Kat Smith

Freelance Creative & Technical Apparel Designer

About

I provide freelance creative and technical apparel design services, specialising in sportswear, activewear, outerwear and lifestyle. With over 18 years of industry experience in design, product development and brand management, I can help with all aspects of the design process from initial concept to production, including:- Creative direction- Mood boards- CAD sketches- Tech Packs- Label & trim design- Product Development

Country

United Kingdom

City

Greater Glasgow Area

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Skill

Branding & Identity, Apparel, Fashion Design, Trend Analysis, Adobe Illustrator, Sportswear, Outerwear, Product Development, Brand Development, Range Planning, Tech Packs, Photoshoots, Commercial Awareness, Casual Wear, Critical Path

Experience

Freelance Creative & Technical Apparel Designer

KPS Apparel

2020-12 - Present · 5 yrs 10 mos

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Providing freelance activewear design & development services to large and small brands. Services include: - Creative direction - Mood boards - CAD sketches - Tech Packs - Label & trim design - Product Development

Technical Design Lead

Presca Sportswear

2022-1 - 2022-11 · 11 mos

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Worked closely with the Creative Director to develop new sustainable kit for cycling, running and triathlon markets.

Senior Garment Production Coordinator

Picture Book Fashion Ltd

2020-9 - 2022-4 · 1 yr 8 mos

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing the development calendar and signing off new products for brands ADee and Mitch & Son. Implemented new procedures to help the business run more smoothly, including Critical Path, tech packs, industry regulations and testing.

Design & Product Development Manager

HIGHLANDER GROUP

2019-7 - 2020-7 · 1 yr 1 mo

Livingston

Helped to lead and shape the direction of the outdoor clothing range. Worked as part of the management team towards the company strategy, and managed a small team.

Brand Manager | Tombo and Finden & Hales

Henbury Brands

2017-2 - 2019-6 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

Responsible for the design direction and performance of two sportswear brands; including range planning, design, and photoshoot direction.

Product Developer

MERIDIEN APPAREL SOLUTIONS LIMITED

2015-3 - 2016-2 · 1 yr

Stirling

Product development for clients/external brands, including Mizuno, Do Sport, Pro Direct and Asics; taking them from initial sketch to finished product.

Senior Clothing Designer

Russell Athletic® Europe

2008-4 - 2014-12 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

Responsible for designing and developing new products and ranges for the Russell and Spalding brands. Casualwear and sportswear focussed.

Assistant Garment Technologist

The Fielding Group

2007-3 - 2008-3 · 1 yr 1 mo

North Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Developed garments for clients including Marks & Spencer, BHS and Debenhams. Responsible for updating size charts, maintaining tech packs, liaising with overseas suppliers and sample review/approval.