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Philippa Gibbons Limited selection of work is available to view at

Textile/Graphic Designer

07872 450908

PERSONAL PROFILE

A highly creative and flexible Textile/Graphic Designer with extensive experience working forleading high street retailers and within manufacturing/supplier settings. A hard working,driven and self-motivated individual with the ability and willingness to take on new challenges.

Works in a focused manner to present professional results within set deadlineswhilst utilising resourceful effectiveness to deliverconsistently on all set briefs.

Possesses goodPC literacy skills with experience using Word program alongside other relevant CAD packages.

Extensive experience of working in-house within high end retailorganisations and also on freelance basis;Self-motivated but a keen team player. Has good working knowledge of print/textile development techniques and technology used throughout the industry and is able to translate this knowledge when designing. An organised worker who is able to create new processes to allow the smooth operation of the department alongside being open and capable to develop further where necessary.

Seeking an opportunity within the graphic design sector and utilise a wealth of knowledge and creative skills within the teamto add value to any future employer.

KEY SKILLS

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  • C.A.D: Creative Suite – Photoshop/Illustrator.
  • CDI Silican Graphics/U4ia/Concept 2D.
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels.
  • Proven knowledge and experience within utilising seasonal colour book and trend boards.
  • Creatingoriginal artwork (prints, embroideries, appliqués, and other graphics) on CAD system/by hand method.

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  • Ability to visualise concepts andtake them through into finished design stage.
  • Recolouring/reworkingartwork on CAD systems as requested.
  • Creating colours and prints for presentation boards.
  • Adhering to seasonal deadlines.
  • Maintaining correct levels of art and printer supplies.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Freelance Employment – Print/Graphic Design:

2005 –PRESENT

  • Currently working freelance on prints for a well-knownUK based textile agent.

Tesco - Baby Boy/Baby Girl & Swimwear (Brand)

  • Working under a fixed contract (3 days per week)
  • Printed/embroidered/appliqued graphics for all ranges.
  • Liaising with buyers to develop ranges/ inspiration/direction.
  • Preparing graphic specs for printers/manufacturers/colour approvals etc.

Carters - Baby/Toddler (For Mothercare/M&S)

  • Liaising with head designer.
  • Printed/embroidered/appliqued placements and all over prints.

Mini Mode - Toddler Girls

  • Liaising with buyers / designing and developing graphics.
  • Printed/embroidered/appliqued placements and all-over prints, weaves etc.

Adams Childrensear - Newborns

  • Liaising with buyers/designers, designing/developing graphics.
  • Printed/embroidered/appliqued placements and all over prints, weaves etc.

George at Asda - Toddler Boys

  • Liaising with designers, designing and developing graphics;Printed/embroidered/appliqued Placements/ all-over prints, weaves etc.

Next Retail - Boyswear/Girlswear & Home Furnishings

  • Liaising with buyers/designers, designing and developing graphics.
  • Printed/embroidered/appliqued placements/ all-over prints/weaves etc.
  • Comparative shops.
  • Preparing and presenting graphics to buyers and designers.

Greetings Card/Gift Wrap Design - Various

  • For agents including Pearl & Black, London and sold directly to gift shops.

2001 - 2005

Adams Childrenswear Head Office, Nuneaton

Graphic Designer

  • New-born fashion/accessories.
  • Brand Design and graphics development for all babywear ranges, comp shops, inspiration and trend development.
  • Liaising with buyers and designers.
  • Preparing and presenting designs to directors.

2000 – 2001

Suncrest Trading, Leicester

Print/product Designer – Soft Toys/Nursery & Bedding Products/Toys

  • Accounts - Dunnes Stores, Mothercare and Toys R Us.
  • Design and product development for babywear ranges, comp shops, inspiration and trend development.
  • Liaising with designers and directors and presenting and liaising with customers at retail head office meetings.

1997 - 1999

C.J. Marketing Ltd, Hinckley.

Graphic Designer/Pre Production Print Co-Ordinator

  • Accounts: George at Asda/Adams/Safeway.
  • Designing and developing graphics for fashion ranges.
  • Co-ordinating with printers to approve pre- bulk samples, approve colour standards and strike off print conformity.
  • Present to customers at head office meetings.

1996 - 1997

N.J.Screenprints,Leicestershire

Graphic Designer

  • Accounts: Suppliers to; Woolworths, Next, Adams and Boots.
  • Trader at Debenhams, Rosgill Group and BHS.
  • Designing and developing prints for fashion garments.
  • Liaising with printers to approve colour standards and pre-bulk samples before production.
  • Approving production conformity and liaising with customers.

1995 - 1996

Counterpart Childrenswear (Coates Viyella Group)

Character Graphic Artist/Print Designer

  • Accounts: BHS – Girlswear.
  • Designing and developing graphics, developing, preparing and presenting inspiration and trend direction to customers at head office meetings.
  • Liaising with customers to ensure standards at sampling and pre-bulk stages of manufacture.
  • Assigned as head designer for all licensed character product.
  • Liaising with copyright companies (inc. C.P.L and Disney,Paris Office) to ensure quality continuity/colour standards approved at sampling/pre- bulk stages.
  • Attending supplier/retailer film previews for Disney and attending supplier meetings at beginning of merchandise development.
  • Comparative/inspiration shops/trade show visits.

1994 - 1995

Pex Plc, Leicester

Childrenswear Hosiery Designer

  • Accounts; Dunnes Stores, Mothercare and Children’s World.
  • Designing and developing hosiery ranges.
  • Presenting ranges to customers at head office meetings.
  • Liaising with copyright companies to ensure quality standards pre-production.
  • Approving knitted samples before bulk.

1992 – 1994

Courtaulds Socks, Leicester

Ladieswear Hosiery Designer/Menswear Assistant

  • Accounts; Marks Spencer.
  • Designing and developing hosiery ranges, and presenting samples to customer at head office meetings.
  • Liaising with knitwear mechanics to approve yarn standards and sampling.
  • Comparative/inspiration shops/trade show visits.

ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY

1987Sari Fabrics– Warwickshire -Designer / Colour Separations Artist

1986/1988Rosemary Abrahams Design -Leamington Spa - Design Assistant/Colourist

1991 Next Retail Plc - Head Office - Design Assistant (Childrenswear Dpt.)

EDUCATION

1990 – 1992De Montfort University, Leicester BA. HONS DEGREE

Printed Textiles/Surface Decoration

1988 – 1990Somerset College of Art, SomersetB/TECH HND

Printed Textiles

1986 – 1988Warwickshire College of F.E, Leamington SpaB/TECH OND

Graphics/Textile Design

CONTEMPORARY QUALIFICATIONS

Level 3 National Diploma - CLINICAL REFLEXOLOGY

Penny Price Academy, Leicester

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  • Reflexology & Hand Reflexology Diploma
  • Anatomy & Physiology Diploma
  • Skill based First Aid Certificate
  • Clinical and Professional Practice
  • Business Studies Diploma

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INTERESTS

Reading, drawing, travelling, music, yoga, reflexology & karate

  • References available on request