November 2022- June 2023, Designer, Killstar, Brighton
- Design from concept to ecom launch highly innovative products for alternative worldwide market with a social media reach of over 2 million followers
- Work on high priority special collaborations and licences including MGM and renowned artists involving time efficient turn around of tasks
- Increase internal team productivity by 40% through analysing and improving processes for design sheets and tech packs and building a design reference library
January 2021 - October 2022, Designer, Disturbia, North East England
- 50% website product growth since starting, including designing the bestselling dress of the year which accounted for 23% of annual sales across a global market
- Developed new product type design launches which became best selling products in the 7 day review leading to substantial repeat orders
- Designing womens and menswear collections including apparel, outerwear, lingerie, swim, knitwear, denim, from concept to sales launch on critical path deadlines
- Maintain clear communication confidently across all teams within the business to ensure successful product launches within critical path
August 2018 - December 2020, Designer and Pattern Cutter, The Descended, London
- Work on design concept to online sales launch, developing bi-annual collections and working on custom projects for musicians, drag performers, models
- Liaised with international media outlets for brand awareness including an exclusive first interview and photo shoot with Nasty magazine to a reach of over 223k+ followers
- Organised 2 successful promotional events in London
- Surpassed revenue objectives, growing business by 20% including a customer reach to America
- Manage design/pattern cutting of all collections including fittings, sample updates, tech packs and working with grading company for production
August 2019 – July 2020, Fine Jewellery Sales Executive, Harrods, Mikimoto, London
- Work with high profile clients to design and commission bespoke pieces to strict price margins ensuring they are delivered within parameters
- Biggest sale for end of year targets at over £50,000
- Assisted organising and managing jewellery events in Harrods and Bond Street including managing a range of high value pieces.
September 2018 - March 2019, Design Assistant, ERDEM, London
- Conduct seasonal research for all product types including working on VIP/Bridal
- Work on design library, design updates and development fittings from first sample to final seal pieces.
- Highly organised within design team working under high pressure situations with ease and professionalism
May 2017 - August 2018, Graduate Development Intern, ERDEM, London
- Worked with product development, garment tech and production teams from fitting initial samples following through to seal tech packs and final production
- Attend seasonal fabric/trim sourcing trips to develop a continued high end product type.
- Assist with VIP fittings acting with high confidentiality and sensitivity in regards to high profile clients and celebrities.
- Manage CAD library design updates, range plans and quality manuals.
