As a graduate of Contour Fashion at De Montfort University Leicester, I have my sights set on a fruitful, varied and exciting career designing lingerie and intimate apparel. Having worked alongside my studies in a variety of fashion retail positions with companies such as Allsaints, Ann Summers, and Bravissimo, I have gained plenty of experience at the front line of the industry connecting with consumers in the most direct setting possible while learning as much as I can about the management, workings and motivations of the companies I have been a part of. I am still in the early stages of my development as a professional in this industry but I feel that I already have a grounded sense of my ability to contribute to a team, my strong work ethic, my potential as a creative force and also my strengths as a liaison and representative figure. In my time on Contour Fashion I have gained a lot, some of the key skills and experience that I attribute to my course are: •Extensive experience with design lead projects and the creative design skills that I have built upon through practice •2D to 3D applications and translation in design and pattern cutting • Trend research and forecasting • Market research and consumer profiling • Marketing strategy formulation • Design development both individually and within a team • Print design and development as well as CAD applications of print • CAD with Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign • Pattern drafting, handling and grading with the use of Lectra Modaris • Creative pattern cutting • Garment construction and finishing for lingerie, swimwear, corsetry, nightwear, and outerwear • Creation and application of technical files for the purpose of instructing garment construction • Project management and role distribution • Experience overseeing time management both personally and within a team…As a graduate of Contour Fashion at De Montfort University Leicester, I have my sights set on a fruitful, varied and exciting career designing lingerie and intimate apparel. Having worked alongside my studies in a variety of fashion retail positions with companies such as Allsaints, Ann Summers, and Bravissimo, I have gained plenty of experience at the front line of the industry connecting with consumers in the most direct setting possible while learning as much as I can about the management, workings and motivations of the companies I have been a part of. I am still in the early stages of my development as a professional in this industry but I feel that I already have a grounded sense of my ability to contribute to a team, my strong work ethic, my potential as a creative force and also my strengths as a liaison and representative figure. In my time on Contour Fashion I have gained a lot, some of the key skills and experience that I attribute to my course are: •Extensive experience with design lead projects and the creative design skills that I have built upon through practice •2D to 3D applications and translation in design and pattern cutting • Trend research and forecasting • Market research and consumer profiling • Marketing strategy formulation • Design development both individually and within a team • Print design and development as well as CAD applications of print • CAD with Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign • Pattern drafting, handling and grading with the use of Lectra Modaris • Creative pattern cutting • Garment construction and finishing for lingerie, swimwear, corsetry, nightwear, and outerwear • Creation and application of technical files for the purpose of instructing garment construction • Project management and role distribution • Experience overseeing time management both personally and within a teamWWWW…