CV

Sarah Louise Griffin
Textiles and Surface Designer

105 Broomy Hill Road,
Throckley,
Newcastle upon Tyne and Wear,
United Kingdom
NE15 9LP
http://sarahlouisegriffin.blogspot.co.uk/
Tel; 0191 2291376

Mob; 07807868628

Profile:

I am an enthusiastic and hardworking student currently working towards my degree in BA (Hons) Textiles and Surface Design. I am currently in my final year of study at Cleveland College of Art and Design and I will be graduating this year. My main interest is the design and finishing of printed surfaces, in particular digitally printed fabrics. I have a passion for computer aided design and I love to use Photoshop to create contemporary and commercial looking designs. I am also keen on embellishing into and combining different techniques together to create interesting surface designs for fashion. I am currently looking for a design job or an internship within the textiles industry. I am a very punctual student with a good attendance record and I like to use my time effectively either at home or in college to ensure I am able to reach important deadlines.

Skills/Strengths:

· CAD excellent Photoshop skills
· CAD Illustrator skills
· Digital printing
· Lazar cutting
· Photography- I love to take photographs and use them in interesting ways and I sometimes use them within the drawing process, I am a big believer in using primary source research.
· Screen printing- including coating and exposing my own screen.
· Mixing my own Pigment dyes, procion dyes and Acid dyes.
· The ability to print with expantex, Minerfoam/Metallic and Foils.
· I have acquired a variety of techniques on the sewing machine some of my best skills are
        -free machine embroidery.
        -cable stitch,
        -reverse applique,
        -Applique.
· I have developed a strong range of hand embroidery skills such as
        -French knots
        -Cross stitch,
        -Back stitch and many others.
· Drawing- using a diverse range of media and processes.
Further/Higher Education:

School/ College	Qualification/ Subject	Results	Awarding body	dates
Newcastle College	Foundation Diploma in Art and Design	B (Merit)	Edexcel	2009-2010
Walbottle Campus	BTEC National diploma in Art and Design	DD (Distinction Distinction)	Edexel	2007-2009
Walbottle Campus	A Level Art and Design (Textiles)	C (Pass)	AQA	2007-2009

G.C.S.E:

School/ College	Qualification/ Subject	Results	Awarding body	dates
Walbottle Campus	G.C.S.E Design and Technology (Textiles)	C	AQA	2005-2007
Walbottle Campus	Intermediate G.N.V.Q Art and Design	cccc	Edexcel	2005-2007
Walbottle Campus	G.C.S.E Art and Design (Fine Art)	C	AQA	2005-2006
Walbottle Campus	Mathematics Statistics Science  English language English Literature Physical Education Religious Studies	C C CC C C B C	AQA AQA AQA WJEC WJEC AQA OCR	2005-2007 2005-2007 2005-2007 2005-2007 2005-2007 2005-2007 2005-2007

 

Professional Experience/ Work Based Experience:

·         In April 2012 I exhibited some of my work at the Print source trade show in New York

·         Also in April 2012 I worked with the well-known design company Hallmark on one of their trends.

·         In February 2012 My surface designs for Fashion were exhibited at the Premier Vision trade show Indigo in Paris 

·         In October 2011 I worked alongside well known trend forecasting company Trend Bible on one of their Interior trends.

Employment/ Work Experience:

I currently work as a sales assistant at New Look Clothes Company. I really enjoy my job as it relates to my interests in fashion and surface design.

I also work casually as a Waitress for a conferencing and banqueting company called Sodexo prestige at St James park football stadium, Newcastle.

 As of yet I have no work experience within the Fashion industry, and am very eager to find a job, work experience or an internship relating to design.

In June 2012 I engaged in some voluntary work in a secondary school, helping the students and giving one to one support, I also organised a textiles workshop with the students. It was enjoyable however it helped me to realise my true passion is to work within the design industry.  

Interests:

I have a passion for textiles and surface design, I love going to markets to collect unusual textile related pieces such as broaches and pin cushions. I love drawing and could spend a whole day with my sketchbook and pencil. I am interested in latest fashion and interior trends therefore I read magazines such as vogue, Elle and world of interiors. I also enjoy going to trade fairs such as the great north contemporary craft fair, in Manchester just to see what is currently out there and selling, and also for my own inspiration.

References upon request