Former Rip Curl surf wear designer with experience across wetsuits, wake vests, boardshorts, and performance-driven apparel. I now freelance with teams who need hands-on design support from concept through to production. With experience across the full product lifecycle, I bring a strong focus on technical garment design, print and colour development, and performance surf and wetsuit design. My process includes trend research, concept creation, CADs, material and trim research, fit development, wear testing, and production-ready tech packs. I have a strong understanding of performance materials, construction methods, and clear factory communication within fast-moving product calendars. Currently available for freelance projects, collaborations, and brand partnerships. Feel free to DM or email: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Charlotte Butterworth

Former Rip Curl surf wear designer with experience across wetsuits, wake vests, boardshorts, and performance-driven apparel. I now freelance with teams who need hands-on design support from concept through to production. With experience across the full product lifecycle, I bring a strong focus on technical garment design, print and colour development, and performance surf and wetsuit design. My process includes trend research, concept creation, CADs, material and trim research, fit development, wear testing, and production-ready tech packs. I have a strong understanding of performance materials, construction methods, and clear factory communication within fast-moving product calendars. Currently available for freelance projects, collaborations, and brand partnerships. Feel free to DM or email: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Available to hire

Former Rip Curl surf wear designer with experience across wetsuits, wake vests, boardshorts, and performance-driven apparel.

I now freelance with teams who need hands-on design support from concept through to production. With experience across the full product lifecycle, I bring a strong focus on technical garment design, print and colour development, and performance surf and wetsuit design.

My process includes trend research, concept creation, CADs, material and trim research, fit development, wear testing, and production-ready tech packs. I have a strong understanding of performance materials, construction methods, and clear factory communication within fast-moving product calendars.

Currently available for freelance projects, collaborations, and brand partnerships.
Feel free to DM or email: Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Women’s Wetsuits and Boardshorts Designer at Rip Curl
October 24, 2022 - January 31, 2025
Production Assistant at Nasteski The Label
October 4, 2021 - June 3, 2022
Pattern Cutting, Machinist (coverstitch, overlocker, single needle straight stitch machine), trims and finishes, hand sewing.
Production and Operations Assistant at Zee Wetsuits Australia
February 1, 2021 - December 20, 2021
Pattern cutting, Fabric lays, customer service, machine work (flatlocker, blindstitch), logistics management, order management, stock management

Education

Bachelor of Fashion Design and Technology at RMIT University
February 6, 2017 - November 29, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Other, Travel & Hospitality