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OBJECTIVES:
Past work experience has enabled me to observe the day-to-day activities in a small independent fashion company and also in a larger fashion retail business. My aim is to put my current experience in Textile Design and university background to work. I believe that my creative thinking, dependability and knowledge of several languages will make me a valuable asset to the Textile Design industry.
2006-2009
BA (Hons) Decorative Arts
Nottingham Trent University
An art and design course including problem solving, conceptual development, understanding user needs, working with various materials and manufacturing processes, as well as getting ready for the art and design industry.
2005-2006
BTEC Art and Design Foundation Studies
MERIT
Leicester St Margaret’s College
2003-2004
A levels: Graphics, Business, ICT
AS Level: Media Studies
Enrichment Course: Ceramics, Web Design
1998-2003
GCSEs: Art, Design Technology,German,Mathematics,English,Science
GNVQ:Business Studies
Short Course: R.E,ICT
Experiences:
01/09/08 – 13/09/08
River Island (Head Office) Buyer & Fashion Accessories Design Assistant
Working in buyers and fashion accessories department. My roles were to assist the head designers in both department,
research latest trends using WGSN online,
General Administration,
organising samples and assisting in fittings. General observing how each department operates.
Work Experience Westcott Designs
Textile Design Assistant
10/06/08 – 29/06/08
Assisting designers,
Heat transfer prints,
updating vintage fabrics,
contributing to the new collection (Ruffles), making up samples
embroidery work and
mixing up new colour palletes for new collection
attending buyer meetings,
Ongoing Work Experience
Kalar Silk Screen Printers Graphic Designer/ Screen Printer Assistant
Experience
Dealing with artwork,
designing and large scale screen printing.
producing artwork for screen prints and
heat transfer designs.
Ongoing Work Experience
Tiara Clothing
Design Assistant
Exploring current trends in fashion & fashion accessories
attended buyer meetings,
general administration and organising studio. Organising and make up of garments.
Skills
- Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Wasatch Printer. Confident user of all Microsoft Office application, Email and Internet.
-Confident working on PC and MAC.
-Experienced in presenting project work, clearly and concisely to groups.
-Successful portrayal of ideas through a wide range of media including sketching, along with written and spoken presentations.
-Experience of working within a team based culture involving compromise, commitment, planning, organisation and team management.
-Bold creative flair broadened through art and design foundation course
-Work experiences have highlighted awareness of ‘real world’ constraints on design development, realisation and manufacture.
-Experienced in screen printing, making up artwork and applying to screens.
-Knowledge in laser cutting
-Full/Clean Driving Licence
Portfolio & References
Available on request |
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