I’m a textile and surface pattern designer blending art techniques with commercial sensitivity. I’m experienced across design, communications, and arts management, and I create collections that connect global trends with expressive artistry. I love collaborating with brands and artists to develop unique prints and patterns, manage studio projects, I work globally in fashion, home decor and interiors.

Josephine Lorelle

I’m a textile and surface pattern designer blending art techniques with commercial sensitivity. I’m experienced across design, communications, and arts management, and I create collections that connect global trends with expressive artistry. I love collaborating with brands and artists to develop unique prints and patterns, manage studio projects, I work globally in fashion, home decor and interiors.

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I’m a textile and surface pattern designer blending art techniques with commercial sensitivity. I’m experienced across design, communications, and arts management, and I create collections that connect global trends with expressive artistry.

I love collaborating with brands and artists to develop unique prints and patterns, manage studio projects, I work globally in fashion, home decor and interiors.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Textile & Surface Pattern Designer at Josephine Lorelle
October 1, 2020 - October 31, 2025
Design original textile and surface pattern collections using hand-drawn, painted, and digital techniques. Manage all aspects of the studio including website development, marketing, and client relationships. Highlights include exclusive designs for a Malaysian fashion house (Caftanist) in 2023/24; featured work with We Love Wallpaper at Resene (NZ/AU) and Guthrie Bowron; exhibited at Paris Prints Textile Show. Collaborate on bespoke print projects with fashion, home decor, interiors globally.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Film, Television & Media Studies at University of Auckland
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Diploma in Multimedia Design at Carich Training Centre
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Certificate of Achievement - Surface Design Immersion
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Arts, Film, Television & Media Studies
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Diploma in Multimedia Design
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Other
    paper Wallpaper Design Resene

    Developed 10 Wallpaper designs that are distributed in major retailers in NZ and AUS.