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Sobhan Mohmand, Career Expert 24 Dec 2020

Tip: Use the Textile Designer CV Template below as an example to help you write your own personal and fully-tailored CV.

Kyla Scott

65 Holiday Road
Burnley
BK6 6EB
Mob: 079 4577 6783 Email: [email protected]

Personal profile statement

I am a creative, motivated and multi-faceted Textile Designer with a keen eye for detail and a huge passion for working with fabric materials, colours, textures and patterns. I have always been interested in the fashion and garments industry ever since I was a child playing dress-up and I would love to play my part in contributing to this ever-growing industry and make a real difference.

Achievements

Graduated with a First Class (Hons) in Textile Design
Designed Leavers Hoodies to commemorate school graduation

Education

2010 – 2014

BA (Hons) Textile Design

B’ham City University

Grade achieved: [1st]

Relevant Modules:

Textiles in Contemporary Context
Fabric Concepts
Trends and Developments
Design & Business
Communication Skills in the Workplace

2008 – 2010
Results: English: A Maths: B Design & Textiles: A

A Levels

Bracknell College

2003 – 2008
Results: 8 GCSEs at Grades: A-B

GCSEs

Bracknell School

Work experience

Jan 2016 – Present

Textile Designer Superdry

Main duties performed:

Creating and amending textile designs using Photoshop and Illustrator
Producing initial sketches on the computer using CAD software
Brainstorming ideas with managers, marketers and fellow designers on forthcoming season selections and design collections
Discussing with other colleagues, especially Textile Operatives, regarding the feasibility and practicality of designs
Meeting regularly with clients and based on feedback modifying preliminary designs until they meet the user requirements
Embroidery by hand and machine
Sewing, knitting, dying and weaving different fabrics and materials
Carrying out market research to discover new retail and wholesale opportunities
Presenting new design concepts, mood boards and fabric qualities to clients
Creating design concepts for upholstery, wallpaper and bedding
Creating multiple colourways for all textile prints
Designing garments for the masculine, feminine and children markets
Attending exhibitions, fairs and shows on behalf of the organisation
Liaising with the internal product development team and overseas suppliers and manufacturers to ensure that the products are printed and manufactured correctly
Performing minor graphics design duties on brochures and catalogues

Sept 2014 – Dec 2015

Retail Assistant Fox Apparel

Main duties performed:

Greeting walk-in customers
Answering questions and advising customers regarding their potential purchases
Assisting in periodic stock checks
Recording customer orders placed over the phone
Monitoring stock levels and ordering in more when they fell below a pre-determined level on the system
Operating the till and taking payments
Performing general maintenance and cleaning duties around the shop

Qualifications

Level 2 Fashion Business & Retail (2016)
AutoCAD certified (2012)
Adobe Creative Suite certified (2012)

Skills

Attention to detail: Good at focusing on even the tiniest of details of a job, especially when working on designs with intricate details and patterns.
IT skills: Fully conversant and accredited with Photoshop, Illustrator and AutoCAD programs and having working knowledge of the MS Office suite.
Creative Skills: Adept at thinking outside the box in order to come up with innovative and creative designs that stand out and are appealing to customers.
Presentation skills: Confident at pitching my ideas and designs to senior management, internal designers and external fashion agencies.

Hobbies and interests

I enjoy my weekly snooker sessions with my university friends and watching reality shows and documentaries on TV. In addition, I also attend fashion shows to explore new themes in textile design and network with like-minded people.

References

Mr Ian Springer
Senior Textile Designer, Superdry
Address: 4 Cold Rd, Clay, CA8 1YT
Tel: 0784 6732 6799
Email: [email protected]

Mr Sebastian Roberts
Manager, Fox Apparel
Address: 7 Victoria Rd, Leeds, L50 8FE
Tel: 0780 3455 6786
Email: [email protected]

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Tips

Work experience: Securing a job in the Arts, Design and Fashion industries has become really competitive in the past decade and hence it’s vital that you make sure that your CV stands out for all the good reasons. The main thing any prospective employer will look for is your past work experience in the field. It is, therefore, recommended that you include any previous employment, voluntary work or even relevant hobbies on your CV to give your CV that extra edge which you will desperately need in order to secure a job interview.

Good Luck!

Written by Sobhan Mohmand
Sobhan is a qualified Careers Advisor and Professional CV Writer with over 10 years of experience in helping job seekers get a job. He is a Member of the Careers Development Institute (CDI) and is listed on the official UK Register of Career Development Professionals. He holds a Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (QCF).

OVERVIEW

SALARY RANGE
£15.000 – £20.000
ENTRY
Relevant Work Experience
WORKING HOURS
38+ hours per week

Competencies

Design Skills
Producing excellent designs that meet user requirements
Computing Skills
Ability to use a computer effectively for designing purposes
Interpersonal Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and interact with others
Attention to Detail
Ensuring that no “small details” are overlooked
Creativity
Coming up with novel and unique ideas
Precision
The ability to take exact and accurate measurements and working with them accordingly