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I am a passionate and confident Designer specialising in Girls Accessories with over 8 years of experience designing accessories, apparel, print, and illustration for some of the biggest UK high street brands. Having worked in-house, as a supplier, and a freelancer, I bring valuable industry knowledge and skills that contribute effectively to organisations.
I have extensive experience managing product ranges, creating prints, graphics, CADs, and technical specification packs, as well as researching trends and managing supplier relationships. My skills also include training and managing team members and independently organising my workload in fast-paced environments.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Freelance Designer at Self-employed
July 1, 2024 - June 7, 2024Freelanced for multiple Far East Suppliers designing for customers such as Zara, Mango, Accessorize, Monsoon, Reserved, Primark, TU, and Home Bargains. Worked on CAD design as well as prints and graphics for hats, bags, hair accessories, coldweather items, and knitwear. Designed licensed ranges for children’s accessories including bags, hats, and coldweather items. Worked for a print studio on all-over-print for girls apparel and designed seasonal hair and accessories ranges for Mimi & Lula.
Designer at DCK Group
December 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024Responsible for creating and designing innovative, original designs and concepts for commercial girls hair accessories and jewellery ranges for major retailers such as M&S, River Island, Tesco, Matalan, and Boots. Designed licensed children’s accessories ranges and novelty event products. Prepared CAD products and hand-made samples for management reviews. Led first look and product review meetings with directors. Created technical specification sheets for factories. Managed close supplier relationships and video calls for sourcing. Managed assistant designers including training and performance reviews. Ensured designs met timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Assistant Designer at Accessorize
December 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022Managed girlswear product ranges including swimwear, beachwear, nightwear, bags, hair and jewellery, cold weather products, stationery, and seasonal gifting. Created prints, graphics, product CADs, and tech packs for suppliers. Conducted trend and colour research and presented seasonal trend packs to management. Reviewed samples and provided feedback. Utilized WGSN, social media, competitor shops, trade shows, and trend talks for key trend research.
Assistant Designer at Debenhams
October 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Designed contemporary prints including all-over, placements, characters, slogans, and florals for girls nightwear and swimwear for Debenhams own brands Blue Zoo and Mantaray. Produced product technical specification packs. Identified key colours, trends, and item directions. Created visual range plans to ensure brand differentiation.
Design Assistant at Accessorize
February 1, 2018 - October 31, 2019Created prints and product CADs for accessories including novelty socks, pet clothing, Christmas decorations, stationery, and seasonal products. Assisted with range planning and worked with buyers and merchandisers. Created detailed technical spec packs for sampling.
Internship at Skinny Dip
June 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017Completed internship gaining experience in the design field.
Internship at Zandra Rhodes
January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016Completed internship specializing in textile print design.
Freelance Designer at Multiple Far East Suppliers
July 1, 2024 - June 15, 2024Freelanced designing for customers like Zara, Mango, Accessorize, Monsoon, Reserved, Primark, TU, Home Bargains. Worked on a range of products, CAD design, prints/graphics for hats, bags, hair accessories, cold weather items, and knitwear. Designed licensed children's accessories ranges and collaborated with a print studio on all-over prints for girls' apparel. Freelanced for Mimi & Lula designing their SS26 and AW25 Hair and Accessories range.
Designer at DCK Group
December 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024Created and designed innovative, original designs and concepts for commercial girls hair accessories and jewellery ranges for major retailers such as M&S, River Island, Tesco, Matalan, and Boots. Designed licensed children's accessories ranges and novelty event ranges. Produced handmade and CAD products for reviews, led product review meetings with directors, created technical specification sheets for Far East factories, maintained supplier relationships, managed assistant designers including training and performance reviews, and ensured alignment with critical project timelines.
Assistant Designer at Accessorize
December 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022Managed all girlswear products including swimwear, beachwear, nightwear, bags, hair and jewellery, cold weather products, stationery, and seasonal gifting. Created prints, graphics, product CADs, and managed trend and colour packs for the season. Created tech packs and artwork for suppliers, reviewed samples, and researched key trends using WGSN, social media, competition shops, trade shows, and trend talks.
Assistant Designer at Debenhams
October 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Designed contemporary all-over prints, placements, characters, slogans, conversational prints, and florals for girls' nightwear and swimwear for Debenhams own brands Blue Zoo and Mantaray. Produced product technical spec packs and identified key colour, trend, and key item direction. Created visual range plans to ensure point of difference throughout brands.
Design Assistant at Accessorize
February 1, 2018 - October 31, 2019Created prints and product CADs for a range of accessories such as novelty socks, pet clothing, Christmas decorations, stationery, and seasonal products. Worked on range planning and building with buyers and merchandisers. Created detailed technical spec packs for sampling.
Internship at Skinny Dip
June 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017Internship experience in design.
Internship at Zandra Rhodes
January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016Internship experience in Textile Print Design.
Freelance Designer
July 1, 2024 - PresentCurrently freelancing for multiple Far East suppliers, designing for customers including Zara, Mango, Accessorize, Monsoon, Reserved, Primark, TU, and Home Bargains. Tasks include CAD design as well as prints and graphics for hats, bags, hair accessories, cold weather items, and knitwear. Also freelanced in-house for Mimi & Lula designing their AW25 hair and accessories range.
Designer at DBK Group
July 31, 2024 - August 8, 2025Responsible for creating and designing innovative and original designs and concepts into complete ranges for buyers. Designed commercial girls hair accessories and jewellery ranges for clients such as M&S, River Island, Tesco, Matalan, and Boots. Designed novelty ranges for events like Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. Created handmade and CAD products for management reviews, led product meetings with directors, and created technical specification sheets for Far East factories. Maintained close relationships with suppliers and managed time to align with critical paths. Managed Assistant Designers including training and performance reviews. Organised workload independently within a fast-paced business environment.
Assistant Designer at Accessorize
December 31, 2022 - August 8, 2025Managed all girlswear products ranging from bags, hair and jewellery, cold weather products, swimwear, beachwear, nightwear, stationery, and seasonal gifting. Created prints, graphics, and product CADs for all product areas. Researched, created, and managed trend and colour packs each season and presented them to management. Created tech packs with CADs and artworks for suppliers, reviewed samples, and provided feedback. Researched key print, colour, and product trends using WGSN, social media, trade shows, and attending trend talks.
Assistant Designer at Debenhams
December 31, 2019 - August 8, 2025Designed contemporary prints including all-over prints, placements, characters, slogans, conversational prints, and florals for girls nightwear and swimwear for Debenhams own brands Blue Zoo and Mantaray. Produced product technical specification packs for nightwear and swimwear. Identified key colour, trend, and item direction as well as created visual range plans to ensure point of difference throughout brands.
Design Assistant at Accessorize
October 31, 2019 - August 8, 2025Created prints and product CADs for a range of accessories such as novelty socks, pet clothing, Christmas decorations, stationery, and seasonal products. Worked on range planning and building with buyers and merchandisers. Created detailed technical specification packs for sampling.
Internship at Skinny Dip
September 30, 2017 - August 8, 2025Internship role focusing on design related tasks.
Internship at Zandra Rhodes
March 31, 2016 - August 8, 2025Internship role focusing on textile print design.
Education
BA Hons at UCA Rochester
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017Diploma at UCA Rochester
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014BA Hons at UCA Rochester
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017Diploma at UCA Rochester
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014Textile Print Design BA Hons at UCA Rochester
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017Art & Design Ext. Diploma at UCA Rochester
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Experience Level
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