Childrenswear and Surface Pattern Designer.BA (Hons) Contemporary Textiles Graduate

Christina Hudson

Accrington, United Kingdom

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I have achieved a 1st class Honours in Contemporary Textiles where I've specialised in kidswear with surface pattern design. I am now seeking a job within the kidswear sector either for print, girls wear shapes design (babywear, toddler and older) and I'm open to freelance work.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Contemporary Textiles
  
  University Centre at Blackburn College
  
  2012 - 2013
- FdA Contemporary Textiles Apparel and Textiles
  
  University centre at Blackburn College
  
  2010 - 2012
  
  I achieved a distinction for my FdA Contemporary textiles degree, below is an image for my final year collection where I specialised in screen printing using eco-friendly inks and digital printing to produce a childrenswear collection. here's a link to my blog where you can view images of my work... spudkids.tumblr.com
- A-Levels
  
  St. Mary's College
  
  2005 - 2007
- GCSE's
  
  St Christopher's C of E High School
  
  2000 - 2005
  
  GCSE’s 10 A*-C Art A*, French A, R.E. A, Geography B ,Textiles B, English Lang B, English Literature B, Science (dual) C,C.
Experience
- Assistant
  
  Wild Things dresses
  
  Mar 2012 - Present (14 years 4 months)
  
  Work and help in company studio as and when needed.
  Assisted at Wilderness Festival 2012 in conjunction with The Secret Emporium
- Instore Brand Ambassador
  
  CPM Expertus Field Marketing
  
  Jun 2011 - Present (15 years 1 month)
  
  Work tactical shifts, promoting and sampling food brands in Asda Stores for a marketing agency.
- student
  
  University centre at Blackburn College
  
  Sep 2010 - Present (15 years 10 months)
- Director's Assistant
  
  Pazuki Ltd
  
  Feb 2004 - Present (22 years 5 months)
  
  Have been working on and off since 2004
  Assisted at LFW in exhibitor's section in 2004
  Assist and construct accessories to tight deadlines in company's in-house studio
- Intern
  
  Corby Tindersticks
  
  Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
  
  One week internship in studio.
Awards

‘Best of the Rest’ Madeira Embroidery Competition 2012

Ranked 6th for Grazia Style Festival Hunter 2012

Agnes Eccles Arts Award 2012

Winner of Deni-Deni surface pattern collaboration 2012
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