EXPERIENCES

Currently freelancing - Print designs and Logos  

 

 

Freelance designer for Trent Official Clothing (January 2021-June2021)

Skills: Researching into trends, creating visuals, colour/moodboards, developing the print/embroidery, CAD, Fabric sampling, technical drawings, specification sheets. 

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Sales Assistant at Sports Direct (July 2020-September 2020)

-I worked as part of a team where strong communication was key to deliver in a fast-paced environment. Being enthusiastic, engaging with the customers and building a rapport. Skills: Managing new stock, presentation of the shop floor, assisting in the shoe department and ensuring cleanliness during the pandemic.

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Fashion and Textiles internship at House Of Gharats (November 2019-March 2020)

-Leading the ‘Blue Fashion’ collection in collaboration with the Commonwealth Fashion Council. Skills: Researching into trends, creating visuals, colour/moodboards, developing the print/embroidery, CAD.

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Collaboration with Colorifix (February 2020-March 2020)

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Royal Navy and Royal Marine Charity (July 2019-March 2020)

-Making prototypes of accessories out of old decommissioned life rafts. Skills: detailed spec sheets, pattern cutting, researching into trims/finishes, industrial sewing, building relationships with manufacturers, digital embroidery.

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University of Portsmouth Research Assistant (July 2019-September 2019)

-Repurposing old navy uniforms to be used as exemplar work for undergraduates. Skills: pattern cutting, sewing, Adobe software, communication, presentational skills.

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UK-China Arts Exchange with Wuhan Textiles University China and the British Arts Council (May 2017-Nov 2017)

-Involved in an innovative project, ‘What We Wear Is Who We Are’. Two week visit to Wuhan University and our collaborative artwork was exhibitedat The New World China Land Limited Art Centre in Wuhan. Skills: communication, teamwork, pattern cutting, sewing, presentational skills, laser cutting.

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Internship at Maids to Measure (Oct 2016-Jun 2017)

-Created a look book for their new collection and assisted at events like ‘The White Gallery Trade Show’.

-In charge of opening the shop in Chelsea, helping in the appointments and managing the front desk answering phone calls as well as admin work. Skills: Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft word/excel, communication, presentational skills, Admin.