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I’m a designer from Preston
Freelance apparel designer focused on womenswear with supporting mens experience. I design multiproduct categories and build clean tech packs. I have some experience in measurement specs and can work with graphics, including repeats, embroidery or placement prints and can provide color, and trim direction. Skilled in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. I work fast, organize feedback clearly, and support brands from concept to production handoff. Available for capsules, seasonal lines, and ongoing updates.
Experience Level
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Designer at Arne Clo
January 1, 2024 - PresentResearching trends and developing a new product range aligned with the brand; creating detailed design sheets and tech packs; coordinating with logistics and product teams; daily communication with overseas factories to ensure smooth development; fabric sourcing and lab dips; approving fabrics and trims; regular CP tracking and factory chasing to manage lead times; weekly fit sessions and amendments to designs and specs; overseeing product development from start to finish; other ad-hoc duties.
Designer at SURRIDGE SPORT / SDL GROUP
January 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025Researching trends and developing new product ranges including print; working closely with factories to ensure garments are CAD-compliant and approving products accordingly; creating bespoke graphics for clubs and universities and communicating with clients to ensure designs meet requirements; updating spec sheets based on customer feedback and preferred fit; working closely with design team and buyers for efficient product development.
Junior Designer at Karbhari Fashions Ltd
September 13, 2021 - April 29, 2022Designing for fast fashion brands such as PrettyLittleThing and Boohoo, as well as the in-house StyleOfTheDay brand; researching upcoming colour, fabric, style and trends; communicating with buyers and designing to their requirements; detailed tech packs and spec sheets, including graphic designs; frequent visits to UK factories to discuss designs with manufacturers and amend patterns/specs; regular fabric & trim sourcing.
Design Assistant at International Garments Group Ltd
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Designing for fast fashion brands such as PrettyLittleThing and Boohoo, as well as in-house brands Aurors and Millionaire Homme, sold to TK Maxx; trend research and CADing; communicating with buyers and designing to their requirements; detailed tech packs and specs, including graphic designs; liaising with overseas factories to stay up to date with samples; weekly sample checks; maintaining spreadsheets of samples; in-house print and embroidery sampling; concepts and shop floor tasks.
Junior Womenswear Design Intern at Matalan
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025Assisted the womenswear design team with researching upcoming trends, creating trend packs and colour boards; CADing designs and creating informative spec sheets for suppliers; print development; worked closely with buyers, wider teams and factories as part of the role.
Designer at Arne Clo
January 1, 2024 - PresentResearching into new trends and developing a new product range that aligns with the brand. Creating detailed design sheets and tech sheets. Working closely with logistics and product teams. Communicating with overseas factories daily to ensure smooth running of designs and development. Fabric sourcing, lab dips, and approving fabrics and trims. Regular CP tracking and factory chasing to stay on top of development and lead times. Weekly fit sessions and amending designs and specs accordingly. Overseeing product development from start to finish. Ad-hoc duties as required.
Designer at SURRIDGE SPORT/SDL Group
January 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025Researching into new trends and developing new product ranges including prints. Working closely with factories to ensure garments are as per CADs and approving products accordingly. Creating bespoke graphics for clubs and universities and communicating with clients to ensure designs meet their requirements. Updating spec sheets based on customer feedback. Working closely with the design team and buyers for efficient product development.
Junior Designer at KARBHARI FASHIONS LTD
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Designing for fast fashion brands such as PrettyLittleThing and Boohoo, as well as our own brand StyleOfTheDay. Conducting ongoing research of upcoming colour, fabric, style and trends. Communicating with Buyers and designing to their requirements. Producing detailed tech packs and spec sheets, including graphic designs. Frequent visits to UK factories to discuss designs with manufacturers and amend patterns/specs as desired. Regular fabric and trim sourcing.
Design Assistant at INTERNATIONAL GARMENTS GROUP LTD
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Designing for fast fashion brands such as PrettyLittleThing & Boohoo, as well as our own brands Aurors and Millionaire Homme, which sold to TK Maxx. Conducting trend research and CAD work. Communicating with Buyers and designing to their requirements. Producing detailed tech packs and spec sheets, including graphic designs. Liaising with overseas factories to keep up to date with samples. Weekly sample checks. Maintaining spreadsheets of samples and orders. In-house print and embroidery sampling and coordination.
Junior Womenswear Design Intern at MATALAN
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025Spent 12 months assisting the womenswear design team with researching upcoming trends, creating trend packs and colour boards, CADing up designs, and creating informative spec sheets to send to suppliers. Assisted with print development. Worked closely with buyers, wider teams and factories as part of the role.
Designer at ARNE CLO
January 1, 2024 - PresentDesigner researching trends and developing new product ranges, creating detailed design and tech packs, coordinating with logistics and overseas factories to ensure smooth development, fabric sourcing and trims approval, CP tracking and factory chasing, weekly fit sessions, and overseeing product development from start to finish.
Designer at SURRIDGE SPORT/SDL GROUP
January 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025Researching trends and developing new product ranges including print; working closely with factories to ensure garments follow CADs and approving products; creating bespoke graphics for clubs and universities; updating spec sheets based on client feedback and fit; collaborating with design team and buyers for efficient development.
