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London-based knitwear designer with a background in luxury fashion and textiles. Central Saint Martins MA graduate, with experience developing refined and innovative knitwear for brands including MAINS, Cecilie Telle and Maximilian.
My work blends research, cultural references and vintage sourcing with a practical understanding of how garments sit within collections—translating ideas, materials and visual references into clear direction focused on texture, colour and silhouette.
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Work Experience
Freelance Knitwear Designer at Salon C. Lundman
June 1, 2026 - PresentAdvising on yarn selection, yarn sourcing, and knitwear development for seasonal collections. Designing and producing hand-knit prototypes and swatches to explore stitch techniques, texture, and garment construction. Providing technical expertise on knit structures, construction, and finishing throughout the design and sampling process.
Freelance Knitwear Designer at Qasimi
November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Supporting AW25 knitwear development by assisting the design team with swatch design and yarn sourcing for collection progression.
Freelance Knitwear Assistant at Cecilie Telle
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024Supporting development of knitted accessories from concept to sampling. Conducting trend research to inform seasonal colour and material direction. Communicating with yarn agents and suppliers regarding colour and material developments. Developing swatches exploring new techniques and material finishes.
Freelance Knitwear Designer at MAINS
July 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024Working on knitwear for MAINS’ LFW debut. Ensuring colour and yarn consistency across knitwear collections. Managing yarn sourcing through meetings with yarn agents and suppliers. Creating and designing swatches and making show pieces.
Freelance Swatch Designer at Cats Brothers
August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023Designing and creating knitted swatches to be sold to different fashion brands.
Freelance Knitwear Designer (Film/TV) at Hadrian Productions / Warner Bros. Studios, Apple TV & BBC
March 1, 2022 - PresentDesigning a series of jumpers and cardigans for an upcoming feature. Crocheting scarves for Bob Marley – ‘One Love’. Knitting cardigans for the Apple TV series ‘Disclaimer’. Designing and knitting balaclavas for ‘The Gold’. Daily correspondence with costume designers. Conducting concept and visual research (archive, library, and vintage sourcing) to inform costume and knitwear direction.
Freelance Knitwear Designer at Maximilian
July 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022Producing knitted trims and advising on knitwear for SS22 and AW22 collections.
Mens knitwear Design Intern at Pringle of Scotland
June 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018Vintage research and support for seasonal menswear knitwear collection development. Completed 3D stand work. Supported seasonal research and concept development including colour palettes, mood boards, and colour-ways, plus research and sketching designs. Produced hand-knit and machine-knit swatches, assisted with tech packs, and provided fit comments.
Knitwear Design Intern (Menswear) at Pringle of Scotland
March 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018Vintage research and supported seasonal research and concept development for menswear knitwear collections. Produced colour palettes, mood boards and colour-ways, created sketches and developed hand-knit and machine-knit swatches. Assisted with tech packs and fit comments. Completed 3D stand work and supported concept development.
Freelance Swatch Designer at Knitster
March 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019Designing and creating knitted swatches to be sold to different fashion brands.
Knitwear Design Intern at CÉLINE
February 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017Hand knitting socks for the AW17 collection.
Design Intern at Phoebe English
June 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016Supported design internship duties including running errands, CAD work, and sustainability-focused circular designing. Completed hand stitching and embroidery.
Education
MA Fashion at Central Saint Martins
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021BA Textile Design at Central Saint Martins
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017MA Fashion at Central Saint Martins
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021BA Textile Design at Central Saint Martins
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Other, Manufacturing, Retail
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