Experience

TSAR Carpets

• Australia
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Associate / Senior Designer

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Responsible for conceptualisation, development, management of design solutions. Managing company planning and forecasting for design collections. Creation of new rug, carpet and product collections. Developing new products, yarns and techniques. Contributing to digital online marketing strategies. Overseeing training of design staff, and long term mentoring. Concept development of event launches. Implementing and development of new company procedures onshore and offshore.



Studio Soda

• Freelance Designer

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  A Melbourne based graphic and textile design studio.Catering to a variety of briefs and outcomes which include: Logo concepts, catalogue & brochure layout, rug design, print & yardage repeats, graphic posters, wedding invitations.



Lowicz Polish Vocal-Dance Ensemble

• Artistic Director

  • Nov 2013 - Feb 2016

  Having recently become the Artistic Director of Lowicz Polish Vocal-Dance Ensemble, I embark on a new challenge where I can utlise over 20 years of dance and performing arts experience within the group.Łowicz Polish Vocal-Dance Ensemble is a vibrant, enthusiastic group of Polish youth. The group's major aim is to promote Polish folklore and traditions within the Polish community of Melbourne through dance, song and music. The ensemble regularly meet to learn dance, practice their skills, to share their culture and ultimately bring pleasure to the Polish and Australian communities through their performances.The ensembles captivating dance, rich costumes and orchestral music has mesmerised audiences for almost 30 years. Łowicz regularly performs nationally, having toured to many major venues such as Sydney Opera House, Federation Concert Hall Hobart, Adelaide Festival Theatre, Perth Concert Hall, Federation Square Melbourne and many humble stages along the way. This role entales: Planning the artistic calendar for the year, involving choreography, instructing dance techniques and execution, singing and development, that are maintained at a weekly rehearsal.Planning and executing of various performances, including weddings, festivals and theatre concerts, throughout Australia.Developing and maintaining of good relations with other cultural organizations by participating in meetings and joint activities where appropriate.Act as spokesperson for the Ensemble’s artistic purpose where appropriate eg. Speaking engagements, public and social appearances, fundraising events

• Assistant Choreographer

  • Jan 2007 - Nov 2013

  Being an active member of the Polish community for over 20 years, I assisted the artistic director, Mirosław Kuśmider. In 2010 My first occasion to choreograph the dynamic Kaszubski dance, which is currently performed and enjoyed by audiences at weddings, festivals and theatre concerts.



Designer Rugs

• Australia
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Designer

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

  Designer of in house & custom designs for residential and commercial clients.



Tsar Carpets and Rugs

• Senior Designer

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2014

  • Designing rugs for house collections and custom designs for retail and commercial briefs Australia wide, Singapore and US (New York)• Tsar Singapore supervisor. Managing all designs, orders, logistics, staff training, quoting and on-going guidance • Sourcing new products and fibres for product development and testing• Understanding fibre, technical restraints and possibilities to explore new concepts• Design and organisation of visual merchandise displays of rugs, products and imagery• Trend forecasting, client analysis and mood/storyboards for new collections• Sales consultant in the retail showroom, involving analysing architectural plans and generating quotes• Conducting client house visits and assisting in interior design decisions and rug co-ordination• Liaising and collaborating with colleagues and manufacturing staff nationally and internationally• Showroom management, organisation of contractors and sub-contractors• Maintaining concise retail and commercial administration and website update managementAchievements within this role: • Successfully developing new product ranges and design concepts for residential and commercial clients.• Being given the responsibility to roll out and supervise Tsar Singapore. Involving a trip to Singapore which included: training staff, creating key contacts by giving product presentations to high level architects and interior designers, hosting a launch party and being the representation at the Tsar stand at Saturday InDesign Singapore 2012• My designs featured in ‘Standout Product by an Australian Designer at Saturday inDesign 2012', Design Quarterly. And a feature blog ‘Nature inspired rugs from TSAR’ on indesignlive.asia.com• habitusliving.com requesting a ‘Design Hunter’ interview, after my first design was produced into a rug



General Motors - Holden Design

• Designer (Colour & Trim)

  • Jan 2010 - Apr 2011

  • Creating high quality visual and verbal presentations and design strategies for projects for the design team. With focus on organisation and the time restraints of deadlines.• Conducting and collecting trend forecasting data and trend analysis. • Liaising with suppliers, lead designers, design management and other Holden employees locally and globally on various design projects• Adhering to strict company policies, confidentiality and security.Achievements within this role: • Selected as the colour & trim project lead for the on the Holden Colorado Show car, which was exhibited at International Melbourne Motor Show 2011• Selected to lead a trend forecasting research project for new global colour for 2014/15, which would base new colour developments for exterior paint and interior colour themes for future Holden and General Motors cars.• Developed a high rapport with suppliers, colleagues and management at various levels (locally and globally) • Successfully developed future textiles and concepts with colleagues and suppliers