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Creative and highly organised multi-product designer with 15+ years of experience across licensed products and high-street fashion. Proven track record delivering trend-driven, commercially successful ranges across apparel, stationery and accessories, from concept through to production. Known for efficient workflow, strong technical knowledge, and adaptable design solutions across multiple product categories. Experienced working within brand guidelines, fast-paced retail environments and cross-functional teams, collaborating with buyers, factories and print partners to deliver ready-to-produce artwork.…Creative and highly organised multi-product designer with 15+ years of experience across licensed products and high-street fashion. Proven track record delivering trend-driven, commercially successful ranges across apparel, stationery and accessories, from concept through to production. Known for efficient workflow, strong technical knowledge, and adaptable design solutions across multiple product categories. Experienced working within brand guidelines, fast-paced retail environments and cross-functional teams, collaborating with buyers, factories and print partners to deliver ready-to-produce artwork.

Smitha Takac

Product Designer, Designer, Graphic Designer, +3

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Creative and highly organised multi-product designer with 15+ years of experience across licensed products and high-street fashion. Proven track record delivering trend-driven, commercially successful ranges across apparel, stationery and accessories, from concept through to production. Known for efficient workflow, strong technical knowledge, and adaptable design solutions across multiple product categories. Experienced working within brand guidelines, fast-paced retail environments and cross-functional teams, collaborating with buyers, factories and print partners to deliver ready-to-produce artwork.…Creative and highly organised multi-product designer with 15+ years of experience across licensed products and high-street fashion. Proven track record delivering trend-driven, commercially successful ranges across apparel, stationery and accessories, from concept through to production. Known for efficient workflow, strong technical knowledge, and adaptable design solutions across multiple product categories. Experienced working within brand guidelines, fast-paced retail environments and cross-functional teams, collaborating with buyers, factories and print partners to deliver ready-to-produce artwork.

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Creative and highly organised multi-product designer with 15+ years of experience across licensed products and high-street fashion. Proven track record delivering trend-driven, commercially successful ranges across apparel, stationery and accessories, from concept through to production.

Known for efficient workflow, strong technical knowledge, and adaptable design solutions across multiple product categories. Experienced working within brand guidelines, fast-paced retail environments and cross-functional teams, collaborating with buyers, factories and print partners to deliver ready-to-produce artwork.

Skills

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Technical Illustration

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Work Experience

Freelance Licensed Product Designer at Pyramid International

January 1, 2025 - Present

Developed licensed character product ranges across multiple categories. Designed keychains, badges, wiro notebooks, wall art, and location tags, delivering concepts and final artwork aligned with brand guidelines.

Freelance Multi-Product Designer (Licensed, Apparel, Stationery & Accessories) at Soulsara Ltd

January 1, 2020 - Present

Leads a freelance design agency providing end-to-end creative services for apparel, licensed stationery and accessories. Oversees client strategy, concept development and execution, ensuring designs align with brand identity, licensing requirements and market trends. Manages client relationships, creative direction and project delivery from brief through production-ready artwork. Works across briefs to artwork with a commercial, cost-conscious approach. Clients include Pyramid International and Danilo Promotions.

Freelance Multi Product Designer (Agency Lead) at Soulsara Ltd

January 1, 2020 - Present

Leads a freelance design agency providing end-to-end creative services for apparel, licensed stationery, and accessories markets. Oversees client strategy, concept development, and execution from brief through production-ready artwork, ensuring designs align with brand identity, licensing requirements, and market trends. Manages client relationships and delivers commercially focused ranges across multiple product categories.

Freelance Multi-Product Designer (Freelance design agency lead) at Soulsara Ltd

January 1, 2020 - Present

Leads end-to-end creative services for apparel, licensed stationery and accessories clients, managing client strategy, concept development and delivery from brief through to production-ready artwork. Ensures designs align with brand identity, licensing requirements and market trends. Handles client relationships, creative direction and project delivery; supports technically sound artwork for manufacturing with cost-conscious, commercial design decisions.

Freelance Licensed Product Designer at Danilo Promotions Ltd

January 1, 2020 - Present

Trend research and product development for licensed ranges. Designed calendars, diaries, and greeting cards for major licensors including Disney and Warner Bros. Produced concepts through to final production artwork. Attended client presentations and product development meetings. Liaised with licensors for approvals and submissions.

Ladies Sleepwear Designer at Debenhams

August 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019

Designed and developed ranges for in-house sleepwear labels. Worked across jersey, woven, and fleece products. Conducted market research and competitor shopping. Attended fit sessions and sourcing meetings. Collaborated with buying, merchandising, and print teams.

Ladies & Children’swear Designer at Sommerbond, London

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Designed licensed and non-licensed ranges for major high-street retailers and managed product accounts. Produced trend reports and prints, built full product ranges, and created detailed technical packs and specifications. Presented concepts and ranges directly to clients and worked across teams to deliver production-ready assets.

Ladies & Childrenswear Designer at Sommerbond, London

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Designed licensed and non-licensed ranges for major high-street retailers. Managed product accounts. Produced trend reports, prints, and full product ranges. Created detailed technical packs and specifications. Presented concepts and ranges directly to clients.

Multi-Product Designer at Award Apparel, London

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Managed licensed and non-licensed product accounts and developed prints and ranges to meet target price points. Liaised daily with factories on samples and materials, created technical packs, and approved production samples. Attended fit sessions and overseas factory visits to ensure product quality and adherence to specifications.

Multi-Product Designer at Award Apparel

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Managed licensed and non-licensed product accounts and developed prints/ranges to meet target price points. Liaised daily with factories on samples and materials, created technical packs and approved production samples, and attended fit sessions and overseas factory visits to support smooth production outcomes.

Multi - Product Designer at Award Apparel, London

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Managed licensed and non-licensed product accounts. Developed prints and ranges to meet target price points. Liaised daily with factories on samples and materials. Created technical packs and approved production samples. Attended fit sessions and overseas factory visits.

Multi-Product Designer at Yik Yue, Watford

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014

Designed jersey and woven garments across multiple categories. Created packaging artwork and care labels, developed all-over and placement prints for production, and presented ranges to clients while attending trade shows. Coordinated with Hong Kong factories on technical artwork to support production-ready delivery.

Multi-Product Designer at Yik Yue

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Designed jersey and woven garments across multiple categories. Created packaging artwork and care labels, and developed all-over and placement prints for production. Presented ranges at trade shows and coordinated technical artwork with Hong Kong factories for manufacturing readiness.

Multi - Product Designer at Yik Yue, Watford

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Designed jersey and woven garments across multiple categories. Created packaging artwork and care labels. Developed all-over and placement prints for production. Presented ranges to clients and attended trade shows. Coordinated with Hong Kong factories on technical artwork.

Design Assistant & Studio Manager at Fash Addict, London

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Assisted creative director with design and trend research. Prepared tech packs and sampling documentation. Managed studio operations and sampling room. Supported fittings, sourcing, and quality control.