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Product Development / Designer
Alicja Sobczak
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London, United Kingdom
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Trend-aware Senior Designer with the strong eye for detail that delivers dynamic, creative 1st Class BA (Hons)
and commercially successful products for premium High Street brands. Working from Surface Pattern Design
concept through to production; researching seasonal accessories, colour themes and
University of Wales
social trends. Liaising with merchandising, sales, materials, Far-East and India suppliers to 2008 - 2012
optimise the commercial aspect of design and product development; highly skilled and
Trend-aware Senior Designer with the strong eye for detail that delivers dynamic, creative 1st Class BA (Hons)
and commercially successful products for premium High Street brands. Working from Surface Pattern Design
concept through to production; researching seasonal accessories, colour themes and
University of Wales
social trends. Liaising with merchandising, sales, materials, Far-East and India suppliers to 2008 - 2012
optimise the commercial aspect of design and product development; highly skilled and
Markets
United Kingdom
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Language
English
Fluently
Italian
Good
Polish
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2016 - ?
job
Project Management
Humbug Ltd.
London Dec 2016 - Present
Partnering with high-street customers including The White Company, Whistles, All Saints, Fashion Design
White Stuff, Heidi Klein, & Jigsaw, I manage the development of products, and specialise Jewellery Design
in small leather goods, bags and accessories. I lead the design lifecycle through to Project Management
production meeting each customer requirements for collections. Inspiring the design Design Management
team in the delivery of high-quality products. Hand-Drawing
Technical Drawing
Supervising the design team to develop products; leading the creative journey through
mood boards, colour themes, CAD and hand-drawn designs.
Researching design trends, innovative materials, fabrics and hardware; working with Core Skills
Far-East and Indian suppliers to obtain samples and prototypes.
Collaborating with product development teams to specify style, swatches, layouts, Concept Development
colour themes, linings and custom hardware for designed products. Product Development
Connecting to suppliers in trade shows and exhibitions to seek inspiration, source Quality Assurance
fabrication leathers, and trims and find new techniques. Sales Collaboration
Travelling to the Middle East to work with factories and supply chains to improve my Concept Sign-Off
understanding of the supply chain. Supplier Management
Representing Design in sales meetings; developing ideas and presenting options for Supplier Negotiations
new retail customers. Merchandising
Led the development of the range a fan-engagement company to market products Product Research
across UK reality TV concepts including Love Island. Trend Research
Sourcing
Partnering with high-street customers including The White Company, Whistles, All Saints, Fashion Design
White Stuff, Heidi Klein, & Jigsaw, I manage the development of products, and specialise Jewellery Design
in small leather goods, bags and accessories. I lead the design lifecycle through to Project Management
production meeting each customer requirements for collections. Inspiring the design Design Management
team in the delivery of high-quality products. Hand-Drawing
Technical Drawing
Supervising the design team to develop products; leading the creative journey through
mood boards, colour themes, CAD and hand-drawn designs.
Researching design trends, innovative materials, fabrics and hardware; working with Core Skills
Far-East and Indian suppliers to obtain samples and prototypes.
Collaborating with product development teams to specify style, swatches, layouts, Concept Development
colour themes, linings and custom hardware for designed products. Product Development
Connecting to suppliers in trade shows and exhibitions to seek inspiration, source Quality Assurance
fabrication leathers, and trims and find new techniques. Sales Collaboration
Travelling to the Middle East to work with factories and supply chains to improve my Concept Sign-Off
understanding of the supply chain. Supplier Management
Representing Design in sales meetings; developing ideas and presenting options for Supplier Negotiations
new retail customers. Merchandising
Led the development of the range a fan-engagement company to market products Product Research
across UK reality TV concepts including Love Island. Trend Research
Sourcing
Sales, LED, Production, Accessories, Development, Presenting, Hardware, Design Management, Quality Assurance, TV, Sourcing, Design, Management, CAD, Fashion, Fashion Design, Retail, Research, Product development, Concept Development, Project Management
2015 - 2016
job
Fashion Accessory Designer
3R Enterprises.
Material Evaluation
Specifications
Collaborating with Buyers and Account Managers to produce on-trend fashion Styling
accessories for brands including Top Shop and River Island, I specialised in CAD and hard- Swatches
drawn designs and in leading the critical path to final product. Layouts
Innovated design; working from initial concepts to strike off, sampling and review for Colouring
final production; working with suppliers and manufacturers in China and India to meet
prototype and production deadlines. Technical & IT
Created seasonal moodboards and colour charts for the UK & Europe.
