Keren

I`m a printed textiles specialist with 25 years of commercial industry experience, designing for brands and retailers. I can help you develop a textile portfolio to apply to a textile course or job. I can share insights into the hidden world of print design, show you tricks and tips in
a supportive & collaborative way. I`ll show you how to translate your ideas into designs, where to find inspiration, how to improve your designs to achieve maximum sales, how to create mood boards. Whether you want to be a floral print designer or create powerful graphic prints, I`m here to help.

Willing to travel: 8 miles

Experience: I`ve been employed at brands, print studios and retailers including suppliers to Marks and Spencer, Matalan, River Island and John Lewis. I design exclusive trend driven allover and placement prints for dresses, tops, swimwear and activewear. Translating catwalk looks into commercial prints for broad appeal. Researching trend and colour.

Hand painting and digitally manipulating florals, paisleys, geometric, borders and animal prints in Photoshop and Illustrator. Technical repeats, preparing artwork for digital printing.

Creation of embellishment including embroidery, appliqué and decorative borders.