Experience

FEDISA Fashion School - Cape Town and Sandton, Johannesburg

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Academic Director

  • Jun 2022 - Present

• Industry Liaison

  • Oct 2021 - Present

• Marketing Course Coordinator

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Lecturer

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  Undergraduate Subjects: • Business Studies I & II.• Retail Management II & III.• Quick Response III• Branding III• Visual Studies IIIDuties: ResearchContent developmentLesson facilitation for blended learning - online & on campus



NØN

• Creative Director

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  • Product Design & Development - concept to sample. • E-Commerce Management - nose to tail running of online store including:• Site Design• Product Shots• Logistics • Product Design & Development - concept to sample. • E-Commerce Management - nose to tail running of online store including:• Site Design• Product Shots• Logistics



KIM / GUSH Apparel

• Creative Director

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2020

  •Product design & development - In house sampling, outsourced stock runs to CMT – RTW, Avante Garde & tailoring. Personally worked on pattern and garment sampling.• Specialising in – leather & faux leather work• Studio management – briefing patternmakers, supervising sample hand.• Supplier liaison – raw material sourcing, inventory management.• Client liaison – private & agency work – concept to completion.• Retail space management, including visual merchandising.• Media & marketing – online, events, in house.



Deutsche Internationale Schule Kapstadt - DSK

• Learning Facilitator

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Art & Design Facilitation - I introduced middle school students to the different areas of art, including design & film. I was there to aid the students to make an informed decision whether they would want to continue with the subject of art & design in high school. During my time here I assisted with events & fundraisers, organising sponsors - both hands on and product based. Art & Design Facilitation - I introduced middle school students to the different areas of art, including design & film. I was there to aid the students to make an informed decision whether they would want to continue with the subject of art & design in high school. During my time here I assisted with events & fundraisers, organising sponsors - both hands on and product based.



Habits

• Senior Designer

  • Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

  This was a short-term contract, leading the RTW team with product development and manufacture for stores and trunk shows, developing ranges from research phase to signed off samples, leading to production. This was a short-term contract, leading the RTW team with product development and manufacture for stores and trunk shows, developing ranges from research phase to signed off samples, leading to production.



Ish Ish Designs

• Print Designer

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  Executing CAD designs for print manufacturing for fabric & paper using Adobe Creative Suite.• Concept Design.• Range Building.• Supplier & customer liaison. Executing CAD designs for print manufacturing for fabric & paper using Adobe Creative Suite.• Concept Design.• Range Building.• Supplier & customer liaison.



Kazak

• Fashion Designer

  • Jul 2012 - Oct 2013

  Designer in sample studio, supplying large retailers, TFG & Truworths.Duties: • CAD & Tech pack compilation• Trend research• Design briefing – from buyer through to patternmaker• Sample process management to ensure optimal design translation• Liaising with client buying team, suppliers & merchandiser• Fabric & trim sourcing• CAD artworks for placement & repeat prints for local supply• CAD artworks for overseas supply (China) – trims & printing Designer in sample studio, supplying large retailers, TFG & Truworths.Duties: • CAD & Tech pack compilation• Trend research• Design briefing – from buyer through to patternmaker• Sample process management to ensure optimal design translation• Liaising with client buying team, suppliers & merchandiser• Fabric & trim sourcing• CAD artworks for placement & repeat prints for local supply• CAD artworks for overseas supply (China) – trims & printing



Light & Dark Films

• Wardrobe Stand-by

  • Feb 2012 - Mar 2012

  5-week film job, working on a local TV show: Rugby Motors.Duties:• Cast wardrobe styling – fittings & approval prior to filming• Day change scheduling• Sourcing• Wardrobe management – cleaning, inventory & continuity 5-week film job, working on a local TV show: Rugby Motors.Duties:• Cast wardrobe styling – fittings & approval prior to filming• Day change scheduling• Sourcing• Wardrobe management – cleaning, inventory & continuity



Suzaan Heyns

• South Africa
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Apr 2011 - May 2011

  Completed an internship to gain work experience within the fashion design industry as well as further understanding into the design process. Worked with pattern making, production, inventory and sourcing, as well as basic retail management. Completed an internship to gain work experience within the fashion design industry as well as further understanding into the design process. Worked with pattern making, production, inventory and sourcing, as well as basic retail management.



Ish Ish Designs

• Assistant Buyer

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Assistant to head buyer as first point of contact – international. (travel involved)Duties:Client & supplier liaisonSupplier researchBookkeeping – sheet management, import & export inventoryInventory management & control – in warehouseInternal staff training on policies & procedures

• Personal Assistant To Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2008

  Assistant to CEO and management of office. Duties:• Document preparation, management and storage.• Calendar management.• Showroom management – assist clients • Client liaison – follow up with orders, replenish standing orders• Basic bookkeeping for master accountant.• General office management – supplies, organizing, maintenance.



Canal Walk Shopping Centre

• Freelance Costume Designer

  • Oct 2005 - Dec 2005

  Contact:Joy Brown – Marketing Concepts 021 555 3250 joyb@canalwalk.co.za Contact:Joy Brown – Marketing Concepts 021 555 3250 joyb@canalwalk.co.za