Prepared spec sheets for factories with all technical information. Adobe Photoshop
Negotiated with Buyers in new product presentations; supporting sales. Adobe Illustrator
Managed the critical path, sample testing and material evaluations. 3D Modelling
Specifications
Collaborating with Buyers and Account Managers to produce on-trend fashion Styling
accessories for brands including Top Shop and River Island, I specialised in CAD and hard- Swatches
drawn designs and in leading the critical path to final product. Layouts
Innovated design; working from initial concepts to strike off, sampling and review for Colouring
final production; working with suppliers and manufacturers in China and India to meet
prototype and production deadlines. Technical & IT
Created seasonal moodboards and colour charts for the UK & Europe.
Prepared spec sheets for factories with all technical information. Adobe Photoshop
Negotiated with Buyers in new product presentations; supporting sales. Adobe Illustrator
Managed the critical path, sample testing and material evaluations. 3D Modelling
Sales, Production, Accessories, China, Mood boards, Testing, Adobe, It, 3D, Adobe Photoshop, CAD, Fashion, Styling, Illustrator, 3D modelling, Design, Adobe Illustrator
2015 - 2015
job
Interior Design Assistant
Digital Photography.
Aps Ethos Laser Cutting
Executing interior design projects across the UK and France, I worked across the design Microsoft Office
lifecycle producing mood boards, research, pricing strategies and concepts for furniture,
fixtures and finishes.
Led the design solutions for a planned office space in France.
Partnered with international brands to review interior designs with client teams.
Presented solutions to directors, clients and design colleagues for sign-off.
Attended design and project meetings representing the design aspect of projects.
London SE16 7JP 07593236691 [email protected]
Social www.instagram.com/AlicjaDesign/
Portfolio www.pinterest.co.uk/alicja0051/portfolio/
Languages
Experience
Polish - Native
Executing interior design projects across the UK and France, I worked across the design Microsoft Office
lifecycle producing mood boards, research, pricing strategies and concepts for furniture,
fixtures and finishes.
Led the design solutions for a planned office space in France.
Partnered with international brands to review interior designs with client teams.
Presented solutions to directors, clients and design colleagues for sign-off.
Attended design and project meetings representing the design aspect of projects.
London SE16 7JP 07593236691 [email protected]
Social www.instagram.com/AlicjaDesign/
Portfolio www.pinterest.co.uk/alicja0051/portfolio/
Languages
Experience
Polish - Native
Design, Research, Instagram, Office, Pinterest, Interior, International, Native, LED, Social
2013 - 2014
job
Head of Jewellery Design
Merci Me.
Italian - Intermediate
Served as Head Designer & Project Manager for the SS14 Merci Me Fashion Show.
Produced space plans for the exhibition to maximise product merchandising. Soft Skills
Conducted trend and pricing research to optimise buyer engagement.
Prepared CAD and hand-drawn designs to briefs; presented to the Creative Director and Leadership
prepared subsequent specifications for production. Entrepreneurial Spirit
Managed samples, materials, hardware, resources and costing. Interpersonal Skills
Led teams through the exhibition set-up and operation. Team Collaborator
Verbal Communication
Served as Head Designer & Project Manager for the SS14 Merci Me Fashion Show.
Produced space plans for the exhibition to maximise product merchandising. Soft Skills
Conducted trend and pricing research to optimise buyer engagement.
Prepared CAD and hand-drawn designs to briefs; presented to the Creative Director and Leadership
prepared subsequent specifications for production. Entrepreneurial Spirit
Managed samples, materials, hardware, resources and costing. Interpersonal Skills
Led teams through the exhibition set-up and operation. Team Collaborator
Verbal Communication
Design, Project Manager, Research, Fashion, CAD, Leadership, Hardware, Costing, Production, Manager, UP, LED, ME
2012 - 2012
job
Sales Quality Controller
Jimmy Choo.
Commercial Savvy
Provided customer-facing after-sales support across the solution lifecycle. Networking
Worked with HQ on spare parts, repairs and faulty stock lines. Organisation
Updated credit notes for damaged goods to achieve customer satisfaction. Time Management
Provided customer-facing after-sales support across the solution lifecycle. Networking
Worked with HQ on spare parts, repairs and faulty stock lines. Organisation
Updated credit notes for damaged goods to achieve customer satisfaction. Time Management
Networking, Management, Sales, Support, Organization
2012 - 2012
job
Jewellery Designer
Jayne Pierson.
2004 - 2007
job
Senior Designer
unknown.
Expertise
My education
KSA School of Art AND Design
Unspecified, Design
Unspecified, Design
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