Sarah Bryden

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I'm an experienced apparel, print, pattern, and textile designer working with UK and US retailers, with over 15 years of industry experience, creating commercial multi-product designs.

About

I’m an experienced apparel, print, pattern, and textile designer working with UK and US retailers, with over 15 years of industry experience, creating commercial multi-product designs.
I have strong expertise in designing based on trend and market research analysis, whilst working closely with the customer to a brief.

Key areas: producing prints, garment designs and technical packs for factory production.

  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods
  • Education
  • Professional Services

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Projects · 1

Work experience· 9 roles

Freelance Education Consultant · Self-Employed / FreelanceJun 2025 – Apr 2026 · 11 mos

Development of Level 4 Apprenticeship Modules; ESG reporting frameworks; the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); regulations; systems thinking and critical analysis; circular design principles; product lifecycle and sustainable product development; and greenwashing.

Senior Designer, Home Textiles and Apparel · Lifetex Industry UK LtdJan 2022 – Feb 2026 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Led design and product development across multiple categories; supported cross-team and cross-country collaboration between buying and merchandising; critical-path and sample development. Collaborated with Chinese merchandisers on sampling, product development, and factory production. Delivered best-selling products informed by research and customer insights. Visited garment factories in China and dye houses and mills to gain a full understanding of fabric and dyeing processes. Global communication with teams in the UK, US, China and Bangladesh.

Freelance Print and Multi-Product Designer · Self-Employed / FreelanceMay 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

Designing print, surface patterns and products for retail customers in the UK and China based on current trends. Range and sample development and management. Digital and hand-drawn design whilst creating factory-ready prints in Illustrator and Photoshop.

Freelance Garment & Print Designer · Self-Employed / FreelanceAug 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Garment and Print Designer · Matalan (Nightwear and Loungewear)Jun 2013 – Jul 2019 · 6 yrs 2 mos
Freelance Garment and Print Designer · Self-Employed / FreelanceNov 2012 – May 2013 · 7 mos
Garment and Print Designer · Headen & QuarmbyAug 2010 – Nov 2012 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Freelance Garment and Print Designer · Self-Employed / FreelanceDec 2009 – Jul 2010 · 8 mos

Education

MSc Sustainable Development · University of Sussex2030 – 2025
BA (Hons) Fashion Design · Manchester Metropolitan University2030 – 1998

Certifications and awards· 5

Level 3 Education & Training Certificate2030 – 2019
Art Foundation Certificate2030 – 1995
A levels, GCSEs2030 – 2026
Level 3 Education & Training Certificate2030 – 2019

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