I'm Paula Keech, a senior designer/developer with over 30 years of experience working with key international brands across the UK and globally. I combine strong trend forecasting with hands-on design and development across men's, women's and children's wear, including branding, print, embroidery, graphics, logos and packaging such as labels and tickets. I have advanced technical skills in CAD (Illustrator, Photoshop) and I manage full technical production packages including detailed garment specifications, size charts and grading. I understand garment construction, sizing structures, sampling and fit, and I collaborate with sourcing agents and overseas factories to select fabrics and trims. From sportswear to equestrian, maternity and lifestyle, I lead multi-brand development and production packs from concept to final samples.

Paula Keech

I'm Paula Keech, a senior designer/developer with over 30 years of experience working with key international brands across the UK and globally. I combine strong trend forecasting with hands-on design and development across men's, women's and children's wear, including branding, print, embroidery, graphics, logos and packaging such as labels and tickets. I have advanced technical skills in CAD (Illustrator, Photoshop) and I manage full technical production packages including detailed garment specifications, size charts and grading. I understand garment construction, sizing structures, sampling and fit, and I collaborate with sourcing agents and overseas factories to select fabrics and trims. From sportswear to equestrian, maternity and lifestyle, I lead multi-brand development and production packs from concept to final samples.

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I’m Paula Keech, a senior designer/developer with over 30 years of experience working with key international brands across the UK and globally. I combine strong trend forecasting with hands-on design and development across men’s, women’s and children’s wear, including branding, print, embroidery, graphics, logos and packaging such as labels and tickets.

I have advanced technical skills in CAD (Illustrator, Photoshop) and I manage full technical production packages including detailed garment specifications, size charts and grading. I understand garment construction, sizing structures, sampling and fit, and I collaborate with sourcing agents and overseas factories to select fabrics and trims. From sportswear to equestrian, maternity and lifestyle, I lead multi-brand development and production packs from concept to final samples.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer/Developer (Tennis & Leisurewear) at Dunlop Slazenger International Group
December 31, 2002 - October 17, 2025
Attended trade shows, conducted player research for R&D, designed and developed technical performance tennis and leisurewear collections; trend forecasting, colour palette development, and fabric/trim sourcing; designed prints, embroidery and graphics; produced full technical production packs including size specifications and grades; CAD illustrations and production catalog artwork; presented collections to worldwide licensees at ISPO.
Designer / Developer (Womenswear) at Kasbah Ltd
January 1, 2002 - Present
Womenswear: casual, tailoring, knitwear & evening wear; design & development of womenswear woven, jersey & knitwear collections; UK & European markets; concept/colour palettes; trade shows; fabrics & trims; technical packages; sampling; Marrakech factory liaison.
Designer / Developer (Equestrian & Country) at Shires Equestrian Products
January 1, 2005 - Present
Equestrian/Country collections; technical performance jackets, body protectors, waterproofs, traditional/classic wear, quilted jackets/gilets; branding, print, embroidery, graphics; CAD illustrations and production packs; sizing and fitting; liaised with overseas factories.
Visiting Lecturer at University of Bedfordshire
January 1, 2002 - Present
Visiting lecturer; teaching fashion BA Hons; lecturing across partner institutions (University of Derby, Barnet College, De Havilland College Welwyn Garden City, Nene College Northampton).
Jack Wills/Aubin Wills Designer at Jack Wills/Aubin Wills
January 1, 2013 - Present
Men’s & women’s full technical production packages; size charts; grades; sampling; fittings; test reports; shipping samples; liaising with factories UK & offshore; casual/denim/wovens/tailoring/shirts/outerwear/loungewear/jersey.
Designer / Developer (Multi-brand) at JD Sports (NORTH RIDGE, ROYAL SCOT, Power WearHouse, EQUIDAE, RACESAFE, GYMNATION, RUNDERWEAR, Miss Matahari, LEIM, Trackner, Bellum Active, etc.)
January 1, 2010 - Present
Womens design/tech packs; mens/womens development; lingerie; equestrian; running; sport underwear; performance wear; CAD illustrations; production packs; sampling; fittings; factory liaison; extensive cross-brand tech-pack production across multiple activewear and sports brands.
Lecturer at University of Bedfordshire
January 1, 2002 - Present
Visiting lecturer; fashion BA Hons.

Education

PTLLS Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector at Barnfield College, Luton
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
University Certificate in Web Technologies at University of Bedfordshire
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
City & Guilds – Graphics at Barnfield College, Luton
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Fashion & Design Parts 1 & 2 (credit) at Nene College, Northampton
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Certificate - Fashion & Design (Hons pass) at Nene College, Northampton
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

Qualifications

PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
University Certificate in Web Technologies
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
City & Guilds – Graphics
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Fashion & Design Parts 1 & 2 (credit)
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Certificate - Fashion & Design (Hons pass)
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services, Other

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