Tops, Swimwear & ResortAs senior designer at Bonmarche my role is to work alongside the head of design to create strong themes and colour stories that are true to the look and feel of the brand.Key Responsibilities:* Responsibility of the modernisation, design and development of the new swim and resort range* Managing Junior designer / design admin* Giving direction and guidance to print designers to create graphics and prints required for collection and core… Show more Tops, Swimwear & ResortAs senior designer at Bonmarche my role is to work alongside the head of design to create strong themes and colour stories that are true to the look and feel of the brand.Key Responsibilities:* Responsibility of the modernisation, design and development of the new swim and resort range* Managing Junior designer / design admin* Giving direction and guidance to print designers to create graphics and prints required for collection and core product* Undertaking seasonal European trade fairs and retail research, along with International travel to progress product development* Working along side department buyer to create/design commercial successful ranges* Managing , planning and meeting design requirement deadlines* Responsible for Identifying and presenting seasonal trends* Accurately prepare cads, specs and garment detail information for product development.* Proactively reviewing current sales and identifying key areas for continuation and updating* Attending and participating in department fit sessions Show less

Outerwear,Dresses,Tops,Skirts & BlousesI became part of the Bonmarche design team in May 2012. Designing and developing coherent commercial fashion ranges reflective of the market /50+ customer.Key Responsibilities:* Proactively applying key trend,themed story phasing and phased colour palettes in creation of ranges.* Responsible for identifying and presenting seasonal trend information* Accurately prepare cads, specs and garment detail information for product… Show more Outerwear,Dresses,Tops,Skirts & BlousesI became part of the Bonmarche design team in May 2012. Designing and developing coherent commercial fashion ranges reflective of the market /50+ customer.Key Responsibilities:* Proactively applying key trend,themed story phasing and phased colour palettes in creation of ranges.* Responsible for identifying and presenting seasonal trend information* Accurately prepare cads, specs and garment detail information for product development.* Proactively reviewing current sales and identifying key areas for continuation and updating* Attending and participating in department fit sessions* European and International travel to progress product development* Giving direction and guidance to print designers to create graphics and prints required for collection and core product Show less

Denim & Casual WovensMy 7 month temporary design role at high street supplier Visage, involved working alongside the customer account manager to produce on trend woven and denim ranges for customers such as Next, BHS and Republic. Researching and presenting global and future trends and creating detailed and accurate design packs.Key Responsibilities:* Preparing and conducting frequent customer meetings with buyers and merchandisers to ensure all developments met… Show more Denim & Casual WovensMy 7 month temporary design role at high street supplier Visage, involved working alongside the customer account manager to produce on trend woven and denim ranges for customers such as Next, BHS and Republic. Researching and presenting global and future trends and creating detailed and accurate design packs.Key Responsibilities:* Preparing and conducting frequent customer meetings with buyers and merchandisers to ensure all developments met requirements and critical path deadlines.* Understanding abilities of factories to ensure good quality sampling and production garments.* Seasonal research: Trend prediction, festival visits, catwalks, competitor market and social media* Creating clear and detailed design packs for factories* Maintaining communication with factories to over see development of the design process Show less

Outerwear/Ski Wear & TailoringI joined Matalan on a maternity cover contract, for the ladies outerwear and tailoring department in 2010. It was my first initial experience working for a large high street retailer. Working in a fast paced, fashion focused environment.Key Responsibilities:* Seasonal research: Trend predictions, catwalks, competitor market, social media* Creating seasonal trend packs and colour palettes* Understanding and reacting to sales… Show more Outerwear/Ski Wear & TailoringI joined Matalan on a maternity cover contract, for the ladies outerwear and tailoring department in 2010. It was my first initial experience working for a large high street retailer. Working in a fast paced, fashion focused environment.Key Responsibilities:* Seasonal research: Trend predictions, catwalks, competitor market, social media* Creating seasonal trend packs and colour palettes* Understanding and reacting to sales performances* Creating detailed and accurate design packs* Identifying key shapes and styles for the season* Attending and participating in department fit sessions Show less

Multi ProductI became part of the Emreco International design team in March 2008 designing across all product areas. I was involved in producing four collections per year for the 50+ ladies wear market. I worked alongside the head of design to create seasonal collections, through colour, shape, fabric and print, appropriate for the brand and customer profile, in order to achieve maximum sales and growth for the company.Key Responsibilities:* Working alongside the… Show more Multi ProductI became part of the Emreco International design team in March 2008 designing across all product areas. I was involved in producing four collections per year for the 50+ ladies wear market. I worked alongside the head of design to create seasonal collections, through colour, shape, fabric and print, appropriate for the brand and customer profile, in order to achieve maximum sales and growth for the company.Key Responsibilities:* Working alongside the head of design to create seasonal collections* Participating in European and International travel for sourcing and development* Preparing and conducting presentation of final collections to sales teams and managing director* Attending and participating in regular fit meetings with garment technicians* Producing product specifications and design packs for production. Show less

