Experience

The Royal School Wolverhampton

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art and Design Technician

  • Nov 2020 - Present



We Made This Studio

• United Kingdom
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Print Designer & Designer Maker

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Successfully started and developed a small business using skills learned throughout my degree and year in industry. Specializing in printed, handmade and environmentally conscious accessories We Made This Studio was established by myself and Two other Textile Design graduates. So far We Made This Studio has been extremely successful and continues to grow and develop. • Designing successful and distinctive prints appropriate for the brand and target market.• Taking products, placement and proportions into account when designing; including designing seamless repeats. • Marketing and social media management.• Skilled in working collaboratively in an effective way with the ability to prioritize tasks in a professional manner.



John Lewis & Partners

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Home Textiles and Furnishing Fabrics Selling Assistant

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2020

  Throughout my time in this role I have used my expertise in textiles and design to provide customers and colleagues with the product knowledge John Lewis and Partners has successfully built its brand around. • Used professional background knowledge and expertise to support the existing furnishing fabrics and home design styling teams. • Developed team knowledge and supported learning in colour theory, fabric knowledge and interior styling.• Advised customers on fabric choices and how these would be suitable for their individual needs. Gave style advice and support to customers unsure about interior styling.• Administration duties including liaising with fabric and wallpaper suppliers, leading fabric stock take, expertly using computer systems to produce accurate job quotes.



New Designers

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Exhibiting Designer

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2019



Clarissa Hulse

• United Kingdom
• Textile Manufacturing

• Print Studio Assistant

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  During my time at the luxury interior print design studio I was able to develop professional skills through being an integral part of a small team; taking on a number of responsibilities.• I developed a “colour recipe” folder which included specific elements included in certain well used colours in the print studio. This meant that when re-mixing a colour to match a previously used shade it could be done with accuracy and consistency. • Responsible for the organisation of the manufacturing of the smaller textile products.• Hand screen printed samples, artworks and fabric lengths.• Worked on the administrative tasks in regards to the ecommerce site.



Zandra Rhodes

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Screen Printer & Print Design Assistant

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

  As a screen printer and design assistant at the print atelier in Central London, I worked on a range of tasks from the initial design process and drawing development to print placement, screen printing, technical demonstrations, colour development, handling of couture and archived garments, fabric sourcing. As a screen printer and design assistant at the print atelier in Central London, I worked on a range of tasks from the initial design process and drawing development to print placement, screen printing, technical demonstrations, colour development, handling of couture and archived garments, fabric sourcing.



Burberry

• United Kingdom
• Luxury Goods & Jewelry
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fabric and Trim Development Assistant

  • Jul 2017 - Sep 2017

  Provided support to the fabric and trims developers through assisting with administrative and creative duties within the iconic luxury British brand. • Liaising with and contacting suppliers of trims for RTW and runway collections, in menswear, womenswear and childrenswear. • Took responsibility for administrative tasks including sending and receiving samples.• Organised and refined the studio fabric and trims archives into a more concise research source. • Cutting of fabric samples for designers and for use in meetings/press packs.• General running of the creative studios and assisting with studio tasks.



FUNDAMENTAL FASHIONS LIMITED

• Print Design Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2012