I grew up in Durban, South Africa—a multicultural mix of surf, sport and city life—and trained as a Textile Designer. I found my niche designing character graphics and textiles for S.A.Clothing, and I’ve been creatively curious to learn and travel ever since. From sunny South Africa to chilly Europe, I’ve worked with brand licensees in London and traveled across Spain, before moving to Paris to develop exclusive multi‑product lines for Disneyland Boutiques. I love designing, storytelling, trend research, teaching and developing brands.…

Rachael Coville

I grew up in Durban, South Africa—a multicultural mix of surf, sport and city life—and trained as a Textile Designer. I found my niche designing character graphics and textiles for S.A.Clothing, and I’ve been creatively curious to learn and travel ever since. From sunny South Africa to chilly Europe, I’ve worked with brand licensees in London and traveled across Spain, before moving to Paris to develop exclusive multi‑product lines for Disneyland Boutiques. I love designing, storytelling, trend research, teaching and developing brands.…

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I grew up in Durban, South Africa—a multicultural mix of surf, sport and city life—and trained as a Textile Designer. I found my niche designing character graphics and textiles for S.A.Clothing, and I’ve been creatively curious to learn and travel ever since.

From sunny South Africa to chilly Europe, I’ve worked with brand licensees in London and traveled across Spain, before moving to Paris to develop exclusive multi‑product lines for Disneyland Boutiques. I love designing, storytelling, trend research, teaching and developing brands.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Fashion/Graphic Designer at Blues Clothing Ltd.
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Designed character fashion graphics for George, Asda + EuroDisney.
Fashion/Graphic Designer at Sun City
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Fashion/Graphic Designer (sabbatical).
Creative Manager (Product Development Manager) at The Walt Disney Company, France (DCP)/Carrefour DTR contract
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Responsible for the design and development of the Disney BRAND image; managed a team of 4 freelance designers; pushed innovation; presented to retailers.
Freelance Concept Fashion Graphic Designer at The Walt Disney Company, Disneyland Paris; BioWorld (Walibi park)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Fashion, graphics and multi‑product concept design and trend research.
Middleweight Fashion/Graphic Designer at Heatseal Textiles Ltd.
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Designed innovative graphic concepts for Marks & Spencer.
Freelance Concept to Multi-product Designer/Product Developer at Various clients (CPLG, Gypsy Toys brand guide, Nickelodeon Fashion brand guide, Atelier10, Walibi park)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Design and development of multi‑product ranges for multiple licensing and brand partnerships.
Trends and Product Design Lecturer at Modesign Academy
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Lecturer in Trends and Product Design (2018-2019).
Freelance Trend Specialist at Promostyl Paris (Belgian projects)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Trend research and product design consultancy.
Senior Fashion/Graphic Designer at C&A Belgium
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Design and development of innovative products for toddler boys and girls (2-8 years), from concept to production.

Education

National Diploma Textile Design at Durban University of Technology, South Africa
January 1, 1994 - December 28, 2025
TESOL at Trinity College / Oxford House College, Barcelona
January 1, 1999 - December 28, 2025
Professional Certificate Fashion Illustration at Interstyle Paris
January 1, 2005 - December 28, 2025
MA Design Management at ModesignAcademy Design Business School
January 1, 2018 - December 28, 2025
Patternmaking at Creapole School of Design, Paris
January 1, 2010 - December 28, 2025
Google Digital Marketing Certificate at Google
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
Project Management Certificate (PMI) at PMI
January 1, 2022 - December 28, 2025
Patternbank Make it in Design Textile Design courses at Patternbank Trendbooks
January 1, 2018 - December 28, 2025

Qualifications

TESOL
January 1, 1999 - December 28, 2025
Professional Certificate Fashion Illustration
January 1, 2005 - December 28, 2025
MA Design Management
January 1, 2018 - December 28, 2025
Google Digital Marketing Certificate
January 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
Project Management Certificate (PMI)
January 1, 2022 - December 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services

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