Multi ProductJoining the Craghoppers design team, was a return to the technical side of the clothing industry. Working along side the head of design to produce a practical/ functional ladies wear range for the adventure clothing brand.Key Responsibilities:* Developing a range in line with the product brief set by the head of design and brand manager* Creating detailed garment specs/design packs for factories and suppliers* Understanding and reacting to sales… Show more Multi ProductJoining the Craghoppers design team, was a return to the technical side of the clothing industry. Working along side the head of design to produce a practical/ functional ladies wear range for the adventure clothing brand.Key Responsibilities:* Developing a range in line with the product brief set by the head of design and brand manager* Creating detailed garment specs/design packs for factories and suppliers* Understanding and reacting to sales performances* Producing embroideries, graphics, check and stripe designs * Attending and participating in department fit sessions* Annual preparation and delivery of design presentation to the uk and International sales team. Show less

Multi ProductMy 11 month maternity contract at Danielle International furthered my experience of the supply side of the clothing industry. I worked alongside customer account managers, to meet the needs of retail buyers. Developing coherent range offers for high street customers such as Bonmarche, Peacocks and Dunnes Stores.Key Responsibilities:* Conducting research, shop reports and collating internet prediction information to keep up to date with new trends and… Show more Multi ProductMy 11 month maternity contract at Danielle International furthered my experience of the supply side of the clothing industry. I worked alongside customer account managers, to meet the needs of retail buyers. Developing coherent range offers for high street customers such as Bonmarche, Peacocks and Dunnes Stores.Key Responsibilities:* Conducting research, shop reports and collating internet prediction information to keep up to date with new trends and product innovation * Producing design packs and garment range boards /developments for customers* Development of embroideries and t-shirt graphics* Sourcing fabrics and trims from both UK and International suppliers Show less

Jersey & KnitwearAs the jersey and knitwear designer for Americana Internationals, Hooch ladies/Girls wear brand. My position involved producing four ranges a year which represented and appealed to the hooch customer in order to achieve maximum sales and growth for the brand.Key Responsibilities:* Translating and adapting seasonal trends* Producing detailed working sketches with the aid coral draw* Colour selection for seasonal colour palettes* Briefing and… Show more Jersey & KnitwearAs the jersey and knitwear designer for Americana Internationals, Hooch ladies/Girls wear brand. My position involved producing four ranges a year which represented and appealed to the hooch customer in order to achieve maximum sales and growth for the brand.Key Responsibilities:* Translating and adapting seasonal trends* Producing detailed working sketches with the aid coral draw* Colour selection for seasonal colour palettes* Briefing and overseeing graphics,prints and applications with the in-house print designers.* Responsible for allocating and prioritising the daily workload of myself and my assistant * Attending and participating in department fit sessions. Show less

Multi ProductI Joined the Henri Lloyd merchandising department in March 2002 as a product developer. Assisting in the development of the men's and ladies uk and international fashion ranges with a key focus on outerwear. I was also give the opportunity to work on some small in-house design projects across the fashion and marine side of the business, which was a contributing factor in my desire and drive to become a designer.Key Responsibilities:* Responsibility of… Show more Multi ProductI Joined the Henri Lloyd merchandising department in March 2002 as a product developer. Assisting in the development of the men's and ladies uk and international fashion ranges with a key focus on outerwear. I was also give the opportunity to work on some small in-house design projects across the fashion and marine side of the business, which was a contributing factor in my desire and drive to become a designer.Key Responsibilities:* Responsibility of Range Plan Structure and Planning * Sourcing fabrics and trims from both UK and International suppliers* Responsibility of all fabric and yarn colour approvals covering men's and ladies uk and International ranges* Creating detailed and accurate design packs, measurement specs and quality control information to factories/suppliers* Development of small internal design projects * Conducting regular European research trips to strengthen brand concept* Attending and participating in department fit sessions Show less

Dresses & TopsMy design room assistant role at high street supplier Jogo gave me a great platform and all round insight into the supply side of the clothing industry. Assisting both the head of design and senior pattern technician. Producing on trend ranges for high street retailers such as C&A, Pilot, Mark One and International.Key Responsibilities:* Conducting research shop reports to keep up to date with any new trend and product innovations* Creating graded… Show more Dresses & TopsMy design room assistant role at high street supplier Jogo gave me a great platform and all round insight into the supply side of the clothing industry. Assisting both the head of design and senior pattern technician. Producing on trend ranges for high street retailers such as C&A, Pilot, Mark One and International.Key Responsibilities:* Conducting research shop reports to keep up to date with any new trend and product innovations* Creating graded patterns for suppliers with the use of the in house Lectra machine.* Colour management and ordering pantone's* Department organisation and house keeping.* Assisting the Head of design and Senior Patter Technician with everyday duties and tasks. Show less