Witchery
Knitwear Designer
June 2019 - March 2021
- Responsible for the design and product development of knitwear category for Witchery in accordance with design direction, option plan and brand handwriting
- Trend analysis and presentation
- Sketch and maintain all technical illustrations
- Yarn selection and co-ordination of initial yarn testing
- Effectively communicate knitwear technical design hand overs to QA
- Conduct all fit sessions and ensure high standards are maintained from design and production
perspective within parameters of costings
- Problem solving and issue resolution
- Pitch monthly ranges to Senior Management and Buying teams
- Ensure critical path is met and deliveries are achieved
- Sample management and tracking for shoot, media and vm
- Retail range presentations and yarn information guides
- Track sales and respond to OTB opportunities
- Mentor and manage Junior Designer
Nikel & Sole
Head of Design
July 2016 - June 2019
- Coordinate and oversee design and off-shore production for N+S seasonal ranges, including knitwear, apparel, scarves, leather apparel, shoes, handbags and jewellery
- Trend and colour direction development and presentation
- Establish collaborations with artists and creatives to enhance N+S branding
- Design, develop and manage production of x4 seasonal ranges in line with option plan, margins and sales analysis/feedback
- Work with textile designer to develop print and scarf ranges
- Creation of Critical Path and Shipping schedule to ensure all deadlines are achieved
- Design and Measurement specification creation and hand over with factories
- Fitting and development of all prototypes to SMS
- Grading specifications
- Management of all production aspects, including shipping schedules
- Weekly, Monthly and Seasonal sales reports and sell through analysis
- Manage and mentor the development of Junior Designers and Production Assistant
- Bi-annual sourcing trips and China factory visits
- Liaise with Graphic Designer on marketing concepts
- Sample management and styling of all product for campaign and ecomm photoshoots
- Budget management
The Ark Clothing Co.
Creative Brand Manager
August 2014 - July 2016
- Trend research and forecasting for design development of The Ark and N+S
- Establish collaborations with creatives and designers to enhance The Ark and N+S branding
- Implement range plan for N+S accessories product development and local sourcing
- Design and direct all aspects of photoshoots including bookings of locations, models,
photographers and film makers with responsibility for all briefings, running sheets and sample
management
- Ensure all visual requirements for catalogues, web, retail and social media are met
- Development of Visual Merchandising concepts and ensure retail execution of creative is aligned with overall creative direction
Alexander McQueen
Design Assistant
July 2013 - July 2014
- Assist Womenswear design team to develop show and commercial ranges
- Extensive research
- Design and development of finishing techniques and details
- Draping and flat patternmaking
- Embroidery development and placement pattern development manually and digitally
- Costing Specifications
- Technical illustration by hand and digitally
- Attend all fittings and documentation of all alterations
- Management of workload for 3 trainees and 2 interns
- Assisting at all photoshoots and castings
- Attend all Main Paris Shows
- Manage workload for 32 interns during the lead up to all Main Collection Paris Shows
Mariana Hardwick
Design Assistant & Accessories Designer
November 2012 - July 2013
RMIT University
Bachelor of Design (Fashion) - First Class Honors
2010-2012
Completed with 4.0 GPA
This creatively oriented design program gave me the freedom to research, create and explore design
possibilities.
RMIT University
Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology
2010-2012
Completed with 4.0 GPA
Developed excellent technical skills within;
Advanced patternmaking, draping, grading shaped patterns, sewing and construction, production planning processes, specifications, quality assurance, international TCF supply chains, marketing plans, industry interaction, implemention and monitoring of environmentally sustainable work practice, illustrator, photoshop, lectra, fashion illustration and the identification and properties of fibers and fabrics.
ACADEMIC AWARD & PRESS
Harpers Bazaar - Australia
August 2013
Poetry In Motion Editorial Shoot
‘Coco Rocha brings a kinetic drama to the season’s most architectural dresses and coats against the soaring sails of an Australian landmark.’
Vogue - Australia
April 2013
Future Focus Article on Natasha Fagg
‘As this emerging designer fuses yesterday’s traditions with today’s technologies, it’s anyone’s guess what tomorrow will bring’. p. 65
LOreal Melbourne Fashion Festival
Sportsgirl National Graduate Showcase
March 2013
Selected to present graduate collection within the Sportsgirl National Graduate Showcase during the Loreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.
Australian Fashion Foundation
Scholarship Grant Winner
2012
Awarded winner of national competition.