CONTACT:
www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-knell-938b0a47/
jessica.mckinlay.knell@gmail.com
PHONE: 0421 307 317
Employment:
Apparel and gear designer – Savic Motorcycles – November 15th 2021 – January 18th 2023
Position responsibilities:
Market research of trends.
Development of specifications, including measurement charts, garment detail sheets, and accessories.
Graphic design of garment prints.
Liasing with overseas suppliers and factories for costing purposes and to receive desired outcomes in stock quality.
Research into and successful introduction of ePET into fabrics used.
Gear development for safe riding jackets using recycled materials and armour to achieve a casual style with extremely high impact and slide protection.
Management of Shopify and Shiptstation.
Freelance Graphic Design – October 2021 - present
Creation of complex print repeats for Lowes Menswear
General Manager – First Choice Distributors - January 2011 – June 2014 and December 2017 – November 2021.
Position responsibilities:
Team management of 7 individuals.
Buying trips: Sample sourcing and market research in America and Europe seasonally.
Production and sourcing trips in China: Checking production and sourcing new suppliers for product. I have done this both on my own and with colleagues.
Having lived overseas and traveled widely, I am a confident traveler.
Development of ranges for Buyers.
Textile development, including print designs, texture development, and colour.
Garment accessory design, including hangtags, main labels, emblems (print and embroidery), care labels, barcodes, embellishment placement, and packing specifications.
Costing spreadsheets and communication with factories and overseas suppliers.
Specifications.
Analysis of product sales.
RMIT University – Lecturer of Fashion Design - July 2017 – present
In this teaching role, I specialised in both women’s and menswear patternmaking, textile transformation, textile science, and illustrator instruction. I have decided to move on from teaching to secure fulltime employment.
MELBOURNE millinery bridal and occasional millinery - self employed – June 2011 – present
Designer/creator.
Clients include Scanlan and Theodore (annual Millinery Racewear collection) and Luci Di Bella
Previous Employment:
March 2016 – December 2017 Raffaele Ciuca Bridal – Bridal Stylist and Fitter
Dress fitting.
Hand finishing.
Alterations consultation.
November 2015 – April 2016 and previously, June 2010 – December 2011 Mariana Hardwick – Contract Milliner/Accessories
June 2014 – October 2015 MAIIKE store/studio – maker of homewares and women’s clothing
Position responsibilities:
Management of online marketing including instagram, mail-chimp – designing outgoing campaigns and management of client databases, and facebook.
Management of Google business/analytics pages.
Hand-finishing of toys, balls, and clothing in store.
Pattern-making and cutting.
Education: Tertiary
2005 – 2009 RMIT University - Bachelor of Design (Fashion) HONS
Education: Primary and Secondary
2004 VCE Melbourne Girls Grammar School
2003 Semester 2 Lycee Deborde des Arts - Lyon, France
2003 Semester 1 Lycee L’Xaviere - Venissieux, France
2002 Melbourne Girls Grammar School
2001 Geelong Grammar School Timbertop Campus
1995 - 2000 Geelong Grammar School
1991 - 1994 Clear Water Bay Primary School Kowloon, Hong Kong
Previous Employment:
January 2011 – June 2011 Dizingof – Retail Assistant
September 2009 – October 2010 Provincial Hotel – Café and Bar
January 2006 – July 2009 Hermes Paris – Luxury Goods House: Retail Assistant
2005 Elise Caarels – Accessories Boutique
Skills:
Highly proficient Illustrator/Photoshop skill
Independent traveller to China – to liase with factories (costing, QC, damage control)
Independent traveller on buying trips through the US and Europe
Website management
Proficient in French, speaking and writing
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Millinery – headpieces and veils
Hand-finishing of gowns including beading and applique
Dress fitting and making
Pattern making