MJ

Matilda Jansen

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Fashion Design & Marketing graduate specialising in illustration, print design and visual storytelling.

About

Fashion Design & Marketing graduate specialising in illustration, print design and visual storytelling. Creates original commercial concepts inspired by nature, travel, heritage and narrative, transforming sketchbook ideas into considered prints, repeat patterns and finished visual outcomes.

Experienced in product development, garment sampling and seasonal research, with strong studio and content skills including styling, photography support and day-to-day operations. Also leads creative development and brand/product experience from concept through to sale.

  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Manufacturing
  • Other

Projects · 2

This process journal is a collection of the sketchbooks, experiments and ideas behind my illustration work. It documents the journey from initial research and rough sketches through to composition, colour exploration and final outcomes. I enjoy combining traditional media such as pen, ink and watercolour with digital techniques to create illustrations that feel thoughtful, tactile and full of character. Inspired by nature, travel and storytelling, this journal reflects the way I develop ideas and solve creative problems throughout each project.

To take a closer look at my portfolio work, please view the attached link:

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This video offers a look inside my creative process, following the development of my illustration work from initial ideas to finished outcomes. It includes sketchbook pages, research, experimentation and examples of how I refine concepts using both traditional and digital techniques. I hope it provides an insight into the way I think, create and approach visual storytelling.

Thank you for watching!

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Illustrator

Work experience· 6 roles

FOUNDER & CREATIVE LEAD · DEAR BETTYMay 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

Founded and developed a sustainable fashion brand using upcycled vintage fabrics. Created original prints, branding and customer experiences from concept to sale.

FASHION INTERN · LISA BARRON - AUSTRALIAJan 2024 – Jul 2024 · 7 mos

Assisted with garment development, fittings and sampling. Supported studio organisation and production processes. Gained experience in sustainable small-scale fashion production through trend-led research.

FASHION INTERN · TOM'S TRUNKSJan 2024 – Jun 2024 · 6 mos

Assisted with product development, garment sampling and seasonal research. Supported photoshoots, styling, content creation and day-to-day studio operations.

FASHION PROGRAMME LEAD · PALI ADVENTURESMay 2023 – Aug 2026 · 3 yrs 4 mos
STUDENT REPRESNTATIVE · NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITYSep 2022 – Jun 2026 · 3 yrs 10 mos
HEAD OF FASHION · NORTH EAST SATURDAY DESIGN CLUBSep 2022 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

Education

First Class BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Marketing - 80 · Northumbria University2022 – 2026

Certifications and awards

First Class Honours2026
Nominee: Surface Textile Innovation Award2024 – 2026
Nominee: Marketing Pitch Award2026

Shortlisted for GFW 2026

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