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Worldwide

UPW is an internationally renowned spinner of high quality trend-led woollen spun, semi-worsted and fancy twisted knitwear yarns, used by leading brands and retailers. The extensive collection is offered as fully stock supported and with small minimums, to encourage creativity.UPW are socially responsible, with a true commitment to sustainability, traceability, animal welfare and a respect for the environment.The Creative Director role established the brand identity, and developed yarn collections which resonated with customers worldwide.

Researching, designing and sourcing yarns for womens knitwear, targeted to specific customer needs, with an emphasis on commercial and technical viability, and ethical sourcing.Stuart Peters Ltd is a UK based importer, delivering design driven knitwear, jerseywear and outerwear to blue chip UK high street customers.

- Creating and managing the visual identity of the 'Collezione' brand products (value £150m), and designing its key items.- Direct designing the complete Knitwear offer for all brands (value £92m).- Responsible for ensuring co-ordination of lifestyle categories across the design team, identifying opportunities to grow market share.- Managing a team of designers within the design department.

- Development of the buying strategy in line with product segmentation, and customer focus.- Direct product development, targeted trends and detailed specs for Knitwear, Casual Shirts, Leisurewear, Underwear, Sleepwear and Hosiery.

External Examiner - BA (Hons) Textile Design. 1997-2000.Visiting Lecturer - final year Knitted Textile Design. 1993-1996.

- Involved in close liaison with industry for educational and commercial benefit.- Consultancy work - trend research, fabric, garment and yarn developments and presentations.- Reporting on European trade fairs.- Design related seminars and conferences.- Development of new course structures.- Managing lecturing and technical staff.

- The forecasting of mens and womens knitwear in colour, yarn, fabric and styling.- Managing a small design team and outworkers.- Co-ordination of design and production of the seasonal prediction publications.- Client presentations and design consultancy for a worldwide client list.- Trade fair reporting.

Ba (Hons) Fashion/Textile Design And Administration, Textiles

Ma Knitwear And Knitted Fabric Design

A post graduate course of study, majoring in menswear design. - Development of colour, textiles and styling for specific target markets.