Curriculum Vitae
October 2015
London Based Fashion Designer
Mobile: 07481598058
Email: irits21@hotmail.com
Portfolio: http://www.irits-design.com
I am an experienced fashion designer, recently moved to London for greater career opportunities.
I hold strong knowledge using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
and in collection development, from creating mood boards to developing a final product.
I also hold knowledge and experience in styling, backstage productions, customer service, retail and sales.
Employment In Fashion
9/2015
LFW S/S 2016 - Assistant to Kristian Aadnevik with handcrafted work preparations
and working backstage on the show: http://www.kristianaadnevik.com/
6/2015
- Present
10/2013
- 3/2015
Styling assistant to celebrity stylist Ayishat Akanbi. Work involves photoshoots for music videos,
magazines, musicians. Working with known PR companies and established brands.
Designer at "Honigman" firm - For "TNT" brand, Guys department: http://t-n-t.co.il/
• Designing denim jeans, knitwear, sportswear, t-shirts, button down shirts, pants, coats & jackets,
hoodies & cardigans, swimwear, underwear, hats, belts, etc.
• Drawing styles and product files by illustrator, for orders and samples.
• Working with suppliers from China, France, India, Bangladesh etc.
• Building two collections a year, each of 300 styles.
• Following trend updates, choosing fabrics & colors, graphics, labels, fittings, style follow up, etc.
8-9/2013
Internship at "Honigman" firm – For "Honigman Kids" brand, Girls department
• Drawing styles and making product files by Illustrator: http://www.honigman.co.il/kids/
2011
Internship at "Hakol dvash" - Danni Bar-Shay costume studio: http://danybarshay.co.il/1/
Other Employments (Temping)
Fashion
Retail
• Freelance back stage dresser in fashion shows, for many of Israel's established fashion brands.
• Salesperson in Tomer Ben-Cnaan store (Israeli fashion designer).
• Salesperson in Naama Bezalel’s store (Israeli fashion designer).
• Hostess at Rothschild Bistro (restaurant, Tel-Aviv).
• Tasting & Marketing attendant at Teperberg Winery (3rd biggest winery in Israel).
• Hostess and PR in clubs in Tel-Aviv.
• Customer service representative in the citrus fruit and gifts shipment company
"Ben Ezer Plantations Ltd. working with courier companies - international.
Education
2009 - 2013
Student in the Department of Fashion Design - WIZO Haifa academic center:
• Graduation collection.
• Main courses: Computerized product portfolio (Illustrator), Fashion illustration, History of dress,
Textile materials, Business development, Pattern making, Sewing.
• Major studios: Knitted Black dresses, Hand Knitted Bride dresses, Street-wear, Men’s Wear,
Tailored Clothing, "Art to fashion".
2008
Study of Pattern making (private lessons).
2007 - 2008
Student of Fashion Design department of STUDIO B6 - Tel-Aviv Diploma).
2006
Design Studies Preparatory "Ascola-Memad" - Tel-Aviv.
2006
Bartenders course of alcohol and coffee - Barmaster - Tadmor school - Herzliya.
2005
Photoshop course - IDF.
2004
"Ankori" high school - Full high school matriculation (full Bagrut) - 5 credits in Cinema and in English.
Technical Knowledge
Photoshop - Excellent
Illustrator - Excellent
Office software - Excellent
Pattern Making
Sewing
Languages
English - Talking, writing and reading - Excellent.
Hebrew - mother tongue.
Outstanding Features
Tenacity
Accuracy and attention to details
A systematic understanding and perceptive
Technical abilities
Miscellaneous
2007 - Present - Taking part in the singing & dancing company "EuroFalsh" since 2007.
12/2004 - 12/2006 - Military Service (mandatory in Israel) - Human Resources office.
1996 - 2004 - Trainee and leader in an Israeli youth movement ("Working and Learning Youth").
Mobile: +44 (0) 7481598058
Email: irits21@hotmail.com
Portfolio: http://www.irits-design.com