Fashion Design graduate with experience as a Design Assistant and Retail Assistant. Supports design processes through trend research, sampling coordination, accurate documentation, image editing for e-commerce and working effectively in fast-paced environments. Experienced in product development, fit sessions, stock coordination, customer queries, and maintaining quality standards while staying detail-oriented, organised, and proactive.

Emmy Parkhouse

Fashion Design graduate with experience as a Design Assistant and Retail Assistant. Supports design processes through trend research, sampling coordination, accurate documentation, image editing for e-commerce and working effectively in fast-paced environments. Experienced in product development, fit sessions, stock coordination, customer queries, and maintaining quality standards while staying detail-oriented, organised, and proactive.

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Fashion Design graduate with experience as a Design Assistant and Retail Assistant. Supports design processes through trend research, sampling coordination, accurate documentation, image editing for e-commerce and working effectively in fast-paced environments. Experienced in product development, fit sessions, stock coordination, customer queries, and maintaining quality standards while staying detail-oriented, organised, and proactive.

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Work Experience

Admin/Studio Assistant at Indigowares
July 1, 2025 - Present
Supported the design process for an independent sustainable slow-fashion brand focused on natural dyes, block printing, and repurposing vintage fabrics. Assisted with administrative and creative responsibilities including researching and staying current on trends to suggest new prints, colourways, and silhouettes for upcoming collections. Helped manage faulty stock by repairing garments to maintain quality and avoid stock loss, ensuring items were sold at full retail price. Contributed to production by preparing accurate technical documentation (drawings, measurements, construction details), coordinating fit sessions, and updating tech packs to support sample development. Drafted patterns and made in-house product samples for pitching to wholesale buyers. Supported sustainability initiatives by creating limited-edition scarves and neckerchiefs from excess fabric. Also handled styling and photography preparation for marketing materials and website listings, monitored and maintained sto
Retail Assistant at Frankie and Olive
November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Provided customer-focused retail support in a boutique women’s and children’s wear store prioritising sustainability and a friendly shopping experience. Delivered tailored recommendations by communicating effectively to understand individual preferences and needs based on strong product knowledge. Supported the buyer with seasonal trend knowledge (colour, silhouette, styling) and assisted collection curation for upcoming seasons, including attending trade shows. Processed and organised stock deliveries, checked quality and quantities, resolved discrepancies, and maintained accurate inventory and sales records. Replenished the sales floor, monitored stock levels for strong-performing items, and ensured product availability to support commercial performance. Maintained high visual standards across the shop floor (clean, tidy, safe, accessible). Supported brand campaigns through engaging visual merchandising, regularly refreshing window and in-store displays, and assisted with season

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Nottingham Trent University
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Education, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment

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