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I am a self-motivated print designer with 5+ years of experience in the textile industry, blending hand-painted and computer-aided design to create original prints. I thrive on collaboration with clients to translate stories into compelling patterns, and I stay ahead of trends through research and hands-on experimentation. I am adaptable, customer-focused, and committed to learning and growing in dynamic environments.…I am a self-motivated print designer with 5+ years of experience in the textile industry, blending hand-painted and computer-aided design to create original prints. I thrive on collaboration with clients to translate stories into compelling patterns, and I stay ahead of trends through research and hands-on experimentation. I am adaptable, customer-focused, and committed to learning and growing in dynamic environments.

Tobi Bankole

Textile Designer, Designer, Illustrator, +2

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I am a self-motivated print designer with 5+ years of experience in the textile industry, blending hand-painted and computer-aided design to create original prints. I thrive on collaboration with clients to translate stories into compelling patterns, and I stay ahead of trends through research and hands-on experimentation. I am adaptable, customer-focused, and committed to learning and growing in dynamic environments.…I am a self-motivated print designer with 5+ years of experience in the textile industry, blending hand-painted and computer-aided design to create original prints. I thrive on collaboration with clients to translate stories into compelling patterns, and I stay ahead of trends through research and hands-on experimentation. I am adaptable, customer-focused, and committed to learning and growing in dynamic environments.

Available to hire

I am a self-motivated print designer with 5+ years of experience in the textile industry, blending hand-painted and computer-aided design to create original prints. I thrive on collaboration with clients to translate stories into compelling patterns, and I stay ahead of trends through research and hands-on experimentation. I am adaptable, customer-focused, and committed to learning and growing in dynamic environments.

Skills

Surface Pattern Design

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Print Designer at Apricot

August 1, 2022 - Present

Designing original print artworks from scratch through hand painting, freehand sketching, and computer-generated designs. Creating embroidery designs. Researching print and colour ideas, identifying key seasonal trends, and aligning them with each story. Preparing prints for production with workable repeats, colour separation, and Pantone references. Maintaining the design tracker and presenting prints to the Buying team. Recolouring and reworking bought artworks and archived prints. Conducting comp shop analysis to support the team.

Designer at Jainco

October 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Designing prints and graphics for baby and childrenswear across multi-products. Collaborating with clients such as Matalan, Peacocks, Next, and DKNY. Researching latest childrenswear trends and producing trend reports. Working with Far East suppliers; producing CADs and technical specs for factories. Using PLM systems to manage data and workflow.

Freelance Print Designer at Pebble Design Studio

February 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Designing original prints for womenswear via hand painting, freehand sketching, or computer drawings. Producing seasonal groups of prints based on current catwalk trends.

Print Designer at Dennis Day Ltd

December 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Creating new prints for clients, including allover and placement prints. Working with clients such as JD Williams, Shop Direct, Simple Be and Debenhams. Reacting to current catwalk trends and colour separating prints for screen printing. Conducting shop research and reporting to the team. Coordinating with Far East print mills and print studios; producing repeats and managing production ready files. Mentoring junior designers.

Junior Print Designer at Dennis Day Ltd

April 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018

Re-colouring prints for seasonal palettes and developing multiple colourways. Assisting with researching current print trends. Reworking original print artworks for production, including placement prints, following pattern lay plans. Visual CAD presentations of prints on garments; chasing and approving strike-offs and sampling.

Design Admin Assistant at Dennis Day Ltd

June 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017

Recolouring and rescaling prints to meet customer requests. General admin duties such as organising print archives and sending print packs to Far East mills.