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I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- Employment and project experience Senior Designer Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ UX Designer Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_…I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- Employment and project experience Senior Designer Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ UX Designer Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

Kaya Vaughan-Walcott

Designer, Creative Director, Textile Designer, +2

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I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- Employment and project experience Senior Designer Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ UX Designer Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_…I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- Employment and project experience Senior Designer Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ UX Designer Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

Available to hire

London, United Kingdom

I’m a designer from…

Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it.

Employment and project experience

Senior Designer Apple Inc.
January 2017 - March 2017

UX Designer Airbnb Inc.
January 2019 - March 2019

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Knitwear Design Assistant at Crew Clothing Company

December 1, 2024 - Present

Support the design and development of women's and men's knitwear and knitted accessories; ensure alignment with brand seasonal directions and identity. Create mood boards, conduct trend and competitor research, and produce CADs and detailed technical packs from concept through to final product. Develop comprehensive design packs and liaise with suppliers on lab dips, yarn gauges, stitches, and fabric qualities to uphold brand and quality standards. Collaborate with buying and technical teams during fits to ensure accurate fit, consistency, and high product quality. Communicate effectively with suppliers, factories, and internal teams to ensure smooth workflow, timely feedback, and accurate information sharing. Contribute to design and range review meetings, presenting concepts and product updates to the wider team.

Knitwear Product Data / Fit Technician at Matches Fashion

September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Measuring various product categories; inputting measurements and data into the size and fit system.

Knitwear Designer at TS Knitwear

November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022

Managed client accounts including George at Asda, ASOS, Boohoo Group, coordinating fit sessions and approvals. Graded specifications, organized fit/production samples, and maintained the critical path across menswear and womenswear. Worked closely with technicians and clients to ensure accurate fit, garment construction, and testing compliance. Approved care labels, trims, and ethical requirements. Trained and supported new team members, resolving technical and fit issues efficiently.

Children's Wear Design Assistant at John Smedley

October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021

Completing knit specs and components from start to finish linker/seamers; making neck patterns for garments. Ability to calculate required number of stitches for the neck line and neck trim. Understanding design software, using numerous stitches to create a variety of knit designs. Measuring knitted garments to confirm measurements meet the spec.