I am a textile designer with more than two decades of experience across the textile industry, specializing in print and woven jacquard design, product development, and sales. I have worked in both Australia and Europe, leading end-to-end development and taking on senior and supervisory roles. I am reliable, loyal, and highly capable, with a track record of delivering high-quality fabric ranges and shaping design strategies from concept to production. I am a collaborative professional who excels in cross-functional teams, translating client feedback into final products, managing QA processes, and mentoring junior designers. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning creative ideas into manufacturable solutions that meet timelines and quality standards.

Valerie Roose

I am a textile designer with more than two decades of experience across the textile industry, specializing in print and woven jacquard design, product development, and sales. I have worked in both Australia and Europe, leading end-to-end development and taking on senior and supervisory roles. I am reliable, loyal, and highly capable, with a track record of delivering high-quality fabric ranges and shaping design strategies from concept to production. I am a collaborative professional who excels in cross-functional teams, translating client feedback into final products, managing QA processes, and mentoring junior designers. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning creative ideas into manufacturable solutions that meet timelines and quality standards.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Designer | Textile Design, Product Development & Sales at Belgotex
July 1, 2010 - February 1, 2023
Sales & quota delivery; End-to-end product development; Design lead for patterns, new weave textures, fabric ranges; Customer and mill liaison; Translating customer design feedback to final product; Fabric sampling; Supervision and training of Junior Designers & Sample Team; Management of Q&A (including Martindale test rating); Design file catalogue management; General administration.
Product Design & Development Specialist at Belgotex
January 1, 2005 - July 1, 2010
Design - patterns, new weave textures, fabric ranges; End-to-end product development; Customer and mill liaison; Translating customer design feedback to final product; Fabric sampling; Supervision and training of Junior Designers & Sample Team; Management of Q&A (including Martindale test rating); Design file catalogue management; General administration.
Textile Designer at Beaulieu Technical Textiles
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2004
Textile Designer focusing on patterns and weave textures; involvement in fabric ranges and product development within the Kruishoutem facility.
Textile Designer at Deslee
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Textile Designer at Deslee, Mouscron (Walloon Region, Belgium).

Education

Diploma, Textile Design at PTI Kortrijk
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1996

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services