Archive for August, 2008

I am a recent graduate of Nottingham Trent University (2.1 BA Hons Textile Design) in search of my first design role.A degree in Textile Design has equipped me with skills in embroidery, knit and weave, with a specialism in surface print. It has also developed a strong on-going interest in fashion, design, and culture.

Research and context in design was an integral part of my degree, obtaining First class marks for my final year dissertation, which focussed on youth culture, fashion, design and media.

My participation in ‘FashionMap’, Nottingham Trent’s High Street Fashion Database, was invaluable in creating commercial awareness and adding to my research skills. The database is the only one of its kind, mapping a fashion trend’s path, from catwalk to high street, via magazine features and celebrity trends.

Presentation skills were constantly in use during my degree, whether visual or verbal. Building a confident ability to present my work was essential in making sure both my self and my work gave the ideal impression, and conveyed everything I intended them to.

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign were key elements in my degree, and with three years experience I have become particularly adept at working digitally, both on creative programmes and office based programmes.

Design Experience
‘Lush Cosmetics’ Design Department, Poole – March-July 2008.
Developing a brand new range of gift ware, to be sold worldwide.
Liaising with international designers
Composing mood boards and colour palettes for gift ware
Creating designs to certain specifications
Merchandising gifts and creating co-ordinating window displays
Meeting with buying and purchasing teams
Presenting ideas and final products for approval

NO MORE APPLICATIONS REQUIRED

Cheshire

Merchandiser to merchandise the apparel collections for the European market place this includes delivering seasonal ranges that achieve business targets for the European region. Working with key customers and retailers identifying gaps and opportunities in the apparel market place. 
 
Experience is essential as is product awareness of sports apparel.

A full job brief will be discussed with short listed candidates.

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NO MORE APPLICATIONS REQUIRED

Cheshire

Leading Global Performance & Lifestyle Brand seeks a Category Manager – Apparel. Your remit is to grow European sales, working with the central marketing team and key European markets to identify, brief and develop new products to ensure competitive advantage is gained and brand product strategies are delivered. The role needs a sports apparel specialist with an in-depth knowledge of the British/European performance/active apparel markets.

A full job brief will be discussed with short listed candidates.
 

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