Senior Clothing Designer responsible for planning and delivering a full clothing range designed for the Alpkit customer's activities.I manage the entire design process from range planning, colour selection, prototyping, pre-production through to packaging and delivery of finished product. Heading up a growing team of contributors to the design process, while actively designing products and developing materials, keeps me grounded in the detail while also allowing me to step back and ensure the range is developing in the right direction.

Technical outdoor clothing designer for Rab. Worked on both men's and women's styles across all clothing categories including: down and synthetic insulation, waterproof and soft-shell, leg wear, fleece and base layer.Roles and responsibilities included:Collecting feedback from athletes and testersSelecting and testing fabricsDesigning and developing trim componentsSelecting, lab dipping and approving coloursCreating design drawings in IllustratorProducing specifications in both Excel and InDesign formatCommunicating with and visiting suppliers/ vendors in AsiaReviewing and fitting prototype and salesman samplesContributing to range planning and managementCollaborating with Buying and MarketingProviding and proofing workbook images and copyPresenting product during workshops at International Sales Meetings

Mountain Leader on a 5 week expedition to Svalbard for 16-20 year olds.

3 months instructing summer programme including: indoor climbing, dry slope skiing, canoeing, abseiling, orienteering, low ropes, raft building.12 months general duties including reception, night porter, stores, kitchen, minibus driving, cleaning.