Skilled in CAD - Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Excel
Experience in pattern cutting, manual pattern grading and garment manufacture for outerwear, intimate apparel and jerseywear
Evaluation of the material required and cost of producing the garment
Experience in designing embroideries, graphics & prints for intimate apparel, nightwear and swimwear
Education
De Montfort University BA (hons) Contour Fashion & Fashion Design
Leeds College of Art & Design BTEC National Diploma in Fashion/Clothing
Experience
University Work Experience: During my time at University I have taken part in various live projects set by different companies.
Laura Rattray Designs: This project involved creating a range of prints and embroidery for a collection of garments to fit in a chosen market. With this project I won a prize for the best print design.
Euro Jersey: A lingerie project based on creating innovative ways of using Sensitive fabrics invented by an Italian based company.
Gymphlex: A sportswear company based in UK in which I had to design and manufacture men's and women's swimwear and sports outfits for a chosen competitive swim club, and designing prints and logos to match.
WW Group Ltd Pudsey, W. Yorks. UK A Fashion Export Company
Involved garment illustration using Adobe Illustrator, fashion research and forecasting boards for ladies fashion, collating sales packs for menswear and general assistance in the design studio.
Royal Armouries Museum Leeds, W. Yorks. UK Degree Fashion Show
I joined as part of a team in the end of year degree fashion show where I helped in a variety of activities to make the show successful. This included promoting the event, helping backstage with dressing models for the catwalk and altering garments made by students to fit the models.
