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I am a passionate and versatile designer with over 10 years of experience in the childrenswear industry, specializing in print and logo design. I have a strong understanding of the complete design process and have a proven ability to deliver joyful, engaging, and commercially successful products. With extensive experience at Mini Boden across a range of roles, I have developed a broad and adaptable skill set. Recently, I transitioned into freelance work to further develop my design and illustration skills while continuing to collaborate with playful, forward-thinking brands. I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently generating innovative concepts and managing high volumes of work under tight deadlines.…I am a passionate and versatile designer with over 10 years of experience in the childrenswear industry, specializing in print and logo design. I have a strong understanding of the complete design process and have a proven ability to deliver joyful, engaging, and commercially successful products. With extensive experience at Mini Boden across a range of roles, I have developed a broad and adaptable skill set. Recently, I transitioned into freelance work to further develop my design and illustration skills while continuing to collaborate with playful, forward-thinking brands. I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently generating innovative concepts and managing high volumes of work under tight deadlines.

Tess Neale

Designer, Logo Designer, Illustrator, +2

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I am a passionate and versatile designer with over 10 years of experience in the childrenswear industry, specializing in print and logo design. I have a strong understanding of the complete design process and have a proven ability to deliver joyful, engaging, and commercially successful products. With extensive experience at Mini Boden across a range of roles, I have developed a broad and adaptable skill set. Recently, I transitioned into freelance work to further develop my design and illustration skills while continuing to collaborate with playful, forward-thinking brands. I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently generating innovative concepts and managing high volumes of work under tight deadlines.…I am a passionate and versatile designer with over 10 years of experience in the childrenswear industry, specializing in print and logo design. I have a strong understanding of the complete design process and have a proven ability to deliver joyful, engaging, and commercially successful products. With extensive experience at Mini Boden across a range of roles, I have developed a broad and adaptable skill set. Recently, I transitioned into freelance work to further develop my design and illustration skills while continuing to collaborate with playful, forward-thinking brands. I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently generating innovative concepts and managing high volumes of work under tight deadlines.

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I am a passionate and versatile designer with over 10 years of experience in the childrenswear industry, specializing in print and logo design. I have a strong understanding of the complete design process and have a proven ability to deliver joyful, engaging, and commercially successful products.

With extensive experience at Mini Boden across a range of roles, I have developed a broad and adaptable skill set. Recently, I transitioned into freelance work to further develop my design and illustration skills while continuing to collaborate with playful, forward-thinking brands. I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently generating innovative concepts and managing high volumes of work under tight deadlines.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Designer

December 1, 2024 - Present

Designing prints and logos for childrenswear brands. Creating a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design styles. Building on a personal style of papercut and hand painted illustrations.

Textiles Designer - Boyswear at Mini Boden

December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025

Designed all over prints and logos for Mini Boys and Baby Boys. Oversaw the design process from initial ideas to final product. Managed and supported a small team of junior and assistant designers. Served as Boden brand ambassador for social media content.

Junior Logo Designer - Boyswear at Mini Boden

March 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025

Created seasonally appropriate logos for Boys and Baby ranges. Communicated with designers, buyers, and suppliers from initial ideas to final product. Managed and guided another team member. Conducted research and production trips overseas. Updated artworks in PLM throughout the season.

Logo Admin Assistant at Mini Boden

April 30, 2019 - July 9, 2025

Amended designers' logos throughout the design process. Worked across Boys, Girls, and Baby ranges. Created moodboards and research for each season. Updated packs when samples arrived and relayed changes to suppliers.

Garment Design Admin Assistant at Mini Boden

October 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025

Assisted Baby, Knit, and Accessory teams. Created rangeboards and maintained up-to-date information. Used PLM to add styles and colors and created garment packs. Managed the colour archive by naming colours and maintaining palettes.

Maternity Cover Print Assistant at Mini Boden

March 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025

Drew up vintage prints. Communicated with designers and buyers on design development and production. Assembled packs to be sent to suppliers. Matched colour palettes.