Joseph Gent

Have worked in retail as a visual merchandiser for Flannels and as a fashion assistant for Learn to Re-Create. I also have an extended diploma specialising in fashion from Hillsborough college. 

I am mostly self taught from college and during my internship as a Fashion Assistant I further developed my skills by putting them into physical practice in a fashion environment, these include :  

• Fashion flats on illustrator
• Fashion Reports
• Administrative and Operational Support
• Production Assistance
• Developing Fashion Skills
• Creating pattern blocks and pattern making
• Costing sheets for manufacture
• Creating toile samples ready for production 

When working at Flannels as a visual merchandiser the things I worked on included, 

• Replenish Stock
• Fold and merchandise new stock lines
• Update the computer system with stock levels
• Assist with moves of fixtures and brands
• Fold and pack clothing into the stockroom
• Create tech packs for commission packs using CAD
• Steam and tag clothing
• Serve customers
• Dress mannequins
• Create displays using folds and plinths