Brandon Cooley

For a living, I bridge the gap between creative design and technical manufacturing, specialising in the knitwear industry. My work covers the entire design lifecycle, from a client's initial idea to a fully programmed production file.

Here is a brief overview of my services:

Creative Partnership & Design: I work directly with clients to design custom artwork, understanding their brand and vision. Using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, I create compelling graphics, logos, and patterns tailored for fashion, sports, or licensed brands.

Technical Pattern Conversion: Once a design is approved, I meticulously translate the flat graphic artwork into a "pixel pattern"—a detailed, grid-based format that an industrial knitting machine can understand, ensuring the design's integrity.

Stoll Knit Programming: I program this pixelation using specialised software, primarily Stoll M1plus and Create Lite. This ensures the design is perfectly adapted for knitting, accounting for yarn, colour, and machine capabilities.

Product Specialisation: I provide all the technical preparation to turn a creative concept into a high-quality knitted product, such as scarves, jumpers, hats, blankets, or cushions.

My professional experience is a unique hybrid of creative design, technical IT, and specialised manufacturing. As a Senior Technical Designer, I managed everything from creating graphic artwork for major clients like Manchester City and Marvel to administering the company's Microsoft 365 and SharePoint IT systems. A key part of my role was technical knitwear programming, where I converted graphic designs into pixel patterns and programmed them for production using Stoll M1plus and Create Lite.

I also have hands-on experience in PC hardware repair, project management, and product photography.

Here are the answers to your questions.

Summarize your professional experience:

My professional experience is a unique hybrid of creative design, technical IT, and specialised manufacturing. As a Senior Technical Designer, I managed everything from creating graphic artwork for major clients like Manchester City and Marvel to administering the company's Microsoft 365 and SharePoint IT systems. A key part of my role was technical knitwear programming, where I converted graphic designs into pixel patterns and programmed them for production using Stoll M1plus and Create Lite.

I also have hands-on experience in PC hardware repair, project management, and product photography.

Summarize your most relevant education:

My most relevant formal education is a Level 2 in Creative Media from Hinckley & North Warwickshire College. This programme provided me with a strong foundation in print media skills, including layout design and typography, as well as digital photography, animation, and media product development. This creative training directly supports my work in graphic design and product development.