattern across womenswear, menswear and kidswear to translate market insights into commercially successful products. I'm seeking new design opportunities and am eager to bring my technical design expertise to drive product innovation and support brand growth. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and am passionate about designing successful customer product.…I'm Sarah Flynn, an award-winning Irish fashion and textile designer based in Barcelona, with over five years of international experience across Dublin, London, and Barcelona. I combine analytical thinking with strong trend awareness to deliver best-selling multi-product collections, specializing in knitwear, print, and graphic design from concept to production. I'm highly organized and detail-oriented, bringing a keen eye for colour, texture and pattern across womenswear, menswear and kidswear to translate market insights into commercially successful products. I'm seeking new design opportunities and am eager to bring my technical design expertise to drive product innovation and support brand growth. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and am passionate about designing successful customer product.

Sarah Flynn

Textile Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, +1

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I'm Sarah Flynn, an award-winning Irish fashion and textile designer based in Barcelona, with over five years of international experience across Dublin, London, and Barcelona. I combine analytical thinking with strong trend awareness to deliver best-selling multi-product collections, specializing in knitwear, print, and graphic design from concept to production. I'm highly organized and detail-oriented, bringing a keen eye for colour, texture and pattern across womenswear, menswear and kidswear to translate market insights into commercially successful products. I'm seeking new design opportunities and am eager to bring my technical design expertise to drive product innovation and support brand growth. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and am passionate about designing successful customer product.…I'm Sarah Flynn, an award-winning Irish fashion and textile designer based in Barcelona, with over five years of international experience across Dublin, London, and Barcelona. I combine analytical thinking with strong trend awareness to deliver best-selling multi-product collections, specializing in knitwear, print, and graphic design from concept to production. I'm highly organized and detail-oriented, bringing a keen eye for colour, texture and pattern across womenswear, menswear and kidswear to translate market insights into commercially successful products. I'm seeking new design opportunities and am eager to bring my technical design expertise to drive product innovation and support brand growth. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and am passionate about designing successful customer product.

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I’m Sarah Flynn, an award-winning Irish fashion and textile designer based in Barcelona, with over five years of international experience across Dublin, London, and Barcelona.

I combine analytical thinking with strong trend awareness to deliver best-selling multi-product collections, specializing in knitwear, print, and graphic design from concept to production. I’m highly organized and detail-oriented, bringing a keen eye for colour, texture and pattern across womenswear, menswear and kidswear to translate market insights into commercially successful products.

I’m seeking new design opportunities and am eager to bring my technical design expertise to drive product innovation and support brand growth. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and am passionate about designing successful customer product.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Multi-Product Fashion Designer (Knitwear & Graphic Specialist) at InFashion Trading Ltd

July 1, 2024 - Present

Design and develop trend-driven knitwear, sweaters, wovens, jacquard, print, textile graphics and multi-product collections for womenswear, menswear, and kidswear for international clients across EU, UK, US (e.g., LPP brands such as Reserved, CROPP, Sinsay, House; PepCo, Ochnik, Whispering Smith). Lead design development from concept to production, including trend research, colour exploration, silhouette planning, yarn and fabric sourcing, yarn development, gauge selection and sampling. Create original knitwear, jacquard, graphics, motifs, placement, and textile artwork aligned with seasonal trends and client briefs. Produce technical sheets, technologist drawings, knit/stitch graphs, and artwork specifications to ensure seamless production and timely deliveries. Collaborate daily with Head of Design in Poland and cross-functional teams in Dhaka and Bangladesh, currently overseeing Head of Design responsibilities during maternity leave since Feb 26.

Junior Print Designer at Styletex Ltd. - Fashion Design & Manufacture, Dublin

April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024

Researched catwalk and high-street trends, developing original designs for womenswear (sizes 4-36) and girlswear (1-16) for UK retailers such as NEXT, FLT, Roman, George at ASDA, ASOS, Miss Selfridge. Presented mood, trend, colour and print boards weekly using Photoshop, Illustrator and Wacom Tablet. Built strong relationships with senior designers, pattern makers, machinists, factories and international suppliers to deliver garments and prints. Managed technical sheets, specification sheets, artworks colourways, pantones, strike-offs, and collaborated with suppliers across Turkey, UK, China and in-house factories in Morocco. Drove rapid product sampling and quality control to achieve on-time delivery and client satisfaction.

Textile Designer at Eragh Mihalakis Textile Design Studio

June 1, 2023 - Present

Design seasonal textile prints collections hand-painted and digital for womenswear, kidswear and lifestyle brands; showcased at international trade shows including Premiere Vision Paris and New York. Successfully sold S/S24 prints to Victoria’s Secret, supporting client briefs and international buyer meetings.

Freelance Knitwear Designer and Technical Designer at Akash Essence

July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Freelance design for a Luxembourg-based start-up slow-fashion brand using 100% natural materials and artisanal craftsmanship; responsible for knitwear design and technical design.

Founder and Knitwear Designer at Independent Collection by Sarah Flynn

December 1, 2023 - Present

Launched an independent capsule knitwear collection of 100% merino wool sweaters & accessories. Designed full process from concept, development, yarn sourcing, sampling to final handmade production. Collaborated with a small Dublin-based team of hand knitters to produce limited handmade collection.

Designer at Paul Vogel Design, UK

March 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

Designed exclusive menswear prints for collections for US clients/tradeshows.

Technical Fashion & Textile Graphic Designer at MIDWAY

June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023

Led product development for Irish men’s streetwear brand from concept, design, colour exploration, sampling, production to final launch. Produced a variety of technical sheets, artwork specs and CADS. Collaborated with creative director adapting designs to brand aesthetics, vision and artistic direction. Executed trend-driven, market-aligned designs in fashion, textiles, print/graphics and knitwear that elevate brand identity with originality and exclusivity.

Childrenswear Graduate Designer at Dunnes Stores, Dublin

October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022

Designed for Childrenswear Main Ranges (Babies & Nightwear) and Leigh Tucker Willow Brand. Identified trends for targeted customers using WGSN, fashion trends and consumer insights. Produced a variety of innovative, contemporary kidswear collections (ages 0-14) and original print designs from initial concept to finished products for multi-product ranges: girlswear, boyswear, babies, newborn, nightwear, activewear, footwear and accessories. Designed best-selling garments meeting sales and margin targets. Developed mood boards, trend boards, colour palettes, fabrics, yarns, technical sheets, specs and print collections into commercial customer products. Presented weekly market competitor analysis, trend and trade reports. Collaborated closely with creative director, buyers, senior designers, design teams, merchandisers and suppliers to ensure timely development. Managed multi-product collections, range planning, admin, photoshoots, campaigns and deadlines.