Benjamin Thornley
+ Objectives:
To work within a creatively challenging team, applying my knowledge of young branded fashion design, construction, fabrics and colours to create and maintain a commercially successful collection, season after season.
+ Strong product follow-through from concept, to mood boards and trend research, through to design, CADs, garment specifications, quality control, technical processes, collection presentations and product launch.
+ Strong commercial design handwriting
+ Creative flair
+ eye for detail
+ Strong research skills
+ application to designs
+ Expertise in all product categories
+ Knitwear & denim experience
+ Fabric
+ construction knowledge
+ Presentation
+ communication skills
+ Critical thinking skills
+ open to new ideas
+ Good worker, especially under pressure
+ Team player, yet able to work independently
+ Mac + PC platforms
+ Adobe Illustrator
+ Adobe Photoshop
+ Adobe InDesign
+ Office
+ Graphic Design
+ Web design
+ Illustration
HND Multimedia Design (2001) United Kingdom
City College Manchester, UK, 2 year diploma.
Attained distinction grade
HND in Multimedia Design
+ Adidas (Rockport Division)
Head of Design // Nov. 2006 – April 2009
Responsible for driving the overall design & direction of Rockport Apparel for the 18-30 youth consumer and ensuring Rockport maintains a competitive design edge against brands such as Bench, Henri Lloyd, Firetrap & Fly 53. Keeping abreast of current and future trends through market visits, attendance at significant shows, overseas research trips and detailed awareness of all channel and competitor activity.
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+ The Juice Corporation
Designer & Senior Designer // Dec. 2003 – Nov. 2006
http://www.juicecorporation.co.uk/
Responsible for the design direction for youth brands such as the Hamnett and Katharine Hamnett diffusion collections and the Juice, Joe Bloggs and Loyalty & Faith brands. Juice produced apparel for UK Highstreet stores such as Burton, Topman, River Island and House Of Fraser and own stores in locations such as Dubai & India.
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+ Freelance Design
(Web/Illustration/Graphic) // Period: 1999 – Present
Maintaining a healthy portfolio of work inside & outside of the fashion industry producing graphics, illustrations, websites and other multimedia projects to institutions such as the Greater Manchester Arts Centre, government funded community projects such as SureStart, local companies and up and coming bands. Also taught classes in Adobe Illustrator and small student projects in Multimedia Design.
t: +64 (0) 210694795
e: dr.robot@btinternet.com
w: http://www.coroflot.com/drrobot
Member Profile
Ben ThornleyHi There,
My name's Ben. Until a few months ago I was Head of Design for adidas in the Rockport Department in the UK, then I moved over to Auckland for a fresh lease of life, less stress, more fun and to become a freelance fashion designer. Currently I'm working for one or two iconic NZ fashion brands either managing design and production, or producing one off pieces and collections.
On top of this, I maintain a healthy interest in graphic design and illustration, two of my previous loves, and also print a few tees in my garage. I'm looking out for fun and creatively challenging projects to work on here in the lush land of opportunity, Aotearoa.
Check out my portfolio at http://www.coroflot.com/drrobot .
Cheers!
Ben
