Sole Owner / Designer at "Hello My Name is Clare"

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Cheltenham. United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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Freelance Branding, Logo, Graphic, Packaging, Accessories and Apparel Designer and Artworker. High level of CS Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop knowledge. 19 years in the industry, working with retail brands such as Hollister, Abercrombie and Fitch, Pottery Barn Kids, Superdry, Boots, Superdrug, House of Fraser, Nordstroms, Atex, Marks and Spencer.
Education
- B A (hons) Fashion Design
  
  Kingston University
  
  1991 - 1994
Experience
- Sole Owner / Designer
  
  hellomynameisclare
  
  Aug 2012 - Present (13 years 11 months)
  
  Self Employed Freelance Designer / Consultant. Available for all Branding, Apparel Design, Packaging, Logo Design, Accessory, Illustration needs.
- Senior Designer
  
  SLG Beauty
  
  Sep 2011 - Aug 2012 (11 months)
  
  In-house Senior Designer that during my tenure with SLG worked on mood, concepts, branding, marketing, component & packaging needs for retail brands; Superdry, Marks and Spencer, Boots, Dixons, Next - to name a few.
- Trim / Surface Designer / Accessories Designer
  
  Superdry
  
  Dec 2009 - Sep 2011 (1 year 9 months)
  
  Research, sourcing, specing and development of branding for Superdry apparel and accessories. Swing-tags, labels, pocket flashers, metal hardware, packaging, cosmetic design etc., Researching 'vintage' and 'heritage' brands and the details and finishes used within. Extensive fabric and trim contacts. Wash developments for trims; aged, rusted looks etc., Overseas travel for development, sourcing, research and tradeshows. Avid collector of vintage trims. CAD proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Freelance Writer / Animal Welfare
  
  Change.org
  
  May 2010 - Jul 2010 (2 months)
- Freelance Apparel/Textile/Graphic/Branding Designer/Illustrator.
  
  Self Employed (Graphic Arts)
  
  Jun 2009 - Dec 2009 (6 months)
  
  Available for freelance / consultancy work.
- Head Design Manager (Pottery Barn Kids)
  
  Williams Sonoma
  
  Apr 2007 - Apr 2008 (1 year)
- Senior Trim Manager
  
  Abercrombie and Fitch
  
  2005 - 2007 (2 years)
- Head Designer Woven Bottoms
  
  Tween Brands
  
  2003 - 2005 (2 years)
- Senior Designer
  
  Hollister Co. (division of Abercrombie & Fitch)
  
  1999 - 2003 (4 years)
- Designer
  
  Tillsonburg Co Ltd (HK)
  
  1994 - 1999 (5 years)
  
  Garment production export company for accounts in Europe and USA inc' ex-Limited Brands; Express, Lerner, Lane Bryant.
Awards

B.A Hons w/Commendation for Professionalism in Chosen Market
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