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| Position wanted: |
Fashion designer/ teacher |
| Job category: |
Creative Arts/MediaDesign/MultimediaEducationFashionFreelance |
| Objective and Resume Summary: |
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Seeking a position in Fashion and Costume design.
AWARDS
Winner - `Mercedes Start-up Award` for `Serjeant` label - 2001
Winner - `Student of the Year` – 1995
Finalist - "Golden Gown Award", 1995
Group Winner - `FIA Costume Design Award` – 1995
Equal Third - `Bradmill Denim Award` – 1995
Finalist - `Dupont Lycra Award` – 1995
Winner – ‘Élan Skiwear Award’- 1994
2nd Place - `Mary Mackillop Design Award` – 1994
REFEREES
Karen-Lee Goody
Music Management
KL Goody Entertainment Consulting
(Deni Hines, Joseph Portelli)
Kaye Tuckerman
Singer/ Songwriter
Greg Steyger
Production Director
Skins Compression Garments Pty Ltd
Billy Roache
Australian Costume Design Associate
Wicked the Musical
Paul Flanagan
Wardrobe Supervisor
Wicked the Musical
Suzy Strout
Costume Design Associate
(Showboat & Rent)
Annie Maher
Assistant Director
Wiener Ballet Theater.
[Written ref. available on request]
Stephen Oratis
Director
Orantez Clothing Co.
[Written ref. available on request]
Nicholas Huxley
Senior Head Teacher
Fashion Design Studio
Sydney Institute of Technology
Julie Feeney
Head of Pattern Production Department
Fashion Design Studio
Sydney Institute of Technology
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| Skills: |
Story boarding for range inspiration
,Range planning/product development
,Design sketching/illustration, Textile design including digital design, screen printing and dying,Production sketches and specification sheets
,Pattern cutting/sample cutting,Hand detailing including embroidery, weaving and beading,Creation of Look Books
Mac & PC, Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, Adobe 7.0, PowerPoint,
MS Office, Embroidery Plotter Software, Gerber System
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| Known languages (and levels): |
English-Very Good
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| Type of Employment wanted: |
Full TimePart TimeTemporary
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| Minimum Yearly Salary in Numbers: |
Unspecified
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| Current Location: |
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne |
| Education History, Qualifications & other additional information: |
| Level of Education: |
Unspecified
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Educational Background
1993 - 1995
Diploma in Fashion Design - Graduating as ` Student of the Year`, National Arts School,
Sydney Institute of Technology
1991 - 1992
Associate Diploma in Apparel Pattern Production - Sydney Institute of Technology
1992
Certificate in Fashion Drawing & Rendering - Whitehouse School of Fashion
1987-1988
Diploma in Ballet & Dance – NSW Dance Centre
RAD (Int.-Adv) - Christine Keith
Vaganova (Grade 7) - Kim Traynor
Jazz – Jane Beckett
1983-1986
Dance Training- Ross Coleman Performing Arts Centre
Ballet (RAD) - Ruth Lane
Jazz- Ross Coleman, Jane Beckett, Kelly Abbey, William A Forsythe, Ramon Doringo
Tap – Kelly Abbey, Sue-Ellen Chester
Also trained in Contemporary, Hip Hop, Funk, Flamenco & Acrobatics
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| Work History & Experience: |
| Years of Work Experience: |
10 to 15 Years |
Employment History
`serjeant` – Artist/Designer
Oct 1998 - Present
‘Serjeant Clothing Label’ – [Wholesaling to Australia/ Europe 2001-2007]
This role in my own business covered all key functions within the fashion industry. Strong organisational skills are utilised to co-ordinate the design, pattern cutting, promotion and sales of our made-to-measure, swimwear and ready-to-wear lines.
Key Creative Functions:
O Story boarding for range inspiration
O Range planning/product development
O Design sketching/illustration
O Textile design including digital design, screen printing and dying
O Production sketches and specification sheets
O Pattern cutting/sample cutting
O Hand detailing including embroidery, weaving and beading
O Creation of Look Books for sales team
Key Administrative/Organisational Functions:
O Book keeping – receipts, quarterly BAS statements, invoicing
O Customs clearance for export and import (fabrics/trims)
O Budgets
O Quality Control
O Sourcing & ordering of trims and fabrics
O Co-ordinating fashion parades and photo shoots
‘Design & Costume Contracts’ – [1998 - Currently]
Very strong design & pattern cutting skills are crucial to the success of the company’s contract costume & hand-made work. Strong organisational and problems solving skills are vital when working under pressure to achieve the smooth running of quick changes during fashion shows and filming of photo & video shoots.
‘Deni Hines’ for KL Goody Entertainment Consulting
2006 – 2008
‘Water for Chocolate’ - Album & Single
Costume design & styling for album cover, music video clips, promotional shots & website.
