courtenay mcvicar portfolio resume 1
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C O U R T E N A Y M C V I C A R P O R T F O L I O R E S U M E
30 Tallowwood Place
Bridgeman Downs
QLD, 4035
Mob: 0433 054 491
P E R S O N A L S T A T E M E N T
My objective is to follow my passion and to establish a long term
foothold in the fashion design industry. Having studied fashion at
both QUT and TAFE, while at the same time gaining work
experience in the retail sector, I am now ready to launch my
career.
I am a design oriented individual and I express my appetite for the
visual arts in my designs and outfits. In addition to this, I am a self-
starter with a vibrant and friendly personality. I am an excellent
communicator and possess an excellent customer service ethic, a
skill set that will be welcomed by any employer.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Major- Fashion Design
Queensland University of Technology
2013 – 2015
Distinction
Certificate 2 of Applied Fashion Design Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE
2011 – 2012
Scholarship Whitehouse institute of Design
2009 Jan
Fashion Design and drawing
Summer Course
Internship Position Maiocchi
Brisbane Design House
2015 March – 2015 June
100 Hrs
Internship Position Lee Merchandising
Brisbane Wholesale Agency
2015 July – 2015 November
100 Hrs
E D U C A T I O N
& A C H I E V M E N T S
S K I L L S
D E S I G N
Ability to undertake extensive journal research for collection concepts
A wide range of sketch and drawing skills from portraiture to fashion
figures
Experience in capsule collection design for existing brands
Extensive fabric knowledge with both natural and synthetic fibres
Strong understanding of style coordination and range
Strong commercial eye and a high awareness of global trends
Ability to construct accessories through the use of metal and leather
Experimentation with textiles through the use of dyeing, bleaching,
painting etc
Experimentation skills with laser cutters and 3D printers
Garment problem solving experience through extensive toiling processes
Bespoke tailoring skills
Experience in designing costumes to a specific brief
Ability to research brand heritage and trend forecast for product
development
Photo: The Protective Layer Collection
Photography: Ellie Feiss
Designer: Courtenay McVicar
Model: Tara Speck
H&MUA/Styling: Alessandra Mencarelli
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M A N U F A C T U R I N G
Thorough Garment manufacturing skills through extensive research and toiling
processes
Ability to construct patterns from scratch looking at research and size
measurements
Ability to grade patterns from size 4-16
Skilled in the use of sewing machines, both domestic and industrial
Equipped in the use of hand sewing skills, such as hemming, embellishments,
embroidery, beading etc
Ability to work/create from a technical drawing
Ability to use industry based machinery such as overlockers, buttonhole machines,
stretch machines
Ability to use heavy duty sewing machines through the use of sewing leather
C O M P U T E R
Extensive knowledge in the creative adobe suite using programs such as Photoshop, InDesign
and illustrator.
Thorough Computer skills/knowledge in word/excel/outlook
Ability to creative technical drawings of garments from a drawing/photo
Extensive experience in print development and design for own collections/garments and
capsule collaborations
Ability to create spec and costing sheets for garment manufacturing
Wide range of skills in fashion figure drawing through the use of illustrator
Experience in layout design through the use of mood boards, colour and fabric boards, range
boards, portfolios
Experience in creating communications/lay plans for industrial design labs
C O M M U N I C A T I O N / R E T A I L
Strong interpersonal Skills
Extensive Written/verbal communication skills
Self-motivation
Thorough Problem solving/decision making skills within a fast paced work environment
Adaptability/flexibility
Effective Communication both verbally and written
The ability to Work Autonomously
Thorough knowledge across a wide range of Social Media Platforms
Extensive customer service skills from experience in the retail work environment
Experience in working with small scale (7) to large scale (100+) groups of people
Ability to time and task manage and meet work deadlines through industry based
expectations
Experience in stocktake and sale product set up procedures
Extensive Visual Merchandising skills from new store opening set ups
S K I L L S
Design 6 proposed outfits as a collection – fully rendered figures, with front and back flat/technical drawings
Present/pitch synthesised design ideas industry based panel
Show extensive Design Journal evidence with research into concept and design development exploration.
Extensive research into market position/niche or audience
Toile/Manufacture all 6 outfits
Present all design ideas/concepts/outcomes to industry based panel
Design/create finalised collection portfolio
Oversaw all aspects of collection photoshoot- MUA, Hair, styling, Photography etc.
Present 6 looks on graduate runway.
S P E C I A L
P R O J E C T S
Q U T G R A D U A T E C O L L E C T I O N
T H E P R O T E C T I V E L A Y E R
Responding to industry brief of rebranding product
The undertaking of extensive customer research
Extensive consumer and garment trend forecasting research
Textile and fabrication research and experimentation
Bespoke tailoring to meet clientele needs and measurements
Design 10 proposed outfits as a collection – fully rendered figures, with front and back
flat/technical drawings.
Required to create one full outfit from proposed collection to present to panel
Pitch capsule collection to industry panel including Rodd and Gunn designer, John Prikryl.
S P E C I A L
P R O J E C T S
Q U T A S S E S M E N T 2 01 4
R O D D & G U N N C A P S U L E C O L L E C T I O N
S P E C I A L P R O J E C T S
Frock Paper Scissors Magazine, 2014 Issue
Advertising Manager
In charge of magazines’ funding
Overall management of ‘Pozible’ campaign website
Management/Distribution of ‘Pozible’ Launch Ticket Rewards
Management of Finalised Advertisement Bookings
Discussion of weekly targets/financials
Weekly progress follow ups with Editorial team
Creative Direction Collaboration of Media Kit with Layout Manager
Management of Media Kit
Mink Pink for Glue Store Capsule Collection
QUT Assessment 2014
Responding to industry brief of rebranding product given by Glue store buyer
Collaborate as a group of 4 to undertake extensive customer/brand heritage research
Personally took on the role of Head Designer to create 8 complete looks as a collection
Fully rendered figures with front and back flat/technical drawings
Created and developed final specification sheets for 12 garments
Pitch capsule collection to industry panel including Glue Store Head Buyer.
Billabong Swimwear Collection
TAFE Assessment 2012
Given brief by Billabong to create 3 swimwear looks
Designed, developed and sourced own print on stretch fabric
Pattern construction and toile process of full body swimwear and bikinis
Layout design used in range boards and garment photography
Garments were presented on models to panel with Billabong representative
Topshop Brisbane Nov 2013- Current
Personal Shopper / Retail Assistant / Full time
Colette by Colette Hayman May 2011 to Nov 2013
Style Assistant / Casual
Body Shop Dec 2010 to Jan 2011
Retail Assistant / Xmas Casual
Treasure House Restaurant Feb 2010 to Jun 2010
Table waitress / Casual
Body Shop Dec 2009 to Jan 2010
Retail Assistant / Xmas Casual
McDonalds May 2008 to Non 2009
Cashier / Casual
W O R K H I S T O R Y
Dean Brough
Senior Lecturer Fashion
Queensland University of Technology- School of Design
Phone- (07) 3138 5588
Email- [email protected]
Kay McMahon
Senior Lecturer Fashion
Queensland University of Technology- School of Design
Email- [email protected]
Phone- (07) 3138 5551
Mary Zacharia
Director
Lee Merchandising
Phone: (07) 3846 7044
Email: [email protected]
Olivia Mills
Director
Lee Merchandising
Phone: (07) 3846 7044
Email: [email protected]
Christina Mavromatis
Deputy Brand Manager
Topshop Brisbane
Mobile: 0448505833
Email: [email protected]
R E F E R E E S