Dates of employment: Jan 2016- Aug 2016

 

13 Amp is a principal ladies jersey wear manufacturer for the high street retailer. Clients include retailers; Marks and Spencer, Roman Originals, White stuff, and Bonmarche.

 

Main duties include;

  -Creatively translating client’s inspiration/ trend boards into clear working drawings to present back to the for client’s selection.

  -Interpreting clients sketches into first patterns based on individual client’s specifications        

  -Liaising with sample machinists and technical staff to resolve     potential production issues

  -Design patterns around embellishments such as; Placement prints, embroidery and trims

  -Reworking last session’s bestsellers

  -Accurately working to clients specification sheets

  -Precisely altering and grading patterns using Gerber system

  -Operating cutter and plotter

  -Developing production patterns stored in Gerber AccuMark

  -Deftly managing workload and flow within multi-client deadlines

  -Organising paperwork and processes for each garment style.