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A multi-product designer with over 15 years of experience in the textile and apparel industry. Experienced in textile design, surface pattern design, garment design and art. I have worked with major UK retailers in developing commercial ranges. I have a strong focus on sustainability in decision-making in the design process.…

Sarah Bryden

Textile Designer, Designer, Product Designer, +2

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A multi-product designer with over 15 years of experience in the textile and apparel industry. Experienced in textile design, surface pattern design, garment design and art. I have worked with major UK retailers in developing commercial ranges. I have a strong focus on sustainability in decision-making in the design process.…

Available to hire

A multi-product designer with over 15 years of experience in the textile and apparel industry. Experienced in textile design, surface pattern design, garment design and art. I have worked with major UK retailers in developing commercial ranges. I have a strong focus on sustainability in decision-making in the design process.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Surface Pattern Design

Adobe Illustrator

Fashion Design

Product Design

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Fashion Design

Expert

Product Design

Expert

Work Experience

Freelance Print and Multi-Product Designer

May 1, 2020 - Present

Designing print, surface patterns and products for retail customers in the UK and China based on current trends. Range and sample development and management. Digital and hand-drawn design whilst creating factory-ready prints in Illustrator and Photoshop.

Freelance Education Consulting

June 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026

Development of Level 4 Apprenticeship Modules; ESG reporting frameworks; the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); regulations; systems thinking and critical analysis; circular design principles; product lifecycle and sustainable product development; and greenwashing.

Senior Designer, Home Textiles and Apparel at Lifetex Industry UK Ltd (Sunwin)

January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2026

Led design and product development across multiple categories; supporting cross-team and cross-country collaboration between buying and merchandising; critical-path and sample development. Collaborating with Chinese merchandisers on sampling, product development, and factory production. Delivered best-selling products informed by research and customer insights. Visited garment factories in China and dye houses and mills in China to gain a full understanding of the fabric and dyeing processes. Global communication with teams in the UK, US, China and Bangladesh.

Freelance Garment & Print Designer

August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021

Designed and managed multiple product categories for large UK retailers. Developed and sold homeware products, including cushions and mugs, based on own print designs. Designed and sold own range of Christmas cards of local landmarks.

Garment and Print Designer at Matalan (Nightwear and Loungewear)

June 1, 2013 - July 1, 2019

Freelance Garment and Print Designer

November 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013

Garment and Print Designer at Headen & Quarmby

August 1, 2010 - November 1, 2012

Freelance Garment and Print Designer

December 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010

Career roles including Junior Designer, Print and Garment Designer at Matalan and Freelance

January 1, 1988 - January 1, 2010

1988 – 2010 – Career break, Junior Designer, Print and Garment Designer roles, Matalan and Freelance Multi-product and print designer in the home textiles and apparel sectors with a focus on sustainable thinking.