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I am a British-American textile designer with industry experience looking to continue designing for fashion. My degree is in Textile Design and Innovation from Loughborough University with a focus in print design and fashion.
Experience Level
Work Experience
Designer at Flora Miranda
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024Contributed to end-to-end concept development for the collection 'The Logician', from idea generation to production. Collaborated with the team to select manufacturing techniques and material solutions. Hand-constructed dresses and prepared garments for construction. Tested innovative techniques and materials to inform design decisions. Created a printed mirror design in Photoshop for an exhibition.
Designer at Cotton Clara
November 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024Designed Honey and Kimchi cross-stitch kits; developed graphics concepts for seasonal launches. Conducted market research and compiled reports. Formatted designs, catalogues, and magazines in Adobe Creative Suite; prepared artwork files and ensured print specifications for overseas factories. Wrote instructions for kits and communicated details clearly to ensure accurate interpretation.
Textile Designer at Fusion CPH
July 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Responded quickly to commercial briefs, developing patterns for high-street women's fashion. Designs were hand-drawn and developed into seamless repeats in Photoshop; color-separated files prepared for production. Evaluated colour layers to balance style and affordability. Prepared fabric samples for meetings and collaborated with a team to ensure timely delivery.
Shima Seiki Flatbed Knit & 3D Design at Shima Seiki
July 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015Professional development in flatbed knitting and 3D design. Created and simulated designs on APEX 4 SDS ONE; scanned yarns to create virtual fabrics; mapped garments to 3D models; developed structures such as cables and jacquard.
3D Design - Shima Seiki Flatbed Knit & 3D Design (Professional Development) at Shima Seiki
July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025Created and simulated designs on APEX 4 SDS ONE; scanned yarns to create virtual fabrics; mesh mapped garments for accurate sampling; adapted structures such as cables and jacquards for production.
Social Media Marketing Manager at Student Beehive
October 1, 2024 - PresentResponsible for graphic design needs (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva); design posters and artwork; advise on interior design during renovations; monitor trends on TikTok and Instagram and translate them for brand relevance; collaborate cross-functionally with sales; update website with current information.
Designer at Flora Miranda Fashion Atelier
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024Collaborated with the design team to align garments with the brand vision and managed the end-to-end design process from concept to completion. Worked with inspirational imagery to determine manufacturing techniques and hand-constructed a dress for online viewing in the portfolio.
Graphic Designer at NWSS Communications Team
August 1, 2018 - June 30, 2020Created logos using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; revamped old graphics to suit new seasons or events; ensured brand identity and theme consistency; problem-solving to maintain a cohesive look across materials.
Education
BA Hons, Textiles Design and Innovation at Loughborough University
October 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025BA Hons in Textiles Design and Innovation at Loughborough University
October 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education
Experience Level
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