I'm an experienced fashion designer in the Australian fashion industry, working with some of Australia's leading fashion retailers, and holding a Bachelor of Applied Science (Fashion Design) from RMIT. I'm an enthusiastic and highly motivated professional seeking a role that balances creative and commercial aspects of design. I have expertise across womenswear, menswear and childrenswear—from knitwear to delicate woven silks—driven by trend forecasting, market-appropriate interpretation, and end-to-end product management from concept to press. Extensive experience collaborating with offshore suppliers, building ranges, and fostering teams with a positive, supportive approach.

Madeleine Bee

I'm an experienced fashion designer in the Australian fashion industry, working with some of Australia's leading fashion retailers, and holding a Bachelor of Applied Science (Fashion Design) from RMIT. I'm an enthusiastic and highly motivated professional seeking a role that balances creative and commercial aspects of design. I have expertise across womenswear, menswear and childrenswear—from knitwear to delicate woven silks—driven by trend forecasting, market-appropriate interpretation, and end-to-end product management from concept to press. Extensive experience collaborating with offshore suppliers, building ranges, and fostering teams with a positive, supportive approach.

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I’m an experienced fashion designer in the Australian fashion industry, working with some of Australia’s leading fashion retailers, and holding a Bachelor of Applied Science (Fashion Design) from RMIT. I’m an enthusiastic and highly motivated professional seeking a role that balances creative and commercial aspects of design.

I have expertise across womenswear, menswear and childrenswear—from knitwear to delicate woven silks—driven by trend forecasting, market-appropriate interpretation, and end-to-end product management from concept to press. Extensive experience collaborating with offshore suppliers, building ranges, and fostering teams with a positive, supportive approach.

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Work Experience

Senior Fashion Designer - Freelance at Target
January 1, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Led end-to-end design process across knitwear, tailoring, and youth wear; conducted seasonal trend research, colour forecasting and market analysis; collaborated with buyers, head of design and technical teams to ensure fit, quality and margin targets; presented season range plans to internal stakeholders; adapted to changing team needs by stepping into vacant roles during hiring transitions.
Senior Fashion Designer - Freelance at Sportsgirl
January 1, 2022 - October 19, 2025
Provided critical design support during COVID-19; trend, colour and textiles reports curated for the youth market; design and technical packs reflecting garment detailing and construction; regularly reviewed weekly sales data to identify key performers and update core key shapes.
Senior Fashion Designer - Freelance at Cleary Creative
January 1, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Senior fashion designer engaged by global garment manufacturers; acted as a creative liaison between factory teams and international clients; maintained and updated factory showrooms with relevant product lines aligned with market demands; designed commercially viable, trend-forward samples aligned to supplier capabilities.
Fashion Designer - Consultant at Cleary Creative
January 1, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Hired by multiple global garment manufacturers across India and China; showcased factory strengths and capabilities to international buyers; acted as a creative liaison ensuring product expectations aligned with production feasibility; designed and developed commercially viable, trend-forward samples.
Fashion Designer at Target
January 1, 2020 - October 19, 2025
Lead designer for in-house brands Preview and Dannii Minogue Petites; repositioning through new product strategy and department overhaul; multi-category range including denim, tailoring, outerwear, fully fashion, jersey and woven; led creative direction and execution of seasonal collections from concept to final product.
Design Assistant at Trenery & Witchery
January 1, 2016 - October 19, 2025
Supported design teams across seasonal ranges; contributed to concept development, sample creation and accessory alignment; assisted in multi-category product development.
Design Assistant at Jeanswest
January 1, 2010 - October 19, 2025
Early design support role contributing to concept development and sample creation.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (Fashion Design) at RMIT
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
VCE at Sacred Heart College
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

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