About me:

Name: Katie DeanAge: 22Location: West midlandsPassion: Surface pattern design

Currently studying BA in Fashion & Textiles degree at the University of Wolverhampton,

I embrace my natural flair in textile design and thrive to find new creative idea’s for interior prints.

I have wide knowledge on the retail market and enjoy researching into new trends.

I am looking for a role that will challenge and push my abilities within textile print.

 

Qualifications:Degree - Fashion & Textiles BTEC - in Art & Design (Dist.)A-Levels – Business, PE, Biology, English (A – C)GCSE’s – X11, including Maths and English (A – C)

About me:

My current study:

Studying Fashion & Textiles has been an inspiring but challenging, most of all it has developed my skills ready for the Textile Print

World. I have been given the chance at trialing different techniques and

processes for Fashion and Textiles including; draping & toiling, pattern cutting, stitch techniques, screen

printing, operating heat beds, pleating and using disperse dyes. I decided to become more specialized with Textile print for Fashion and Interiors, as this is where I have a genuine interest and talent. I have also developed my writing skills by creating my own briefs and

in the form of a dissertation.

• Researching into new trends, markets, techniques and technologies

• Confident in presenting to groups and delivering creative presentations

• Clear and concise communication skills• Setting work briefs and working to targets• Screen printing various techniques such as devore,

disperse, stencil• Professional approach to all work aspects• Time management and organization • Able to work independently and as a part of a team, • Quick learner

My skills:

Technical skills:Computer skills

Screen printing

Print development

Fabric sourcing

Creating colour palettes

Textile print for all area’s

Professional development

Industry set Brief working with Hill & Co September 2013 – January 2014

Hill & Co is a large, surface pattern and textile printing company. I worked to a brief the company had set for a range of rug designs and outdoors living products. I really found this interesting as we only had 6 weeks to create each range; I was designing and developing

my surface pattern ideas at a fast pace and to industry standard.

Professional development

Internship working at Hill & Co Studio, Birmingham. November 2013I wanted to experience life in the studio, Hill & Co supply printed

fabrics to large retailers in the UK; I was dealing with production of samples for customers, creating professional labels, stock counting,

data processing and market researching.

Professional development

Teaching assistant with a group of SEN pupils. January 2014

I volunteered to help a group of hearing impaired pupils, the day focused on expressing yourself through mark making techniques, followed by projecting their images on to stands. I found through using facial expressions and hand actions I could explain the task to the students, this exercise really helped me understand the challenges and boundaries that can arise in teaching.

Professional development

Teaching assistant at Caludon Castle Secondary School, Coventry. March 2013 – July 2013

I taught 13 to 16-year-old pupils about Graphic design, Textiles and 3D art.

In Graphic design I worked on a One-to-one basis with children that were struggling with their GSCE deadlines, giving guidance to improve design work and developing revision techniques in preparation for their exams. In Textile class I was working with two classes to teach basic sewing

skills, patter cutting and design development. In 3D art I helped pupils develop their skills showcasing different media, materials and

variations on project ideas. Throughout my time at Caludon Castle, I realised the importance of

independent learning and use of visual aids.

Professional development

Industry set brief working with BANK. September 2012 – January 2013 

Working with BANK, a large clothing retailer based on the UK high street, creating a fashion range for Autumn Winter 12/13, this gave the

opportunity to work as part of a group, collating shop reports, customer profiles, researching into upcoming trends and developing

fashion silhouettes.

Thank you for taking the time to read my powerpoint CV.