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Emily Mason

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I'm a motivated, detail-obsessed fashion lover with a flair for design, storytelling, and customer experience.

About

I’m a motivated, detail-obsessed fashion lover with a flair for design, storytelling, and customer experience. After three years studying Fashion Design, I learned how to turn a simple piece of fabric into something that makes people stop and stare. My retail and styling experience taught me what flies off the rack (and what definitely doesn’t), plus how to create those “I need that” moments. I’m just as excited by trend forecasts and data as I am by fabrics and color palettes, and I love finding the sweet spot where creativity meets commercial success. Sustainability and innovation drive everything I do. I want to shape fashion that looks incredible, tells a story, and makes a positive impact, because fashion should make people feel good, inside and out.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience

Sales Assistant · Animates (Dunedin & Nelson)Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr

Engaged customers, recommended products, and created displays that turned casual shoppers into repeat customers; learned how presentation and personal attention can turn casual shoppers into repeat customers.

Designer / Model · We Are Able Arts Entrant, Mahi Toi Arts FestivalJan 2018 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr

Designed and modelled a collaborative dress; gained hands-on experience in teamwork, visual impact, and thinking creatively under pressure.

Vendor / Sales Assistant · Founders Christmas MarketJan 2017 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr

Sold handmade cards and wooden hangers; sharpened customer interaction skills and learned what resonates with buyers.

Education

Bachelor of Design (Fashion) · Otago Polytechnic2022 – 2026
NCEA Levels 1-3 (completed) · New Zealand Education System2018 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Excellence in Business Studies2030 – 2026

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