Alexandra Symonds Willmott

Visual artist and MA Fine Art student with experience in galleries, artist studios and fashion. Skilled in art handling, exhibitions, studio support, fashion design and illustration.

Creative Studio Assistant at David King Reuben Studio (2024-09 – 2025)

• Assisted with large-scale paintings and day-to-day studio work.
• Managed studio organisation, sourcing, artwork shipping and logistics.
• Art handling, installation, storage and exhibition support.
• Liaised with clients, collectors and galleries.

Art Director at Carol Joy London (2022 – 2024)

• Designed packaging and limited-edition collections for a luxury brand.
• Directed photoshoots, set design and creative content.
• Art direction, styling and digital design.

Gallery Intern at Miart Gallery (2022 – 2022)

• Gallery sales, client service and front of house at private views.
• Helped with exhibition set-up, art handling and storage.
• Visitor support, inventory and gallery logistics.

Intern at Select Model Management (2021-01 – 2021-08)

• Styling, project support and creative admin.

Freelance Fashion Designer & Illustrator (2021 – Present)

• Fashion illustration, garment ideas and content for small brands.
• CADs, moodboards and digital artwork.
• Bespoke illustrations and brand visuals.

Part-time fashion and commercial model (2021 – Present)

MA in Fine Art – Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London (2026)

BA (Hons) in Fashion Design – University of the Arts London (2017 – 2020)

Foundation in Fashion Business & Communication – Istituto Marangoni, London (2020 – 2021)

BTEC in Art & Design – Millfield School, Somerset

MFA in Fine Arts programme – Parsons School of Design, New York (2026)