Projects

Poppy Knox

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PERFECT MOMENT

Junior Designer. Skiwear. CURRENT EMPLOYMENT- Sep 2024

I work closely with the Design Director in a small team, contributing to the full design process from concept to production of women’s, men’s, and kids’ apparel, in après, bluebird and technical ski collections.
Researching to inform design concepts, looking at all walks of inspiration, while keeping brand DNA front of mind when creating a strong design proposal.
Following the latest trends from competitors, catwalks and social media and sharing with the team.
Curating product boards in close collaboration with merchandisers to create a line plan.
Sketching new concepts, using hand drawing and illustrator.
Bringing sketches to life with highly-detailed CADS and tech files, working with blocks to problem solve construction, creating the best possible samples.
Close alignment and exposure with highly skilled product developers, fabric developers, print and knitwear designers, helping me become a more well-rounded designer.
Supporting design with brand collaborations.
Closely following the critical path, ensuring all tasks are up-to-date and on time.
Due to the nature of working in a fast paced environment, accuracy is essential to encourage a smooth design process.
Taking on cross-functional responsibilities while working in a close-knit team.

ZARA

                                                                                           A Coruña, Spain  - Sep 2023- Sep 2024                                                                                                             
Childrenswear Outerwear Designer for ages 1-6.

 Work in supportive team of three Designers and three Buyers in the Outerwear department. We work closely together to plan and design well balanced collections. I work from initial ideas to production.

Design a wide range of products from ski, outdoor-wear, formal wear and casual wear. I create all aspects of the garment from fit, graphic designs, artworks, prints, fabrics and colours. Having a strong understanding of fabrics and garment safety is paramount making sure all materials and trims are suitable for children's wear.

 Researching and staying ahead of trends, finding new collaborations, design innovations and sustainable fashion practices. Always making sure we design with the Zara DNA and values.

 Daily creating technical CAD drawings and Artworks for Tech Packs to be sent to suppliers. I work with the factories from all over the world from initial design to production.

Working in a large company, I am very organised and manage multiple projects simultaneously, to meet deadlines. Which is why accuracy in my communication and tech packs with suppliers and factories is very important to keep everything to schedule.

Meeting with suppliers daily, to go through new design developments, materials and trims.

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 Attending daily fits with my team.
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Consistent communication with management and presenting all new
collections.

TOMMY JEANS

Denim Design Student                                                                     Aug 2021- Jan 2022

During my semester abroad, I studied at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, specialising in Denim Design. We worked at Tommy Hilfiger Jeans to create a new sub brand. Working with the Tommy Designers and Sustainability Experts, using their dead-stock garments to reinvent them through sustainable approaches.

Throughout the process we worked with many professionals from Denim City, AMK atelier and visited Pizarro (sustainable denim factory in Portugal). Learning about traditional denim tailoring, laundry process and sustainable denim approaches.

In my team I was one of two designers, were we came up with our design concept. Working a denim factory, Pizzaro we launched our collection and visited for fits. Additionally, we sewed many pieces of the collection too.

Finally, Presenting our collections to Tommy Hilfiger team, where we had very positive feedback.

16 ARLINGTON

Production and Product Development Intern.                                 Jan 2021- Jun 2022

Responsibilities included, creating detailed and accurate production and tech packs.                                                                                                                   Working on different projects at once I sourced materials and trims ahead of production from wovens, jerseys, denim and outerwear and prints.

Negotiated prices and lead times making sure everything was well documented and on time

Visiting factories weekly to go through new design productions and addressing any concerns, feedback for current productions.

Assisting during photoshoots and setting up showrooms ahead of buyers

Organising stockrooms, sending out shipments and stock counting.

LAUREN RICHARDS

Leading supplier of Accessories, Work Experience 2019
Analysed and researched current trends. Creating design inspiration boards. Assisting the design team creating garments and accessories. Setting up showrooms and archive organisation and management.

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