Innovation in Textiles News: Position sought by knitted fabrics designer (sportswear & fashion)

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL STATEMENT

• An experienced designer with twenty one years working on the development of various textile fabrics, woven, knitted jersey, fleece and prints.

• Involved in creating products for Global Fashion and Sportswear brands working to customer specifications and deadlines

• Able to manage and implement a project from initial concept, through finishing routes to customer presentation

• Organized and methodical, proficient at keeping records, ability to improvise and find solutions

• Ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative

• Italian speaking

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

1993 - SENIOR FABRIC DESIGNER FASHION & SPORTSWEAR BRANDS

CLOVERBROOK Ltd

Personally responsible for managing the work and time scales for Nike’s Sportswear Print program. Liaise with garment makers and commission prints. Prepare written procedures accompanied by visual design layouts for production units at off shore factories. Place orders and deal with any manufacturing issues.

Previous responsibilities

Developed a range of fleece products for M&S and a technical range for out door clothing brands. Sourced yarns, supervised operatives and catalogued specifications. Involved in the research of new equipment, going out to the machine suppliers in Italy to sample and find the required finish. A successful venture which lead to the company investing in new machinery.

1987 – 1992 - FABRIC DESIGNER KNITTED JERSEY

LANIFICIO FALIERO SARTI SPA ( Italy)

Designed and developed weft knit fabrics to co-ordinate with the woven collection.

Researched seasonal colour and design trends. Involved in the selection and preparation of Trade Show ranges. Represented the Company at the venues and dealt with customers.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1985 – 1987 Trent Polytechnic MA Knitwear & Knitted Fabrics

1982 – 1985 Liverpool Polytechnic BA (Hons) Textile Design