Education

Tertiary Education:  

 Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology at TAFE SA – Graduated 2013 with Distinction

 Year 12, Temple Christian College, Mile End, South Australia

TER:  90.9

Fashion Industry Experience

Head of Design at KIVARI                                                              July 2021 – Present

Currently Head of Design at Kivari. Overseeing and defining the brand’s product strategy to grow, elevate and develop product categories. The role is to bring to life the creative vision, drive the critical path, set direction for the design team including trend, colour palette, print and fabric direction as well as manage the fits within the production team to ensure delivery deadlines and margins are met. Within the first year we have successfully increased our market share in the US through major department stores investing in new ranges and increased sales through our international online site.

Senior Designer at Camilla Australia                                                              August 2017 – June 2021

Senior design lead for both the RTW and Resort collections for Camilla Australia. In this time the brand saw success and growth in offering a new contemporary look as well as a successful entry and establishment into the US market in both wholesale and stand-alone stores.

Designer at Lee Mathews                                                                    Jan 2017 – April 2017

Contracted for 4 months to work with the Creative Director Lee Mathews to complete 2 international collections, Pre-fall and Fall, to show in Paris. The role involved; initial concept design and research in line with the Lee Mathews aesthetic and direction, fabric and trim sourcing, designing the final range, communication and managing pattern room to ensure completion of the ranges in time for Paris showings.

Assistant Designer at Zimmermann                                                    Sept 2016 – Dec 2016

Assisting with design, technical drawing, research and inspiration as well as maintaining sample room processes for Fall 17 – “The Maples”.

Freelance Design assistant at Suboo                                                                     Sept 2016

Freelancing for SUBOO involved Technical Illustration, Garment Specifications and trend research for their 2017 summer collection.

Senior Designer and Designer at Finders Keepers the Label              Mar 2015 – Sept 2016

I was the sole and later lead designer for the brand, working with our QA, graphic designers and social media managers. For 11 ranges per year I had complete involvement from initial concept and design stages through to final sell. I worked closely with the QA/fittings team from first fit through to production. My role also involved creating the concept and directing lookbooks and editorial shoots.

Junior Designer/Coordinator at Cameo The Label                                 Aug 2013 – Mar 2015

The role involved communicating with factories and ensuring production timelines were met, producing sales tools, contributing to research and design concepts, technical drawing, and creating technical garment packs.

First Place in Young Designers Wool awards -  Australian Sheepvention                July 2013

Entered two garments into the Streetwear category at the Young Designer's Wool Awards held in Hamilton, Victoria, winning first place.

Won exclusive Internship at Dion Lee                                                                         June 2012

Interned with Dion Lee prior to the International Woolmark Competition, giving me the opportunity to hand sew aspects of the winning garment as well as his Fall 2012 ready-to-wear collection. 

Internship at Review Australia                                                                                     May 2012

This internship involved learning how a fast paced fashion business operates. The internship involved hand sketching possible designs, designing beading applique for knitwear as well as sitting in on fit sessions.