Steph Greenwood

Skills in tech packs, size specs, concepts and research, designing collections for multi product lines, fabric and trims

November 2022- June 2023, Designer, Killstar, Brighton

• Design from concept to ecom launch highly innovative products for alternative worldwide market with a social media reach of over 2 million followers
• Work on high priority special collaborations and licences including MGM and renowned artists involving time efficient turn around of tasks
• Increase internal team productivity by 40% through analysing and improving processes for design sheets and tech packs and building a design reference library

January 2021 - October 2022, Designer, Disturbia, North East England

• 50% website product growth since starting, including designing the bestselling dress of the year which accounted for 23% of annual sales across a global market
• Developed new product type design launches which became best selling products in the 7 day review leading to substantial repeat orders
• Designing womens and menswear collections including apparel, outerwear, lingerie, swim, knitwear, denim, from concept to sales launch on critical path deadlines
• Maintain clear communication confidently across all teams within the business to ensure successful product launches within critical path

August 2018 - December 2020, Designer and Pattern Cutter, The Descended, London

• Work on design concept to online sales launch, developing bi-annual collections and working on custom projects for musicians, drag performers, models
• Liaised with international media outlets for brand awareness including an exclusive first interview and photo shoot with Nasty magazine to a reach of over 223k+ followers
• Organised 2 successful promotional events in London
• Surpassed revenue objectives, growing business by 20% including a customer reach to America 
• Manage design/pattern cutting of all collections including fittings, sample updates, tech packs and working with grading company for production

August 2019 – July 2020, Fine Jewellery Sales Executive, Harrods, Mikimoto, London

• Work with high profile clients to design and commission bespoke pieces to strict price margins ensuring they are delivered within parameters
• Biggest sale for end of year targets at over £50,000
• Assisted organising and managing jewellery events in Harrods and Bond Street including managing a range of high value pieces.

September 2018 - March 2019, Design Assistant, ERDEM, London

• Conduct seasonal research for all product types including working on VIP/Bridal
• Work on design library, design updates and development fittings from first sample to final seal pieces.
• Highly organised within design team working under high pressure situations with ease and professionalism 

May 2017 - August 2018, Graduate Development Intern, ERDEM, London

• Worked with product development, garment tech and production teams from fitting initial samples following through to seal tech packs and final production
• Attend seasonal fabric/trim sourcing trips to develop a continued high end product type.
• Assist with VIP fittings acting with high confidentiality and sensitivity in regards to high profile clients and celebrities.
• Manage CAD library design updates, range plans and quality manuals.

September 2013 - June 2016, Ba(Hons) Fashion Design, University of the Creative Arts, Surrey

Obtained 2:1 

September 2011 – June 2013, BTEC, Northern School of Art, Middlesbrough

Fashion and Textiles BTEC A*A*A*A