Junior Designer at KARBHARI FASHIONS LTD
January 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025Designing for fast fashion brands such as PrettyLittleThing and Boohoo, and for the StyleOfTheDay brand; researching upcoming colours/fabrics/styles; communicating with buyers; producing detailed tech packs and specs including graphics; visiting UK factories to discuss designs and adjust patterns; sourcing fabrics and trims.
Design Assistant at INTERNATIONAL GARMENTS GROUP LTD
January 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025Designing for fast fashion brands including PrettyLittleThing, Boohoo, Aurors and Millionaire Homme (TK Maxx); researching trends; creating tech packs and specs; liaising with overseas factories; weekly sample checks; maintaining sample spreadsheets; in-house print and embroidery sampling; commercial shop involvement.
Junior Womenswear Design Intern at MATALAN
January 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025Assisted womenswear design team with trend research, trend packs and colour boards; CADed designs and created informative spec sheets; collaborated with buyers, wider teams and factories; involved in print development.
Designer at Arne Clo
January 1, 2024 - PresentResearching into new trends and developing new product range that align with the brand; Creating detailed design sheets and tech sheets; Working closely with logistics and product teams; Communicating with overseas factories daily to ensure smooth running of designs and development; Fabric sourcing, lab dips, approving fabrics and trims; Regular CP tracking and factory chasing to keep on top of development and lead times; Weekly fit sessions and amending design and specs accordingly; Overseeing product development from start to finish; Ad-hoc duties.
Designer at Surridge Sport/SDL Group
January 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025Researching into new trends and developing new product ranges including print; Working closely with factories to ensure garments are as per CADs and approving products accordingly; Creating bespoke graphics for clubs and universities and communicating with clients to ensure designs meet their requirements; Updating spec sheets based on customer feedback and preferred fit; Working closely with the design team and buyers for efficient product development.
Junior Designer at Karbhari Fashions Ltd
January 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025Designing for fast fashion brands such as PrettyLittleThing & Boohoo, as well as our own brand StyleOfTheDay; Constant research of upcoming colour / fabric / style and trends; Communicating with Buyers and designing to their requirements; Detailed tech packs and spec sheets, including graphic designs; Frequent visits to UK factories to discuss designs with manufacturers and amending patterns/specs as desired with machinist; Regular Fabric & Trim sourcing.
Design Assistant at International Garments Group Ltd
January 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025Designing for fast fashion brands such as PrettyLittleThing & Boohoo, as well as our own brands, Aurors and Millionaire Homme, which sold to TK Maxx; Constant research of upcoming trends and CAD accordingly; Communicating with Buyers and designing to their requirements; Detailed tech packs and spec sheets, including graphic designs; Liaising with overseas factories to keep up to date with samples; Weekly sample checks; Keeping spreadsheets of samples up to date; In-house print and embroidery sampling; Comp Shops.
Junior Womenswear Design Intern at Matalan
January 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025Spent 12 months assisting the womenswear design team with researching upcoming trends, creating trend packs and colour boards; CAD up designs and create informative spec sheets; print developing; Working closely with buyers, wider teams and factories; help with tasks as necessary.
Designer at Arne Clo
January 1, 2024 - PresentResearching trends and developing product ranges aligned with the brand; creating detailed design and tech sheets; coordinating with logistics and overseas factories to ensure smooth development; fabric sourcing and approvals; CP tracking and factory chasing to manage lead times; weekly fit sessions and revisions; overseeing development from start to finish.
Designer at SURRIDGE SPORT/SDL GROUP
January 1, 2024 - October 25, 2025Researching trends and developing new product ranges including print; liaising with factories to ensure CAD accuracy; creating bespoke graphics for clubs and universities and communicating with clients to ensure designs meet requirements; updating specification sheets based on feedback and fit; collaborating with the design team and buyers for efficient product development.
Junior Designer at KARBHARI FASHIONS LTD
January 1, 2022 - October 25, 2025Designing for fast fashion brands such as PrettyLittleThing & Boohoo, plus own Brand StyleOfTheDay; constant trend research; communicating with buyers; producing tech packs and specs; frequent UK factory visits to discuss designs and adjust patterns.
Design Assistant at INTERNATIONAL GARMENTS GROUP LTD
January 1, 2021 - October 25, 2025Designed for fast fashion brands such as PrettyLittleThing and Boohoo, as well as our own brands Aurors and Millionaire Homme; trend cad/ CAD; communicating with buyers; producing tech packs and spec sheets; liaising with overseas factories; weekly sample checks; in-house print and embroidery sampling; maintaining sample spreadsheets.
Junior Womenswear Design Intern at MATALAN
January 1, 2019 - October 25, 2025Spent 12 months assisting the womenswear design team with trend research, creating trend packs and colour boards; CADing designs and producing informative spec sheets; print development; working closely with buyers, wider teams and factories.
Education
BA Hons Fashion Design with Sandwich at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020BA Hons Fashion Design (With Sandwich) - 1st Class at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020BA Hons Fashion Design at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020BA Hons Fashion Design with Sandwich at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020BA HONS FASHION DESIGN WITH SANDWICH at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020Qualifications
Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, Other, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
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