Education
Chelsea School of Art & Design, London (University of the Arts)
Bachelor of Arts (BA HON), Textile design : Weave
2002-2005
Specialised in woven textiles with extensive knowledge of dyeing of yarns, structures and creating fabrics. dying techniques: Ikat, yarn dying, print proccesses. Utilizing large dobby looms to jaquard looms.
Central Saint Martins School of Art & Design, London (University of the Arts)
BTEC Foundation in Art and Design.
2001-2002
Skills
- Specialising in circular (Single jersey) and single woven design.
- Photoshop and Illustrator design.
- A.I designer
- Creating woven & Circular patterns/ designs.
- Creating detailed technical sheets.
- Planning and election of colours and deisgns for each collection as required.
- Celta English language teaching to adults(CELTA) Cambridge School 2012 obtaining a high B grade.
BENGAL HURRICANE
Senior Circular Fashion Designer
2021-
Bangladesh supplier
• Clients including: Primark : Women / Menswear, Girlswear and BoyswearFashion Nova : Menswear/womenswear. Cueros Velez- Menswear
• Designing the collection and from Mood boards , Initial drawings , Full technical sheets until the final sample.
• Planning collections in order to meet the clients current needs and future needs.
• Constantly in contact with the factory. Checking sampling and sending dates, informing of any changes that might change the critical path.
• Team calls to the client, selling the ideas that form the final product.
MANGO
Senior Boys Circular Fashion Designer / Teen Boy circular collection.
November 2019-2021
• Fashion designer and Graphic coordination of Boyswear dept.
• Planning future collections based on the shops needs working closely with the buyer and head of kidswear.
• Products: T-Shirts/ Sweatshirts: Basics as well as with graphics trends. Joggers / shorts . designing capsule collections which also include sportswear. licence Products : T-shirts and sweatshirts
• Manufacture in Turkey, Bangladesh, Pakistan, China, (Worldwide market).
• Producing full Technical sheets from the initial design and following the product quality till it's in the shops.
PADMA TEXTILES
Senior Fashion Designer
2017-November 2019
• Fashion designer and Graphic coordination of Menswear team.
(Inditex accounts, Zara niño / pull and bear.previously Zara man/ Zara bebe)
• Planning collections in order to meet the clients needs and also
planning ahead future collections based on their needs and market
trends.
• Monthly travel in Europe and worldwide, shopping as well as sourcing and searching for fabrics.
• Producing full Technical sheets. (pattern and occasionally graphic)
CLICK DESIGN.SL
Senior Fashion Designer
2012-2017
• Manufacture in Turkey
Fashion designer working for different Inditex Accounts:
• Clients include :primarilly Zara boy (Soft and Casual) Bershka / BSK,
Pull and Bear among others.
• Frequent travel
• Researching and analysing trends.
• Planning collections.
• Sourcing and selecting fabrics and accessories
• Producing Technical sheets
LOOK AND DESIGN SOCIETY
Fashion Designer
2009-2012
•Producing full technical sheets for production in China.
• Clients include :National Geographic, TCN, Matilda, Massana.
•Designing collections for Men / women / children and accessories.
(garment and graphic design)
•Research and planning of collections.
SABINATEX.SL
Fashion Designer
2007-2009
• Researching trends and fashions
• Planning collections
• Producing technical specifications
• Contact with suppliers
• Follow-up between design and production
RODNIK (London Fashion Week)
Fashion Designer
• 2007
6-month with Rodnik in the run up to London Fashion Week 07
Cutting patterns , designing different sewing embelishments, creating technical packs for the main show with the head designer Edeline Lee.
Languages
- English Native
- Spanish (conversational)
- Catalan (Learning)