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I’m Vesna Vujanov, a design professional with over 15 years of experience delivering commercially successful fashion ranges across swimwear, lingerie, outerwear and apparel. I lead end-to-end product development from concept to CADs, sourcing and tech packs, and I thrive on turning consumer insights into market-ready collections.
I enjoy mentoring teams, collaborating with marketing and production, and staying ahead of trends with a strong eye for fit, fabrics and trims. I’m excited to bring creative leadership, strategic thinking and a hands-on, detail-oriented approach to a forward-thinking fashion brand.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Work Experience
Freelance Designer/Consultant
January 1, 2026 - PresentConsulting for a number of start-up fashion brands.
Senior Designer at Honey Birdette
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026Lead design process across multiple lifestyle product categories including apparel, swimwear, intimates and accessories. Designed best-selling product in launch week sales for the past few years. Managed end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to CADs and tech packs; collaborated with marketing, retail, production and tech; mentored junior designers.
Victoria’s Secret Swim Designer at Seafolly (Licensing)
July 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020Lead designer on Victoria’s Secret Swim via licensing; relaunched VS swim line; presented concepts to US team; travelled for meetings; provided art direction and styling notes for campaigns; liaised with product development on pattern making and construction; set up design processes for licensing.
MILÉA Designer/Product Developer at Seafolly
February 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018Designed and developed ranges for the MILÉA resort label; managed team calendar; styled at range photo shoots; developed and sourced fabrics, trims and accessories.
Swim & Apparel Designer at MINKPINK (House Of Quirky)
August 1, 2014 - February 1, 2017Managed the off-shoot brand 'MINKPINK SWIM' for local and international markets; designed six seasonal ranges per year across women's apparel and swimwear; contributed to a 30% increase in international sales; developed range plans based on sales data and customer feedback.
Design/Production Assistant at Lonsdale London Australia
October 1, 2011 - July 1, 2014Assisted in design, development and research of ranges; developed streetwear-inspired prints, washes and trims; checked print strike-offs and bulk fabric; created tech packs for overseas manufacturing; managed proto, pre-production and shipping samples.
Design Assistant at Baku Swimwear
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Organised sample range and sales packages; used Niche Garments software.
Design/Production Intern at Bec&Bridge
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Duties included sample cutting garments, sourcing production supplies and assisting in lookbook photoshoots.
Freelance Contract Sewing at Chatswood International Kindergarten
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Cutting and construction of specialised linens.
Design Assistant at Rodeo Show
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Assisted owner/designer in concept to final range production; sourced fabrics and trims; compiled range, look books and spec sheets; performed sample cutting and fittings.
Fashion Intern at Ksubi
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Assisted in creating spec sheets, sourcing fabrics and notions and production of sample garments.
Education
Pattern Making at Macquarie Community College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Design in Architecture at University of Technology Sydney
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Fashion Design & Industry Practices Certificate IV at East Sydney Design College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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