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    Caroline Budd

    Caroline Budd

    Freelance Fashion Designer

    Derby, United Kingdom

    SERVICES OFFERED: Offer a range of services for Menswear and Womenswear in the Urban, casual, sportswear sector. I have experience across all product areas CREATIVE: Provide...Read moreSERVICES OFFERED: Offer a range of services for Menswear and Womenswear in the Urban, casual, sportswear sector. I have experience across all product areas
    CREATIVE:
    Provide creative direction and inspiration
    Anticipate, identify and develop trends into commercial innovative designs
    Catwalk/trend forecasting and developing looks for the coming seasons
    Provide clear and complete CAD packs

    PRODUCT:
    Create factory packs and follow through to development with factories
    Review samples and communicate changes to factories
    Ensure that range planning is comprehensive, taking into account previous sales, bestsellers and flash products
    Liase with factories on target pricing and margins

    I can offer all of the services listed above or tailor made packages to suit your needs.

    SPECIALITIES:
    AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
    â�’¢ Strong design and sourcing experience
    â�’¢ Strong commercial design experience in Mens, Womens, Urban, casual and sportswear
    â�’¢ Excellent organisational and presentation skills
    CLIENTS INCLUDE: Scramble Design Ltd, Weekend Offender, Concreto, Golddigga, Kangol, New Look Menswear, Trespass, Giovanni Valentino, Bunker Mentality


    Area Covered: National and International
    Work Experience Summary: FREELANCE PROJECTS JAN 09 – PRESENT

    AMARI UK
    • To research into forthcoming trends and produce mood boards relevant to the brands core values of stylish, easy wearing pieces
    • To design ranges around the print themes for the season as well as colour development and trims
    • Upon completion of the designs prepare full tech packs with size gradings for the factory

    PROPHECY LONDON
    • To present mood boards and embellishment directions for the coming season within the young female market
    • To produce ranges encompassing the brand values of Prophecy to be presented to clients such as ASOS and New Look
    • Upon selection to produce comprehensive factory packs to be sent out to the factories

    SPOHU LTD – Chinese Brand
    • To design and develop ranges for this Chinese branded retailer aimed at the sport fashion customer
    • To produce 100 styles each season for both Mens and Womenswear taking into account seasonal trends, new fabric developments and graphic direction
    • To produce complete CAD packs with specs and to oversee the sampling process
    • To provide direction in POS material, catalogue design as well as brand development

    ROBINHOOD CLOTHING LTD – Supplier
    • To design and develop trend led ranges for the Forever 21 customer, to include colour, fabric and style direction
    • To research and be aware of all current trends in order to deliver fast fashion product
    • To compile factory packs and specs as well as overseeing the sampling process

    BUNKER MENTALITY – Golfwear Brand
    • To work with the owners on range building, colour palettes and brand development
    • To design key pieces for the Mens & Womenswear ranges from polos and knitwear through to technical jackets

    GETTING-DIRTY.COM – Motorcross Sports
    • To design and develop both the Mens & ladies clothing range for the online magazine Getting-Dirty.com
    • To design ranges that are commercially viable and takes into account the brand values for Dirt sport enthusiasts
    • To investigate into fabrics, colours, suppliers and manufacturing
    • To follow each style from sampling with suppliers, fit sessions through to manufacturing

    CONCRETO – Portugese Young Womens Urban Brand 18-30yrs
    • To create an outerwear range for the Portuguese brand Concreto, including designs, specs and factory packs. Liase with the factories on sampling procedures, proto samples and production

    Jan 09-Nov 09
    SCRAMBLE DESIGN LTD / ROSEBUDD – Young Womens Urban Apparel

    Owner/Designer

    Aim
    To launch a British designed fashion label with a strong creative identity into the UK and Europe

    Responsibilities
    • To create and deliver outstanding product design for the brand in line with the overall brand strategy
    • Anticipate, identify and develop trends into commercial and innovative designs
    • Catwalk/trend forecasting and developing looks for the coming seasons
    • To work alongside the directors to create an edgy casual handwriting
    • Manage the whole product development life cycle form conception through to production
    • Oversee sampling processes and ensure that price points and margins are agreed

    Management
    • Overseeing the day to day business
    • Management of design, marketing, target pricing, margins, distribution
    • Working in close partnerships with suppliers
    • Self-Management
    • Organized and self motivated
    • Ability to be flexible and work in a fast paced environment
    • Excellent organization and presentation skills, commercial awareness and a professional approach


    April 2004 – Oct 2008
    GOLDDIGGA-Girls Urban Streetwear Brand 14-25yrs

    Head of Design- all product areas

    Team Management
    • Managed a design team of 8 on main collections plus oversee and distribute work allocation to the SMU design team for TK Maxx, Littlewoods, Designer Room
    • Formulate range plans, critical paths and ensure deadlines are met
    • Create and implement new procedures to increase output and advance the design team skills

    Creative
    • Provide creative direction and inspiration for the design team and graphic designers
    • Be perceptive of current trends through shop and competitive research, trend presentations, youth culture and travel
    • Oversee all licensees to ensure that the brand identity is consistent across all areas. Licensees include: accessories, bags, jewellery, watches, stationery, beauty products
    • Manage all areas including catalogue pagination, styling for photo shoots and graphic briefs

    Product
    • Created specific ranges for New Look, Debenhams, TK Maxx and Littlewoods
    • Create factory packs and follow through to development with factories
    • Work closely with Quality Control department on fabric developments, quality issues and product
    • Factory visits to: China, India, Hong Kong and Turkey
    • Review samples and communicate changes to factories
    • To ensure range planning is comprehensive, taking into account previous sales, bestsellers and flash products

    Achievements
    • Established Golddigga as a credible brand through design and product diversity
    • Increased turnover from £4.5 million to £10.5 million in a period of 2 years
    • Introduced fresh ideas and a new approach to design by the implementation of CAD
    • Created structure through employing and building up a proactive design team
    Education Summary: 1994-1998 UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
    BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Marketing: 2:1

    1991-1994 MID-WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE OF FE
    BTEC Foundation Course in Art & Design: Distinction
    4 A-Ievels: Psychology-A, Textiles-A, Art History-C, Art-C

    1986-1991 KINETON HIGH SCHOOL
    10 GCSE's (Grade C & above)

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    • 03 Jul 2012 Karoline F.
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      Manchester, GB

      Caroline has done fantastic job for us. In a short space of time she came up with designs accompanied by a spot on moodboards. Apart from that she is a really nice person to work with.

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