Stephanie Hutchins

WW Junior Designer at Marks & Spencer

Rickmansworth, England, United Kingdom

About

Since Graduating in 2017, I have secured roles in both the technical and design side of the fashion industry. Alongside my spectrum of international and UK based experience, I have broadened my knowledge and skill set as a multi product designer with the ability to adapt to new surroundings and settings. I have a natural gravitation towards elevated fabrications, trims and an exceptional eye for detail. I have a keen interest on sustainability and ethical fashion, which I feel is more important than ever in our current climate and fortunately have worked within companies that support this.

Experience

  • Marks and Spencer (7 yrs 6 mos)
    • Junior Designer
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

      The Edit- Softs Skirts & Dresses

    • Assistant Designer
      May 2021 - Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      The Edit woven softs & Jersey. Woven tops/ jersey tops/ dresses/ jumpsuits and skirts.

    • Design Assistant
      Feb 2019 - May 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Autograph and outerwear team

  • Technical Admin Assistant at WHISTLES
    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

    -Liaising with DC for checks on bulk production -Creating technical workbooks and spec packs -Grading garments going into production -Attending and contributing within fit sessions -Reviewing and advising test reports with suppliers -Maintaining a detailed supplier map of factories for social compliance and contacts -Sending technical comments to suppliers following fit sessions

  • Technical Design Assistant Placement at Reiss
    Sep 2017 - Nov 2017 · 3 mos

    -Prepared and measured garments prior to fit sessions -Prepared pre-shipment samples -Organised and preparing sample sale stock -Observed fit sessions - Assisted the design team in competitor research

  • Design Assistant Placement at LF Distribution Holding Inc. (A Li & Fung Company)
    Jan 2016 - Jul 2016 · 7 mos

    -International communication between Hong Kong and New York -Trend research -CAD knitwear sketches on Adobe -Design and request knit-down samples -Styling and photoshoot preparation -Techpacks

  • NYFW Intern at THIS IS THE UNIFORM
    Jan 2016 - Jan 2016 · 1 mo

    -Assisted This is The Uniform during NYFW -Assisted during the presentation at Made by Milk Studios -Helped with set up/ set down of presentation space -Helped the general running of the presentation