fashion designer
Stephanie Collings Portfolio
Stephanie Collings Rosemary Cottage, 9 Station Road, Littlethorpe, LE19 2HS 07800580609 stephaniejaynecollings@hotmail.co.uk
A LITTLE BIT OF ME Creative and tenacious with a strong passion for innovative, practical and stylish apparel design. Proven experience of building and maintaining relationships with clients and colleagues along with impeccable time management. A very positive individual with a high level of energy continually striving for development, seeking the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and progressive team. With an exceptional eye for detail, exacting standards and design expertise, my approach is creative and considered whilst remaining on budget and on brand.
Technical skills
hobbies
Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Creative Apparel Design Concept Development Technical Drawings
Personal skills Communication Detail Orientated Organisation & Prioritisation Time Management Working Under Pressure Managing Expectations
Travelling & Culture Sewing & Design Health & Fitness Cooking & Eating Out Festivals & Live Music Theatre & Musicals
experience Next PLC - January 2016 - Present Publication Production Assistant
Ted Baker Womenswear Design Competition Finalist - June 2014 Final Year Competition
Quality Solicitors - July 2014 - January 2016 Artworker
Next PLC - April 2012 - Internship Buying and Garment Technology Placement
Walter’s Wardrobe - December 2014 - Present Owner and Creative Apparel Designer
Shipton White - August 2012 - August 2013 Internship Tailors Assistant
Adobe InDesign • Adobe Photoshop • Univeral Type Client • Processing Directory Publication Spreads Perform Well Under Pressure in Order to Meet Strict Deadlines • Quality Checking Page Layout • Coordinating with Teams Internally & Externally • Stakeholder Management • Time Management & Planning
Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • Creative Design Solutions • Retouching Create Print Ready Branded Artwork • Branded Brochures • 300 Design Requests Per Month Window Vinyl and Exhibition Stand Mock Ups • Brand Development and Protection • Liaising with Firms
A personal side project created to design and deliver luxurious products for dogs. Online Marketing Materials • Technical Drawing • Retouching • Branding • Client Relationships Range Design • Product Development • Cost Analysis • Market Research • Liaising with Suppliers
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Trend Boards and Research • Concept Development • Womenswear S/S Collection Design Womenswear Range Building • Pattern Development • Technical Drawing • Illustrative Line Up Garment Detail Development • Presented to Three Senior Designers at TedQuarters
Trend Research • Attending Fit Sessions • Liaising With Suppliers • Setting Up for Pagination Swatching and Pantone Referencing • Competitive Shopping • Measuring and Managing Quality
Trend Research • Attending Fit Sessions • Liaising With Suppliers • Liaising With Clients Measuring Clients • Tailoring Skills • Designing Bespoke Apparel For Clients
education University for the Creative Arts 2011-2014 Fashion Atelier (BA Hons):
First Class Honours Degree
Guthlaxton College 2009-2011
A Levels // Business // Textiles // English
Key successes Designed and Created Bespoke Apparel to the Royal family Designed Advertising Campaign Materials for National Promotions Creating and Developing Business and Brand Walter’s Wardrobe Gaining Experience at Leading Companies within the Retail Industry
Key projects Communicating Design Concepts with Senior Partners and Managers Managing Artwork Expectations Processing Publication Spreads to Meet Strict Directory Print Deadlines Maintain and Protect Brand Identity
DENIM moodboard. Performance fabrics
utility style pockets
indigo shades with colour pops
boho outdoor life 4
derelict beauty
block colour denim
baggy flares
boho flare Denim Collection AW17/18 A denim collection based on Bohemian life, taking on the role of those who love all things natural and outdoors. Whether that be landscapes, weathered buildings or catching the wind in your hair. This collection uses a mix of past trends to communicate a practical and comfortable collection; utilising performance fabrics, utility style pockets, wide leg trousers with extra flare and colour block patches.
slouch
organic textures
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rugged and raw 6
S/S 17 Collection
hy attitude
stressed fabric
SEA hair. DON’T care. Sea hair, don’t care is a commercial, casual womenswear collection inspired by the rural seasides of Britain. The rugged organic formations of rock and nature alike reflected through a loungewear range including natural fabrics and applique.
Pantone 129-4 C Pantone 121-4 C Pantone 387 C Pantone 169-4 C Pantone 179-4 C Pantone 162-9 C
Taking inspiration from the character of driftwood, shells, rock formations, crustations, ocean debris and a good splash of the Brtish spirit.
layered a-line slouch top
distressed denim paper baG shorts off shoulder light jumpsuit
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frayed edge denim playsuit
A line casual chic
frayed edge denim panel dress with pockets
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S/S 16 Collection
WHATEVER
the weather Spring and Summer in Great Britain are seasons of all weather. This collection was inspired by the never ending change of what we British love to discuss - the weather. An adjustable range of clothing that can be altered and adapted throughout the day; utilising layers and intricate seaming that can be adjusted to create either cooler or more protective clothing, or even playful inclusions such as removable kites.
Croquis Design
We need to dress 12
s for every weather here in Great Britain...
Illustrative line up with technical drawings
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the grass is greener
Prefall 16 Collection 16
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auma gives us life, oesn’t take it away
The Grass Is Greener is a sport-luxe collection based on the amazing transformation the human body goes through when exposed to trauma. Bionics and the advancements of medical science are moving faster then we ever imagined. This collection inspires the thought of the human body being rebuilt mechanically and organically.
collection development
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Fabrics sourced in New York
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Life is bright, life is beau
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utiful.
When we are knocked down, we rise with strength
thank you