Sophie Hay

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Fashion Designer / Owner at Commut Clothing
October 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and run Commut Clothing, a streetwear brand inspired by 90s/y2k youth culture. Responsible for concept ideation, market research, fabric sourcing, supplier relationships, and production coordination with overseas factories, as well as marketing and promotion of the brand.
Assistant Designer at FGH/FREEMANS CATALOGUE
December 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024
Collaborated with senior designers to develop concepts and ranges. Worked with buyers and merchandisers to align product with sales reports and customer feedback. Created and edited tech packs and CADs using Illustrator and Photoshop. Conducted trend and market research and managed samples and showroom administration; coordinated with overseas factories to ensure accurate garment specifications.
Designer at ZAPP CLOTHING COMPANY
October 1, 2024 - Present
Create concepts and collections; liaise with buyers to define designs and ranges. Create and edit tech packs and CADs using Illustrator and Photoshop. Conduct trend and market research; coordinate with overseas factories to meet specifications. Manage samples, fabrics, and office coordination; sourcing fabrics and trims.
Designer / Owner at Commut Clothing
October 1, 2020 - Present
Founded Commut Clothing, a streetwear brand inspired by 90s/y2k youth culture and targeted toward young women. Responsible for concept development, research, fabric sourcing, overseas factory relationships, and handling end-to-end marketing and PR to grow the brand.
Assistant Designer at FGH/Freeman's Catalogue
December 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024
Collaborated with senior designers to develop concepts and collections; worked with buyers and merchandisers to align ranges with sales data and customer feedback; created and edited tech packs and CADs using Illustrator and Photoshop; conducted trend and market research; logged samples and coordinated showroom activities; liaised with overseas factories to ensure precise specifications; handled administration and sample organization; attended fittings.

Education

BA Fashion Product & Promotion at University of Sunderland
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
BA Fashion Product & Promotion at University of Sunderland
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
BA Fashion Product & Promotion at University of Sunderland
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other