Amelia Birch

Throughout my experience I have developed a strong creative focus for designing hand drawn prints. I possess strong digital design skills creating intricate and colourful repeat designs with Adobe photoshop and Illustrator. I am a conscientious, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual. Holding experience in curating seasonal trend mood-boards, colour palettes, print forecasting, Adobe Creative Suites and designing using multidisciplinary textile processes for Fashion and Interior Design.

Building a Silk Scarf business via Etsy (On going)

Following on from my final year project at UAL, I decided to expand upon this by setting up my own Etsy shop to sell my silk scarves. This process involved research into externally manufacturing my scarves, designing custom labels, and sourcing quality packaging. Analysis into the competitive consumer market helped me to judge the right pricing to set, whilst still maintaining a healthy profit margin.

Appetite4Work - Part Time Hospitality ( June 2022 - Present )

Waitressing at prestigious events on the Goodwood estate has allowed me to build confidence and skills in customer facing environments. Supervisory and team leader roles have further enabled me to develop my management and organisational skills, as well as teaching me how to respond quickly in demanding environments.

UAL Chelsea College of Arts - BA Textile Design (2020 -2023)

Throughout my Textile Design degree I specialised in Digital Print Design. Using softwares such as Illustrator and Photoshop I developed skills leading up to my final year. Passionate about bold, complimentary colours and symmetrical pattern, I combine these processes into the curation of repeated print designs for fabrics and wallpapers.

Ravensbourne University London - Foundation Fashion and Textile Design (2019-2020)

Being set a new project brief weekly, my foundation year was a fast paced learning environment. During this time I produced sustainable garments, fashion illustrations and a futuristic collection for a live brief set by River Island.