Skills
Fashion design and development:
Inspiration boards, trend analysis, sketches, pattern drafting, extensive knowledge of garment construction and fittings. Pattern grading/technical design.
Creative direction: establishing and maintaining a brand image and direction. Defining market trends, line-planning and anticipating consumer demands. Photoshoot production, styling and direction.
Extensive knowledge in sustainability: natural fibres, notions and dyes. Natural fabric dyeing techniques using plants, fungi and minerals.
Technical flat drawings, tech packs, BOMs, care templates, trims, labels, tags, packaging. Processing submissions: fabric qualities, Pantones, lab dips, print strike offs, trims, bulks, etc.
Sourcing fabrics, notions, trims and production facilities.
Start to finish production management with overseas and domestic factories and suppliers.
Experience
Founder & Creative Director
2019 - present
Product Designer
2016-2019
Resident Designer, 2015-2016
good+hec
Designer/ Creative Director
2014-2015
Product Developer
2012-2014
Design Assistant
Summer 2012 Olympics
2010-2011
Bachelor of Fashion Design, 2010
(formerly Ryerson University)
Designer & Creative Director
2024 - present