Emma Cloughton

Textile Design graduate with a passion for fashion, textiles and product, with experience across administration, high-end fashion retail and customer-facing roles. Highly organised and detail-oriented, with experience working in fast-paced environments where accuracy, prioritisation and maintaining high standards are essential. A confident communicator and collaborative team member, with strong administrative skills and experience using Microsoft Office.

Motivated to begin a career within the fashion sector, buying, bringing my existing skills, product knowledge and enthusiasm to a role where I can learn, develop and contribute to a busy buying team.

Retail Assistant at Megan Salmon (2025-02 – 2026-06)

• Worked within a high-end fashion environment, gaining insight into the day-to-day operations of an independent fashion label and collaborating closely with the wider team.
• Monitored stock levels and maintained accurate stock information, identifying requirements and requesting relevant stock to support product availability.
• Used Microsoft Excel to record sales, input stock information and support day-to-day administration.
• Maintained a high level of accuracy across stock management, visual merchandising and store operations, consistently working to the brand's high standards.
• Balanced customer service, stock management, merchandising and administrative responsibilities within a fast-paced environment.
• Worked both independently and collaboratively, using initiative to resolve queries and ensure tasks were completed accurately and on time.
• Supported social media activity by creating and publishing content in line with the brand's image.

Waitress at Next of Kin (2025-04 – 2026-06)

• Worked effectively within a fast-paced team environment, managing competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of customer service.
• Developed strong communication, organisation and time-management skills while responding quickly to changing priorities.

Retail Assistant at Suki McMaster (2024-08 – 2025-04)

• Managed and organised garments and textile products within a creative retail environment.
• Supported visual merchandising and product presentation while developing further knowledge of fabrics, finishes and textile products.
• Operated POS systems accurately and delivered a high standard of customer service.

Textile Design Intern at Ink & Spindle (2024-09 – 2024-12)

• Supported day-to-day textile studio operations, working collaboratively across sampling, customer orders and production.
• Assisted with textile samples and gained hands-on experience of the product development process, from initial design and sampling through to finished product.
• Researched colour, print and textile trends to support new product development.
• Developed an understanding of the processes involved in running a textile business and the importance of communication and organisation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Worked accurately with textile products and samples, maintaining strong attention to detail and quality.

Administrative Assistant at Tennants Auctioneers (2022-02 – 2023-02)

• Maintained and updated detailed records and information accurately, demonstrating strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Managed multiple administrative responsibilities, prioritising workload to meet deadlines within a busy office environment.
• Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues and other departments, responding to queries and ensuring information was shared effectively.
• Supported general office administration and maintained organised records to ensure information was readily accessible.
• Worked independently and as part of a wider team, maintaining accuracy when completing time-sensitive tasks.

Textiles, Music & Drama – Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (2016-09 – 2018-06)

BA Hons in Textiles and Surface Design – The Northern School of Art, Hartlepool (2018-09 – 2021-06)