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Work Background
FreelancePattern Cutter
Nov. 2023Creative pattern cutting for luxury and high end brands. Executing patterns for RTW, runway and custom looks.
POSTER GIRLSenior Womenswear Designer, Design Team Lead
Sep. 2021 - Oct. 2023Working directly with a Creative Director and be able to clearly translate the conceptual design visions from concept through to fitting prototypes to final samples and have an excellent understanding of garment construction. Key Responsibilities
- Managing the Creative Directors seasonal diary.
- Ultimately responsible for the research and organization of special projects supporting the Creative Director/Digital/Ecomm team
- Kick starts seasonal research ideas for presentation to the Creative Director
- Travel to visit factories for development purposes at key hand over times
and during the sampling process
- Takes part in seasonal Range Plan reviews
- Liaison with COO, Merch and PD Manager, at regular points in the
development season for feedback and recommended RRP’s and margins.
- Meets seasonally with the Product Developer & the Production Team to
review factory performance/requirements for sourcing
- Attends all fit meet meetings during the development process ensures that
collection is developed and planned on time to the collection brief.
- Ensures cohesion between all collections. the direction and organization and budgets. Produces first draft post shoot for sign off with Creative Director. - Ultimately responsible for the timely delivery of proto samples and for pricing and ensure that the collection is handed over in time for final sign off
- Touch Points - works closely with the Product Development team, Merch, and Atelier to trouble shoot and ensure each collection moves smoothly from department to department
- Take clear decisions on behalf on the Creative Directors in their absence.
- Attending and overseeing the pre-collection fabric appointments and visit to
PV, and any other relevant trade show
- Responsible for up-to-date collection boards
- Work with Product Development team on a priority list based on business
requirements and ensure these are delivered to spec and on time.
- Attend ‘styling’ and provide support for the Creative Directors
Poster GirlWomenswear Designer
Jul. 2021 - Sep. 2021Sound, technical and process understanding of the development process from the technical understanding of pattern creation through to final sample, covering all areas such as fabric and trim sourcing and selection, managing the development critical path in line with seasonal guidelines.
Marc JacobsWomenswear Designer
Jan. 2020 - Jun. 2020New York, New York
Studio NinamounahWomenswear Designer
Aug. 2019 - Jan. 2020Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
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