Gemma Watson Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Australia

Richmond, Melbourne

For three years I was employed as a Graphic Artist/ Textile Designer/ Product Developer for a Fashion Wholesaling company, who was a key supplier for Target along with their own brands Ojay, Cooper St, Cassette Society and Lolitta.Key Responsibilities included:- Developing and designing product for Womenswear and Childrenswear- Creating lookbooks and Brand Presentations- Creating Range Boards and Mood Boards- Trend research and forecasting- Sourcing fabrics and trims- Fashion Illustration- Technical drawing for garment styles- Liaising with buyers- Design, develop and create yardage and placements prints- Developing Brand Labels, Swing Tags and Packaging- Photography of product and required Photoshop amendments

Docklands, Melbourne

After finishing the exchange program in the USA with RMIT I was employed as a Design Assistant for East Side Clothing Co., initially working on Myer brands Tokito and Basque. Then predominately focusing on their own brands Stella and Estelle.My duties included:- Technical Drawing for garment styles- Textile Design, development and modification for efficient production- Product Development for Myer Brands- Creating import enquiries for garments styles ie. garment construction- Preparing/ checking specifications and information sent offshore- Managing fabric and trim test reports from factories for quality control- Assistance with design specifications for overseas development- Liaising and negotiation with buyers- Sourcing fabrics and trims- Developing and arranging story and colour boards- Trend forecasting - Working in-store- Visual Merchandising for Stella store

Numerous Locations, Southeast Melbourne

During my studies I was employed in Retail Customer Service for Esprit Clothing.I developed my skills in:- Retail customer liaison and service- Familiarising with different demographics and what the customer wants- Styling- Proactive Selling- Cash Handling- Teamwork- Visual Merchandising- Store opening and closing- Maintenance and store presentation

Bachelor Of Environment And Society, Environment And Social Sciences

Associate Degree, Fashion Merchandising, Hd Average

Activities and Societies: - Was selected for study abroad and completed final Semester with the RMIT Exchange Program at Buffalo State.

Short Course, Sewing

Activities and Societies: Completed a 10 week Sewing course at RMIT learning basic techniques.

Short Course, Fashion Illustration

Completed a 5 week Fashion Illustration Short Course with Angie Rehe. Focusing on fashion figures for Story Boards and Presentation.