Hi, I’m Claire Mellalieu, a designer, maker and natural dyer with 22 years of experience in the product and clothing industry. I have a strong commercial eye and meticulous attention to detail, and in my fashion roles I designed multiple products and gained advanced knowledge of product and garment construction for accessories, fashion garments and technical outerwear. I’m passionate about natural dyeing, designing and making, and I love sharing my knowledge through botanical workshops and collaborations. Two years and three months ago I founded Three Storey Design, where I naturally dye silk with plants and flowers, host botanical workshops, and manufacture products for sale. I am seeking roles that will expand and support my growth and allow me to contribute my extensive art and design experience.

Claire Mellalieu

Hi, I’m Claire Mellalieu, a designer, maker and natural dyer with 22 years of experience in the product and clothing industry. I have a strong commercial eye and meticulous attention to detail, and in my fashion roles I designed multiple products and gained advanced knowledge of product and garment construction for accessories, fashion garments and technical outerwear. I’m passionate about natural dyeing, designing and making, and I love sharing my knowledge through botanical workshops and collaborations. Two years and three months ago I founded Three Storey Design, where I naturally dye silk with plants and flowers, host botanical workshops, and manufacture products for sale. I am seeking roles that will expand and support my growth and allow me to contribute my extensive art and design experience.

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Hi, I’m Claire Mellalieu, a designer, maker and natural dyer with 22 years of experience in the product and clothing industry. I have a strong commercial eye and meticulous attention to detail, and in my fashion roles I designed multiple products and gained advanced knowledge of product and garment construction for accessories, fashion garments and technical outerwear. I’m passionate about natural dyeing, designing and making, and I love sharing my knowledge through botanical workshops and collaborations. Two years and three months ago I founded Three Storey Design, where I naturally dye silk with plants and flowers, host botanical workshops, and manufacture products for sale.

I am seeking roles that will expand and support my growth and allow me to contribute my extensive art and design experience.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Part-time Sales Assistant at Three Storey Design
January 1, 2022 - Present
Greeted and served customers, advised on products, handled returns, built rapport, managed stock, arranged displays, unpacked deliveries, priced new stock, and ensured end-of-day paperwork and banking were correct; maintained a clean and tidy shop.
Drapes Technician / Repair Specialist at Belly Button Designs
March 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Manufactured/sewed new drapes for stock and sale; repaired customer drapes for theatre production; cleaned and maintained hire drapes for theatre, concert tours, corporate events, TV and film; soldered wires to LED circuits and assisted with star cloth assembly.
Draping / Event Draping at LED BY DESIGN LTD
June 1, 2023 - Present
Draping for events and installations; contributed to event styling and set pieces.
Founder/Designer/Maker at Chilli Apparel Ltd
March 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Created brand and website; designed and produced products; managed marketing, social media and packaging; sourced natural fabrics and trims; grown dye garden; managed production from pattern to finish.
Illustrator at McQueen Independent
September 1, 2022 - February 28, 2024
Illustration work for Manchester Didsbury shop; visual asset creation and client-facing design support.
Senior Designer at Portwest Ltd
November 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Senior lifestyle menswear designer; trend & colour forecasting; CAD; production briefs for Far East manufacturing; collaboration with sales on seasonal launches; health & safety representative.
Designer at Regatta Ltd
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2021
Apparel design across multiple markets; CAD/technical drawings; product development; supplier communication; international sampling and production coordination.
Designer at Focus Sports & Leisure
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
Menswear and wholesale design; competitor research; trend forecasting; CAD; development for active & lifestyle ranges.
Designer at Sports Direct PLC
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Designed menswear for Slazenger/Umbro/Title/Diadora and Ocean’s Pacific; conducted trade show research; produced technical drawings and specifications for sampling and production.
Sales Assistant at Brands Inc Ltd
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Sales assistant role supporting retail operations; product knowledge and customer service.
Work Placement at Betty Jackson Ltd
January 1, 1998 - February 28, 1998
6-week university placement; backstage exposure at London Fashion Week.

Education

GCSEs / A Level Art & GNVQ Advanced at Yale College, Wrexham, North Wales
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994
BTEC Art & Design Foundation at University Huddersfield
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Marketing, Promotion & Manufacture (2:1) at University Huddersfield
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1999

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education