Design Assistant
Resume:
EMMA LOUISE DOBSON
*** **** **** ****** ** New York NY 10128
Phone: 347-***-****
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EXPERIENCE
Bernard Chaus:- Vince Camuto and Chaus
2011-Present: Assistant Designer Womenswear
New York, NY.
o Assisted design team on design and development of Womenswear lines from inspiration through all stages of production.
o Researched and produced trend reports and presentation boards for new style development.
o Generated sketches and technical design packages for new garment styles.
o Liaised between design team, factories and sales team regarding new and updated styles.
o Sourced fabric and trims locally in adherence to brand identity.
o Developed original artwork and layouts for embroideries, embellishments and print placements.
o Managed artwork; created colour standards, pitch sheets and re-coloured original print layouts.
o Moulage/drape to create patterns.
o Organised and maintained product and trim libraries.
o Merchandised, maintained and organised all samples in showroom.
Debenhams
2010-2011: Personal Shopper/Stylist
Newcastle, UK
o Providing specialist one to one assistance. Trained in colour, style and fit with extensive knowledge of product ranges.
Boden
2009-2010: Design Assistant Womenswear
London, UK
o Worked with design team on design and development of Womenswear lines within Sweaters, Cut and Sew and Accessories.
o Researched and produced presentation boards for new style development.
o Communicated information regarding new and updated styles between design team and factories regarding sample tracking and new style development.
o Maintained and organised all samples for showroom and photoshoots.
o Sketched, generated and updated technical design packages for new garments styles.
o Developed original artwork and layouts for embroideries and embellishments.
o Sourced fabrics and trims locally.
o Organised and maintained product and trim libraries.
o Followed up and approved lab dips and trim submissions.
Debenhams
2007-2009: Personal Shopper/Stylist
Newcastle, UK
o Providing specialist one to one assistance. Trained in colour, style and fit with extensive knowledge of product ranges.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design
September 2007- June 2011: Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne. UK
First class BA (Hons) degree. Specialising in Womenswear with pattern cutting.
SKILLS
o Proficient computer skills: Mac and PC literate, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Photoshop and Illustrator.
o Knowledge of garment construction
o Embellishment, surface design.
o Pattern drafting and moulage.
o Technical machine manufacture.
o Technical drawing both digitally and hand rendered.
o Confident in illustration.
o Excellent communication skills (verbal, visual and written)
o Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meets deadlines in a fast paced environment while working under pressure
ACHIEVEMENTS
o Shortlisted and runner up for the International Fashioning the Future awards 2011 for Unique Design. With work captured through film, photography, display and interactive media, and showcased at a major London exhibition at the East Wintergarden Canary Wharf.
o Showcased collection at Graduate Fashion Week. Sold a collection piece to industry from graduate runway show.
o Invited to showcase collection work in Sri Lanka.
o Shortlisted for the National River Island embellishment competition.
o Shortlisted for a Burberry Prorsum design competition through the British Fashion Council.
o Nominated for the Harrods graduate competition through the British Fashion Council.
REFERENCES
Emma Jane Goldsmith
Programme Leader Fashion
Northumbria University, School of Design, City Campus East
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
Email u8ux3b@r.postjobfree.com
Tel +44-019*-*******
Judith Leech
EVP of Design
Bernard Chaus Inc
530 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York
NY
10018
Email: u8ux3b@r.postjobfree.com
Tel: 646-***-****
Leslie Byron
Design Director Chaus & Chaus Sport
Bernard Chaus Inc
530 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York
NY
10018
Email: u8ux3b@r.postjobfree.com
Tel: 646-***-****
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