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I’m a freelance fashion and knitwear designer who turns concept ideas into commercially ready products, working end-to-end from development through to sampling and production. I specialize in knitwear across womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, and seasonal collections, with a strong focus on fit, technical accuracy, and production readiness. Alongside my creative direction, I manage the practical details that make garments succeed: CADs, tech packs/specs, grading and measurements, fabric selection, supplier and factory communication, and quality checks. I also bring hands-on experience with technical knit systems, including Shima Seiki, and I enjoy working collaboratively with brands, mills, and manufacturers to deliver on time and to standard.…I’m a freelance fashion and knitwear designer who turns concept ideas into commercially ready products, working end-to-end from development through to sampling and production. I specialize in knitwear across womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, and seasonal collections, with a strong focus on fit, technical accuracy, and production readiness. Alongside my creative direction, I manage the practical details that make garments succeed: CADs, tech packs/specs, grading and measurements, fabric selection, supplier and factory communication, and quality checks. I also bring hands-on experience with technical knit systems, including Shima Seiki, and I enjoy working collaboratively with brands, mills, and manufacturers to deliver on time and to standard.

Alisia Damianou

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I’m a freelance fashion and knitwear designer who turns concept ideas into commercially ready products, working end-to-end from development through to sampling and production. I specialize in knitwear across womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, and seasonal collections, with a strong focus on fit, technical accuracy, and production readiness. Alongside my creative direction, I manage the practical details that make garments succeed: CADs, tech packs/specs, grading and measurements, fabric selection, supplier and factory communication, and quality checks. I also bring hands-on experience with technical knit systems, including Shima Seiki, and I enjoy working collaboratively with brands, mills, and manufacturers to deliver on time and to standard.…I’m a freelance fashion and knitwear designer who turns concept ideas into commercially ready products, working end-to-end from development through to sampling and production. I specialize in knitwear across womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, and seasonal collections, with a strong focus on fit, technical accuracy, and production readiness. Alongside my creative direction, I manage the practical details that make garments succeed: CADs, tech packs/specs, grading and measurements, fabric selection, supplier and factory communication, and quality checks. I also bring hands-on experience with technical knit systems, including Shima Seiki, and I enjoy working collaboratively with brands, mills, and manufacturers to deliver on time and to standard.

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I’m a freelance fashion and knitwear designer who turns concept ideas into commercially ready products, working end-to-end from development through to sampling and production. I specialize in knitwear across womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, and seasonal collections, with a strong focus on fit, technical accuracy, and production readiness.

Alongside my creative direction, I manage the practical details that make garments succeed: CADs, tech packs/specs, grading and measurements, fabric selection, supplier and factory communication, and quality checks. I also bring hands-on experience with technical knit systems, including Shima Seiki, and I enjoy working collaboratively with brands, mills, and manufacturers to deliver on time and to standard.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Greek, Modern

Fluent

Bulgarian

Fluent

Russian

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Fashion & Knitwear Designer (Sole Lead)

July 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Delivered freelance end-to-end knitwear and product development for established brands and startups, supporting menswear, womenswear, and childrenswear. Developed commercially focused knitwear products across concept through to final production, creating CADs, technical packs, specifications, and development documents to support sampling and manufacturing. Specialised in technical knitwear development using SHIMA SEIKI systems, with experience in structured knits and jacquards. Managed fit comments, measurements, fabric selection, and technical approvals to ensure fit, quality, and production readiness. Liaised with suppliers and manufacturers throughout sampling, development, and production stages while managing multiple projects and deadlines in parallel. Supported season-aligned product development, created visuals and prototypes for client meetings prior to sampling, collaborated with mills and factories on yarn, stitch, and knit-structure development, and ensured oversight acros

Freelance Fashion & Knitwear Designer (Sole Lead) at Manière De Voir

August 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024

Supported design and garment technology teams across womenswear and menswear from concept through to final production. Assisted with product development, technical specifications, fit comments, and sample reviews to ensure fit and quality standards. Liaised with suppliers and internal teams to manage development progress and maintain critical path deadlines. Conducted trend and competitor research to support product development and range direction. Managed technical documentation, measurements, and product information across multiple categories and worked in a fast-paced environment supporting several projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and organization.

Managed End-to-End Knitwear Design and Production (Freelance/Contract) at ALIS IA D AM IA N OU (Notion/Resume indicates Manchester, UK role at Sorg Apparel Plc/Other listed employers—company name provided: S R G Apparel Plc)

August 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024

Managed knitwear design and production across development to final delivery, built and maintained strong client relationships, and supported seasonal knitwear collections aligned to commercial and brand direction. Produced technical packs, specs, and development sheets for production, and created visual knitted swatches/prototypes for client meetings prior to physical sampling. Collaborated with mills and factories on yarn, stitch, and structured knit development; oversaw fit, sampling, and quality control; and conducted trend research and critical path management to support on-time delivery. Coordinated fit and quality processes including sample tracking and risk mitigation while communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Freelance Fashion & Knitwear Designer (Sole Lead)

October 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022

Supported brands across womenswear, activewear, knitwear, and occasionwear from concept development through to final production. Created designs, CADs, tech packs, specifications, and development documents to support product development and sampling. Managed fit comments, garment construction details, and product updates to ensure fit, quality, and technical accuracy. Liaised with suppliers, manufacturers, and clients throughout fabric selection, sampling, and development processes. Conducted trend, competitor, and market research to support collection direction and commercially focused product development. Assisted with fabric testing, product approvals, and end-to-end development to ensure products met quality and performance standards, while managing multiple freelance projects at once with clear communication across teams and suppliers.

Knitwear Design and Development Support (Remote) at Nottingham Trent University / Company name not explicitly provided in the resume section (Resume shows 'Fully Remote - Nottingham, UK' and work described across brands)

October 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022

Supported fashion and knitwear product development end-to-end across women’swear, activewear, knitwear, and occasionwear—from concept development through to final production. Created designs, CADs, tech packs, specifications, and development documents to support product development and sampling. Managed fit comments, measurement checks, garment construction details, and product updates to ensure fit and technical accuracy. Liaised with suppliers, manufacturers, and clients through fabric selection, sampling, and development processes, and conducted trend/competitor/market research to inform range direction. Supported fabric testing, product approvals, and end-to-end development to ensure products met quality and performance standards, while handling multiple freelance projects simultaneously while maintaining deadlines and clear communication.