I am a textile designer specialising in print and embellishment for fashion and interiors.
I am confident, hardworking and have a passion for working in the creative industries.
My career aspirations are to gain experience in the various areas of the print and textile industry at high end and high street market levels, whilst developing my skills and identity as a print designer.
Education:
2010 - 2013
BA (Hons) Fashion and Textile Design, University of the West of England, Bristol
2008-2010
BTEC National Diploma Art & Design, Plymouth College of Art & Design
2006-2008
A Level Graphic Design, Cornwall College St Austell GCSE’s - English, Mathematics, Science, French, Art, Food Technology, ICT, Fowey Community College
Previous Employment and experience:
Industry Specific:
April 2014 - Present
Visual Merchandiser at Dorothy Perkins
November 2013 - Present
Licensed designs to Keka Case
August 2013 - November 2013
Freelance print design for Never Forget Yvette
July 2013- August 2013
Internship at the Amanda Kelly Design Studio in London
June 2013
Exhibited at Graduate Fashion Week and New Designers in London
June 2011
Dresser at London Graduate Fashion Week
General:
October 2011 - April 2012
Ye Shakespeare public house, Bristol; job role - Bar Staff
July 2010 - September 2011
Cornwall Staff Agency, St Austell; job roles - Housekeeping, waitressing, bar host
June 2006 - September 2010
Pro Pets Pet Store, St Austell; job role - Sales Assistant
Skills:
Industry Specific skills:
Microsoft Office, Adobe CS6 -Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design.
Hand and Machine embroidery.
Printmaking including screen and digital printing.
Research, analysis and design skills.
Problem solving visual communication.
Design Development.
Personal Qualities:
Efficient and hardworking.
Proven ability to work as part of a team.
Confident and with excellent communication skills - Having worked in a range of customer service related jobs.
Organised and work well under pressure - Meeting University deadlines and having a demanding job.
High level of discipline and attention to detail.
References available on request
I am confident, hardworking and have a passion for working in the creative industries.
My career aspirations are to gain experience in the various areas of the print and textile industry at high end and high street market levels, whilst developing my skills and identity as a print designer.
Education:
2010 - 2013
BA (Hons) Fashion and Textile Design, University of the West of England, Bristol
2008-2010
BTEC National Diploma Art & Design, Plymouth College of Art & Design
2006-2008
A Level Graphic Design, Cornwall College St Austell GCSE’s - English, Mathematics, Science, French, Art, Food Technology, ICT, Fowey Community College
Previous Employment and experience:
Industry Specific:
April 2014 - Present
Visual Merchandiser at Dorothy Perkins
November 2013 - Present
Licensed designs to Keka Case
August 2013 - November 2013
Freelance print design for Never Forget Yvette
July 2013- August 2013
Internship at the Amanda Kelly Design Studio in London
June 2013
Exhibited at Graduate Fashion Week and New Designers in London
June 2011
Dresser at London Graduate Fashion Week
General:
October 2011 - April 2012
Ye Shakespeare public house, Bristol; job role - Bar Staff
July 2010 - September 2011
Cornwall Staff Agency, St Austell; job roles - Housekeeping, waitressing, bar host
June 2006 - September 2010
Pro Pets Pet Store, St Austell; job role - Sales Assistant
Skills:
Industry Specific skills:
Microsoft Office, Adobe CS6 -Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design.
Hand and Machine embroidery.
Printmaking including screen and digital printing.
Research, analysis and design skills.
Problem solving visual communication.
Design Development.
Personal Qualities:
Efficient and hardworking.
Proven ability to work as part of a team.
Confident and with excellent communication skills - Having worked in a range of customer service related jobs.
Organised and work well under pressure - Meeting University deadlines and having a demanding job.
High level of discipline and attention to detail.
References available on request