victoria gonzalez

* Daily upkeep of design studio * Involved in all aspects of the design process: from concept to production of finished goods * Assist designer with spec sheets and bag patterns * Develop alongside Creative Director special projects: British Shop at Selfridges, Mulberry x DSM * Work experience backstage at fittings and shows at London Fashion Week * Illustrate London Fashion Week promotional tote, September 2011

* Daily running and upkeep of design studio * Assisting Marketing Director & Production Manager * Research, design and develop a/w 2011 collection * Assist Production Manager with bills of materials and quality control * Visit tradeshows and meet with suppliers * Organize fittings and styling shoots * Manage backstage s/s 2011 on-schedule presentation during London Fashion Week * Take part in press events

* Liaising with customers & suppliers * Accounting * Public relations * Dealing with orders and delivery times * Managing and updating stock

* Work as part of a team planning a cohesive collection every season * Research customer behavior, trends and shapes across targeted markets * Design handbags in accordance to the Range Brief and prepare spec sheets and patterns * Develop a complete Small Leather Goods range for men and women to elevate the Mulberry brand * Update every season Small Leather Goods range to meet market demand * Work with Product Development and Pre-Production to determine materials, colour and to develop successful product * Work alongside the Head Designer developing a new Travel Range. Responsible for technical sheets and liaising with the manufacturer following up developments

* Work as part of a team planning a cohesive collection every season * Research customer behavior, trends and shapes across targeted markets * Design handbags in accordance to the Range Brief and prepare spec sheets and patterns * Keep updated Small Leather Goods range to meet market demand * Work with Product Development and Pre-Production to determine materials, colour and to develop successful product * Develop a new Travel Range. Responsible for technical sheets and liaising with the manufacturer to follow up developments

Activities and Societies: Fashion illustration & technical drawing, graphic design, pattern cutting & sewing, draping, toiling, strong knowledge of fabrics & materials, Art history, history of Fashion, contemporary Art, graphic design, print design