20 years of fashion & textile design experience, working for big Australian lifestyle brands across all categories. Extensive knowledge of overseas trends and how to translate for an Australian market. Expert in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. At home in a fast paced work environment and comfortable with short timelines. Especially experienced working with bought prints that need repeat changes or tweaks to fit within an existing range or to sit back with existing prints. Extensive colour and trend knowledge.

Georgia Kochar

20 years of fashion & textile design experience, working for big Australian lifestyle brands across all categories. Extensive knowledge of overseas trends and how to translate for an Australian market. Expert in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. At home in a fast paced work environment and comfortable with short timelines. Especially experienced working with bought prints that need repeat changes or tweaks to fit within an existing range or to sit back with existing prints. Extensive colour and trend knowledge.

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20 years of fashion & textile design experience, working for big Australian lifestyle brands across all categories. Extensive knowledge of overseas trends and how to translate for an Australian market. Expert in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. At home in a fast paced work environment and comfortable with short timelines. Especially experienced working with bought prints that need repeat changes or tweaks to fit within an existing range or to sit back with existing prints. Extensive colour and trend knowledge.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic & Textile Designer at Country Road Group
June 1, 2025 - Present
Support Trenery Womenswear, Menswear, and Accessories design teams with on-brand, trend-forward textile design solutions. Deliver digital illustrations and textile designs aligned with seasonal direction and brand identity.
Senior Communications Officer (Part-Time) at Bendigo Foodshare
September 1, 2024 - Present
Support delivery of communications and marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility, profile, and revenue. Develop and share impactful stories across digital and traditional channels, including social media, blogs, websites, and newsletters. Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to raise awareness of organisational programs and impact.
Childrenswear Designer / Buyer at Seed Heritage
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Led end-to-end product development across Boys, Baby Boys, and Menswear ranges, from concept to final delivery. Balanced trend direction with commercial performance, contributing to consistent sales growth and brand alignment. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in buying, merchandising, production and marketing.
Designer – Boys, Baby Boys & Menswear at Seed Heritage
April 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Designed and developed seasonal collections, aligning aesthetic direction with market trends. Oversaw colour palettes, prints, and fabric selection to maintain cohesive brand identity.
Designer – Newborn at Seed Heritage
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2022
Designed newborn apparel and accessories with a focus on softness, comfort, and visual storytelling. Introduced fresh print and fabric concepts, contributing to the category’s sustained success.
Childrenswear Designer at Marquise Baby
October 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015
Designed apparel and accessories for baby and infant ranges, supporting the brand’s premium positioning. Developed print and pattern stories that reinforced the brand’s heritage and aesthetic.
Graphic & Textile Designer at Seed Heritage
November 1, 2010 - October 1, 2013
Created original graphics and textile designs across multiple product categories. Partnered with designers and merchandisers to ensure on-brand execution and trend relevance.
Graphic & Textile Designer at Country Road
January 1, 2006 - October 1, 2010
Designed exclusive textile prints and graphics across women’s and men’s apparel ranges. Oversaw colour palettes, prints, and fabric selection to maintain cohesive brand identity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Textile Design) at RMIT University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Diploma of Studio Textiles at RMIT TAFE
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) at Swinburne Senior Secondary College, Hawthorn
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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

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