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I am an incredibly committed team member who enjoys problem solving for myself and my colleagues. I am highly creative and I also like to work in an organised manner, with a strong focus on taking products from design concept through to production. I bring extensive experience in graphic design, sportswear and apparel design, with international travel experience and strong product development knowledge. I am confident managing the full design-to-production process, including concept and trend research, CAD/tech packs, sample and fabric/trims approvals, and close communication with factories and suppliers.…I am an incredibly committed team member who enjoys problem solving for myself and my colleagues. I am highly creative and I also like to work in an organised manner, with a strong focus on taking products from design concept through to production. I bring extensive experience in graphic design, sportswear and apparel design, with international travel experience and strong product development knowledge. I am confident managing the full design-to-production process, including concept and trend research, CAD/tech packs, sample and fabric/trims approvals, and close communication with factories and suppliers.

MISS SHARON HUGHES

Graphic Designer, Designer, Textile Designer

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I am an incredibly committed team member who enjoys problem solving for myself and my colleagues. I am highly creative and I also like to work in an organised manner, with a strong focus on taking products from design concept through to production. I bring extensive experience in graphic design, sportswear and apparel design, with international travel experience and strong product development knowledge. I am confident managing the full design-to-production process, including concept and trend research, CAD/tech packs, sample and fabric/trims approvals, and close communication with factories and suppliers.…I am an incredibly committed team member who enjoys problem solving for myself and my colleagues. I am highly creative and I also like to work in an organised manner, with a strong focus on taking products from design concept through to production. I bring extensive experience in graphic design, sportswear and apparel design, with international travel experience and strong product development knowledge. I am confident managing the full design-to-production process, including concept and trend research, CAD/tech packs, sample and fabric/trims approvals, and close communication with factories and suppliers.

Available to hire

I am an incredibly committed team member who enjoys problem solving for myself and my colleagues. I am highly creative and I also like to work in an organised manner, with a strong focus on taking products from design concept through to production.

I bring extensive experience in graphic design, sportswear and apparel design, with international travel experience and strong product development knowledge. I am confident managing the full design-to-production process, including concept and trend research, CAD/tech packs, sample and fabric/trims approvals, and close communication with factories and suppliers.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Intermediate

POS

Intermediate

Technical Illustration

Intermediate

Motion Graphic

Intermediate

Work Experience

Design and develop Men’swear ranges; Product Design & Research; Merchandising; Factory Production Management; Sample & admin support at Union Supply Co Ltd

January 1, 2026 - Present

Designed and developed men’s swear ranges for branded labels including Vincentius, LFC, Arsenal, Marshall Artist and Valere. Selected suitable fabrics and trims and developed new products for seasonal collections. Researched current trends, supported comp shop and sample buying, and managed product development from concept through to production. Communicated with factories/suppliers, handled sample management (label/labelling, logging, organising and booking in), and supported critical path activities including fit sessions, pre-production/production sample approvals, and creation of size specs. Provided administrative support including DHL parcel sending and filing, and accurately created purchase orders.

Menswear and Ladieswear Fashion Designer (Men’s and Ladieswear) at Comp Shop and sample buying / Outdoor Leisurewear Ltd

March 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Designed and developed men’s and ladieswear fashion items aligned to client brand identity and target market. Worked closely with suppliers to ensure designs were produced accurately and met quality standards. Kept up to date with fashion and fabric/colour/shape trends. Prepared CADs, tech packs, and presentations for new collections; attended fit sessions and provided fit comments; assisted with selection of fabrics and trims; conducted trend research and liaised with buyers for feedback and understanding of customer requirements. Managed merchandising and critical path, maintained constant communication with buyers and factory counterparts, and supported production management and sample maintenance (chasing/booking in, approvals and fitting). Created purchase orders and supported sample management for buyer meetings.

Menswear Designer (Brand/Souluxe - Sports) at MATALAN

November 1, 2021 - March 1, 2024

Worked as a menswear designer within the Souluxe/Sports area. Liaised with factory representatives and internal team members, and communicated clearly with buyers and merchandising. Attended and presented at key stage meetings, creating professional presentations for trend research, colour, and style overviews. Produced comp shop reports and attended trade shows. Contributed to style edits and seasonal sign-off meetings. Collaborated in a team environment and independently, aligning design outputs to seasonal requirements and timelines.

Sportswear Apparel Designer (Menswear) at MONTIREX

May 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021

Delivered allocated menswear sportswear designs according to seasonal workload and brand needs, from concept through CAD, colour overviews, technical specifications, and updates, ensuring on-time against seasonal deadlines. Produced designs in a clear format with detailed technical specifications in Illustrator/Photoshop. Completed comp shop/reports and researched possibilities and areas of growth within performance sportswear.

Senior Graphic Designer (Advertising Agency) at IMA Group Ltd

June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021

Created POS materials including presell leaflets and brochures, produced logo designs, and supported advertising campaigns for various retail clients. Worked to tight deadlines with strong attention to detail, proactive initiative, and flexibility for demanding workloads.

Freelance Designer at Freelance

January 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020

Freelance design work (details not specified in the resume).

Multi-product Designer (Ladieswear/Menswear) at QUBA & Co

August 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Temp multiproduct designer role across ladieswear and menswear (details not specified in the resume).

Multi-product Designer (Sportswear - Golf) / Licensed Apparel at PANWORLD BRANDS LTD

January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019

Conceived and delivered against brand seasonal creative direction and product briefs while maintaining brand DNA. Researched and contributed to seasonal creative direction, trend overviews, colour and mood boards. Produced consumer-focused, category-aligned designs aligned to commercial targets. Ensured the range had coherent aesthetics while balancing performance and technical requirements. Delivered coloured CADs that were consumer focused, trend-led, and commercially aligned.

Graphic Designer (Multi-product - Sportswear) at O’NEILLS SPORTWEAR LTD

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Designed and developed functional, commercial sportswear ranges for men, ladies and children across multiple sporting areas. Applied knowledge of functional fabrics and product features into designs. Liaised with factory representatives and teams, working both independently and collaboratively.

Sole Designer (Outdoor Apparel and Lifestyle Brand) at JD SPORTS - Blacks/Millets

November 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015

Managed workload and ensured deadlines were met. Stayed abreast of new season fashion trends. Created artwork and sketch development of technical apparel. Attended product development meetings and produced story and colour boards. Sourced and cut fabrics under product developer direction, liaised with team members on critical path, stored/filed patterns and print/apparel artwork, assisted with costings and spec sheets, checked sample/fabric orders against tech pack specifications, and produced style sheets for current and new season ranges.

Bespoke Designer (Teamwear Garment Graphics) at SS/AW JD SPORTS - KOOGA RUGBY

March 1, 2012 - October 31, 2014

Designed bespoke range and teamwear garment graphics for men, ladies and juniors. Provided excellent customer service to retailers and end users. Created detailed design specifications for factory submission. Used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CAD programmes; communicated at all levels with strong independence and ability to mentor assistant designers when required.