‘Stomp’ - Single for Marcia Hines & Deni Hines
Costume design & styling on music video clip
‘The Other Woman’ - Album for Deni Hines & James Morrison
Costume design & styling for the album cover, website, promotional shots & live performances
‘Joseph Portelli’ for KL Goody Entertainment Consulting
2008
Album & Single
Costume & Styling for album cover, promotional shots & website
`Skins Compression Garments Pty Ltd` – Designer & Patternmaker
2006 - 2007
Men’s Cycle Range 2008
Garment design, pattern construction & sample co-ordination
Women’s Cycle Range 2008
Garment design, pattern construction & sample co-ordination
‘She’ Sport Range 2008
Collection Concept, storyboards, trend analysis, garment & textile print design
‘Radiator Wetsuits’
Currently working on collection concepts, logo & garment designs for 2008 projects
`Kaye Tuckerman` – Costume Designer
2006 - 2008
‘Siren’ - Album
Costume & Wig design & styling for album cover
Artwork for album cover
Photography for album cover, website & marketing material
‘Licence to Thrill’ - Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2007; the scores of James Bond
Costume design & styling for festival show
‘Absinthe’ – Speigeltent Miami 2008
Costume & Wig design & styling for season show US
‘Wicked The Musical’ Production Cutter & Principle Dresser
March 2008 – August 2009
Liaising with Costume Co-ordinator
Made-to- Measure Pattern cutting, grading & costume construction
Assisting Artists into costumes
Working under pressure with quick changes
Liaising with Artists and Wardrobe Supervisor.
Emergency repairs & maintenance of costumes
Liaising with Company Management & Artists during publicity calls
‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical’ – Ensemble Dresser for Melbourne Season
Oct 2007 - Currently
As Ensemble Dresser, the position involves the following duties:
Assisting Artists into costumes; including harnesses & corsets
Working under pressure with quick changes
Liaising with Artists and Wardrobe Supervisor.
Emergency repairs & maintenance of costumes
Liaising with Company Management & Artists during publicity calls
‘Wiener Ballet Theatre’ – Costume Designer & Head of Wardrobe
September 1996 – February 1997
As Costume Designer & Head of Wardrobe, the position involved the following duties:
Design, pattern making and styling of costumes
Made-to-measure pattern making and construction
Maintenance & restoration of costumes
Dressing
During a six-month tour, the role involved organising and co-ordinating a large costume department for ‘Swan Lake’, ‘The Nutcracker’ plus a ‘Gala’ performance in Munich. Solid organisational skills and the ability to respond well under pressure ensured the smooth running of performances and the maintenance of costumes.
‘Orantez Clothing Company’ – Pattern Maker & Embroidery Co-ordinator
June 1997 – February 1998
As Pattern Maker & Head of Embroidery Department, the position involved the following duties:
Pattern cutting women’s wear soft separates and blouses for the U.K and European High Street stores
Liaising with international manufacturers
Liaison between Head Designer & Manufacturers, to ensure production & feasibility of designs
Programming embroidery plotter, for design room samples
Calculating embroidery stitch count for specification sheets
The role demands the use of initiative and the ability to work unsupervised combined with the capacity to work as part of a team. Strong organisational skill is vital to ensure the co-ordination of suppliers, buyers and manufacturers, in the production of large orders for domestic & international clients.
‘Channel Nine Television’ – Costume Designer & Co-ordinator
January 1998 – May 1999
Costume designer/ co-coordinator for 1st and 2nd seasons of children’s television programme
‘HI 5’
Working closely with writers, director, artist, wardrobe and props workshop personnel.
‘Various Contract Work’
1994- 2005
‘IPA Scandiwear Pty Ltd’- Pattern cutting, grading & sample cutting
‘Dusty The Musical’- Made-to-measure pattern construction, costume construction & alterations
‘Vicious Threads’- Pattern construction, size grading & sample making
‘Sydney Institute of Technology’ – Pattern production; used for student grading classes
‘Cooking’- Wardrobe Supervisor- Maintenance & restoration of costumes
‘Rent The Musical’- Production workshop pattern cutter & maker, Swing Dresser- Sydney season
‘Showboat The Musical’ – Pre-Production Head Pattern Cutter, Liaising with Costume Designer & Costume co-ordinator, fittings, pattern cutting, grading and construction
‘Billion Dollar Babes’ – Pattern construction & sample cutting of womenswear collections
‘Joshua Berger Group’ – Womenswear Designer- Garment design for womenswear second summer ranges for the `Absolute Clothing` label
‘The Sportsfactor PTY Limited’-Garment & print design for women’s, men’s & children’s ranges for ‘Élan Skiwear
Employment History
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