Francesca Pears

Experience

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  Biondi

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Swimwear Design Intern

  Design in Luxury Swimwear for womenTrend-forecasting, Moodboard Design & PresentationCompetitor awarenessPattern Cutting and Technical DesignCommunication with FactoriesFabric awarenessCustomer Fitting Generating ideas within a team environment

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  The Bodywear Office

  Jun 2013 - Feb 2014

  Lingerie, Swimwear and Loungewear Designer/Production Assistant

  Design in Lingerie, Swimwear, Loungewear and AccessoriesTrend-forecasting, Moodboard Design & PresentationCompetitor awarenessCommunication with FactoriesFabric and trim awarenessGenerating ideas within a team environmentCreating BOMs and Technical Packs, Organising fabric and trim folders

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  CDD Clothing Design Development Ltd.

  Feb 2014 - Jan 2019

  Ladies Nightwear and Loungewear Designer

  Design in nightwear, loungewear and intimates for brands such as The White Company, John Lewis, Hush and Mint Velvet. Trend-forecasting, moodboard design & presentation.Competitor awareness.Communication with factories overseas.Fabric and trim sourcing and development.Generating ideas within a team environment.Creating technical specifications. Organising fabric and trim folders.Managing interns.Designing ranges for leading high street retailers.Highly experienced on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Kaledo Print and Kaledo Style. Show less

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  F&F Clothing

  Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

  Ladies Nightwear designer (maternity cover)
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  George at Asda

  Nov 2019 - now

  Ladies Nightwear Design Manager