I'm Gracie Howarth, a dynamic fashion professional with expertise across design, product development, and digital storytelling. I deliver collections for emerging and global brands, with experience in womenswear, bridal, luxury, and e-commerce. I am known for creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to translate trends into commercially successful designs. I thrive in collaborative teams and love bringing innovation, craftsmanship, and fresh ideas to cutting-edge fashion projects.

Gracie Howarth

I'm Gracie Howarth, a dynamic fashion professional with expertise across design, product development, and digital storytelling. I deliver collections for emerging and global brands, with experience in womenswear, bridal, luxury, and e-commerce. I am known for creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to translate trends into commercially successful designs. I thrive in collaborative teams and love bringing innovation, craftsmanship, and fresh ideas to cutting-edge fashion projects.

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I’m Gracie Howarth, a dynamic fashion professional with expertise across design, product development, and digital storytelling. I deliver collections for emerging and global brands, with experience in womenswear, bridal, luxury, and e-commerce.

I am known for creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to translate trends into commercially successful designs. I thrive in collaborative teams and love bringing innovation, craftsmanship, and fresh ideas to cutting-edge fashion projects.

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Work Experience

Junior Product Developer at Hela Brands
September 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborated with design and technical teams to deliver collections for international brands including Ellesse, Nautica, and Reebok. Managed full product development lifecycle—factory liaison, strike-offs, fit sessions, and sample approvals—translating concepts into production-ready garments with strong brand alignment. Designed trend-driven womenswear for ecommerce, produced CAD sketches, technical drawings and colourways across seasonal ranges. Styled product shoots and supported social media content creation; analyzed sales performance to refine future collections.
Junior Fashion Designer & Content Creator at Cocobooloves
January 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Led end-to-end womenswear design from concept to final product, including original prints, embellishments, and trend-led details. Produced CADs, technical drawings, and specification packs; conducted fabric sourcing, trend research, and range planning. Collaborated with pattern cutters to prototype garments and refine fit. Styled and directed editorial photoshoots, designed bespoke packaging, and enhanced brand presence through digital content, including high-performing TikTok campaigns and social visuals. Managed Shopify product presentation, copywriting, imagery, and merchandising.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Chimes of Freedom
December 31, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Designed a full capsule of T-shirt graphics from concept through final artwork. Produced original digital illustrations in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, aligned with brand vision.
Luxury Fashion & E-Commerce Assistant at Circle
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Styled high-end clientele in luxury labels including Moncler and Fendi. Produced engaging online listings with compelling product descriptions. Collaborated with Farfetch to ensure luxury-standard product presentation.
Design Intern at Eden Keshia
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assist in designing and constructing bespoke bridal and couture garments. Support end-to-end design process: sketches, pattern cutting, embroidery, and hand-sewing. Involved in fittings, embellishment design, and couture finishing techniques.
Styling Assistant at Manchester Photographic Studio
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Supported styling team during professional shoots, preparing and coordinating looks. Gained hands-on studio experience working with photographers and creative directors.
Design Intern at Blonde the Label
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Assisted with sample development, garment construction, and design planning. Contributed to the creative process within a fast-paced design studio.
Bridal Consultant Intern at Hoops a Daisy Bridal
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Provided one-on-one support to brides, guiding dress selection and fittings. Developed customer service skills in a highly personalised retail setting.

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Leeds Beckett University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Fashion Styling Certificate at London College of Style
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

First Aid Training
January 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Fashion Styling
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

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