stephanie Beck

A multifaceted Senior creative designer across all aspects of design, Developing brands and leading teams from the design process , through concept, R&D, Sketch, fitting to final direction and brand imagery. I am entrepreneurial, solution orientated with an excellent eye for detail and a holistic approach.. I am a self-motivated and enthusiastic professional with strong experience working within a fast paced creative environment. My commercial awareness and eye for detail, passion for colour and ability to forecast trends, enables me to create cohesive collections that not only adhere to sales targets and critical paths, but also explore innovative design directions, whilst remaining commercially aware of a brands DNA.

I have an intimate knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the design process, from research and colour direction to yarn/stitch and fabric development, initial designs to building a range, product development to garment construction. All are demonstrated with a passion for executing designs from concept, right through to produce an elevated  final product.

I have an extensive history of experience working in the fashion industry across all apparel with a focus on specialist knitwear and jersey and the creative direction within women and menswear design, driving and inspiring teams forward. A history of working in the design and development across luxury and contemporary brands both UK and internationally. Creating collections that work in harmony with each brand aesthetics, their values and intended goals.

I am a naturally creative and innovative individual, with an avid sense of style with ability to develop & drive ranges forward, whilst maintaining the DNA of a brand. With experience working within the UK and international brands, I have gained experience and knowledge of global customers and markets. A knitwear and jersey specialist, I launched my own luxury babywear brand after identifying a gap within the market. With extensive knowledge & technical ability within product design, I have worked across knitwear, jersey, wovens and accessories across womenswear and childrenswear. Experience working within the luxury market at J Crew, Les 100 Ciels, Thread Tales Co and Chamois Fou, designing high-end price points, using premium yarns, fabrications and creating original silhouettes from the stand. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, I have the ability to adapt as a team member, inspire teams and drive them forward, as well as also working solely on projects.

I carry with me 20 years experience in the fashion industry from designing, Brand development, Trend forecast and empowering teams