Freelance Fashion Designer Resume
A freelance fashion designer works independently for different clients and organizations and provides designs for fashion products, including garments, shoes, and other accessories. They also create their own line of clothing and accessories and sell them through showrooms or their own boutique. Many of them also serve to specified clients on demand.
A formal degree or certificate in fashion designing is must for this profession. The aspirant is required to have a penchant for latest fashion trends, garment and accessory design. She must have a strong skills of drawing, manual sketching and with the help of designing software. She must be highly creative and passionate to design unique and stylish garments and accessories with knowledge of fabrics and raw materials.
Freelance Fashion Designer Resume Example
Courtney Blair
B-3, Donatella Meadows, Armada Hills
New York City, New York 21143
Contact: 820-220-5571
Email: courtney.b@yahoo.com
Career Objective:
Seeking a freelance fashion designer position with a manufacturing company to design and produce apparels according to the prevailing fashion trends and customers' demand.
Summary of Skills:
- Thorough knowledge of fashion and accessory designing for all age groups
- In-depth understanding of fabrics and raw materials and ability to provide material specifications best suited to the design specifications
- Experienced in designing and providing suggestions for complimentary accessories like belt, shoes, bling, etc.
- Ability to research and deliver current fashion needs
- Ability to create prototypes from existing patterns and designs
- Skilled in clear and precise communication both verbally and in writing
- Skilled in helping companies in creating brands
Work Experience and Project Details:
Freelance Fashion Designer
Crimson Boutique, New York City, New York
November 2013 - Present
Project: Bridge Denim Range
Status: Launched
- Researched on the latest trends and consumer behavior and develop project outlay for new range of denim wear
- Created patterns and designs for denim range and present them to clients and manufacturing departments for possible changes
- Provided material specifications and oversee production process
- Provided cost specifications and develop marketing strategies to increase brand awareness
- Helped clients in promoting brands by visiting retailers and wholesalers
- Ran fashion forum and take feedback to implement in designing work
- Designed sportswear including swimming costumes for men, women and kids
Freelance Fashion Designer
Evolve Clothing, New York City, New York
July 2012 - October 2013
Project: Juvenile Kids Wear
Status: Launched
- Designed fancy patterns and designs for kids' clothing range
- Oversaw the production process and ensured that the manufactured clothes are identical to the blueprint
- Provided packaging design for clothes and recommended materials
- Worked for designing and developing the lingerie and nightwear range for women
- Provided material specifications for different ranges and patterns
- Developed promotional strategies and launch campaigns in association with the marketing departments
- Provided cost cutting solutions on raw material and manufacturing process
- Assisted in the online marketing and promotion of the swimwear range
Achievements:
- Won the "Best Designer Award" for Cascade Fashion Events in 2013
- Won the "Critics Choice Award" for International Fashion Parade held in Paris in 2014
Education:
- Certified Professional in Fashion and Accessory Designing - 2012
Kyra Academy of Design
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts - 2011
New York State University
Reference:
Available on request.
