Alex Blackburn MA

Lead Designer @ Saltrock

About

If you can doodle it, you can make it!

Country

City

United Kingdom

Industry

Design

Skill

Artworking, Attention to Detail, Artwork, Creative Ideation, Design Review, Design Briefs, Overseeing Projects, Manufacturing Techniques, Identifying Trends, Handwriting Analysis, Commerciality, Hand-drawing, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Drawing, Brand Identity, Design Leadership, Creativity and Innovation, Problem Solving, Tech Packs, Print Design

Experience

Lead Designer

Saltrock

2015-11 - Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

Devon, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the design/development of the accessory and hardware collections. This includes - stand up paddle board - wetsuits/rashvests/changing robes Four seasons jacket - surf equipment - surfboards - bodyboards - bellyboards - skateboards/protection - backpacks/luggage - footwear - eyewear - clothing accessories (caps/beanies/bags/socks etc) I’ve also been lucky enough to have had graphic and design input on the clothing collections. Loved designing the boys collection from scratch, reinventing it, adding a commercially successful outerwear range.

Designer

TWF/SOLA wetsuits

2012-4 - 2015-10 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Wetsuit design, including graphics and packaging. Surf/Ocean accessory design including graphics and packaging, plus magazine advertising. The design and development of the kids licenced DISNEY and MARVEL wetsuits.

Designer

Wilton Bradley

2011-9 - 2012-4 · 8 mos

Design and development of the men’s/ladies/boys/girls Winter snowboard apparel and accessory collections.

Designer

Atticus Clothing Inc

2011-1 - 2011-9 · 9 mos

Design and development of the international men’s S/S12 and A/W12 collections. Working on location in Melbourne, Bali, Jakarta and Shanghai. Responsibilities included coordinating the international design team, and dealing direct with the original creator to ensure the collections were on brand.