Here at The Fashion Careers Clinic we're very excited to announce the appointment of Paula Arkell who joins us as Careers Consultant. With over 14 years of experience within the fashion industry, Paula really knows her stuff. She is trained in fashion design with an MA in Performance Sportswear and is a qualified careers coach.
Following graduation from her MA, Paula focused her creative talent and commercial awareness via a career in visual merchandising with international fashion companies including the French lifestyle label Oxbow and retail giant, Gap.
Since 2008 Paula has been working in a variety of roles spanning business development, branding, and working within fashion education with clients such as London College of Fashion, The Fashion & Textile Museum, Uniqlo, Fashion Capital and the University of East London.
Paula is available for one to one career consultations, portfolio reviews and CV writing for anyone looking for mentoring, support and guidance throughout their fashion job search.
To arrange an appointment to see Paula, please contact Steph Finnan at The Fashion Careers Clinic: steph@fashioncareersclinic.com
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Tuesday, 8 May 2012
Thursday, 19 April 2012
The Mark Charles Secret Sample Sale!
This is to let you know about the 'Mark Charles Secret Sample Sale' to be held next month! The talented Mr Charles is the designer behind a delectable collection of luxury ladies boots. This is a great chance to get your hands (and feet!) on some fab bargains - read on for more info from Mark:
"In a nutshell, customers will have the chance to get their hands on the new AW12/13 collection straight from the catwalk at a whopping 50% off the retail price.
There will also be free Champagne, finger food and great music all night so we'd love for you to attend along with any of your friends who love to shop!!!!
The collection was recently show cased at London and Toronto Fashion Week whilst sponsoring Jean Pierre Braganza's AW12/13 collection: http://goo.gl/gWnxc
In order to receive details of the exact date and the secret location, simply 'LIKE & SHARE' this post ( http://goo.gl/KqE9X ) on our FB Fan page and details of the secret location (London) will be disclosed closer to the date.
"In a nutshell, customers will have the chance to get their hands on the new AW12/13 collection straight from the catwalk at a whopping 50% off the retail price.
There will also be free Champagne, finger food and great music all night so we'd love for you to attend along with any of your friends who love to shop!!!!
The collection was recently show cased at London and Toronto Fashion Week whilst sponsoring Jean Pierre Braganza's AW12/13 collection: http://goo.gl/gWnxc
In order to receive details of the exact date and the secret location, simply 'LIKE & SHARE' this post ( http://goo.gl/KqE9X ) on our FB Fan page and details of the secret location (London) will be disclosed closer to the date.
Sunday, 4 March 2012
Burberry Design Scholarship
BURBERRY UNVEILS SCHOLARSHIP: Burberry has launched a new scholarship program with London’s Royal College of Art.
The Burberry Design Scholarship will provide the full two-year tuition costs for a number of RCA master’s students over a ten-year period, for a total of 25 MA students. The scholarship will be open to students studying for master’s degrees in architecture, design interactions, fashion, innovation design engineering, photography, textiles and visual communication. Christopher Bailey, chief creative officer at Burberry, is himself a 1994 graduate of the RCA, and received a scholarship to attend the college, awarded by the family of the late designer Bill Gibb.
“It’s for this reason that I feel so proud that we at Burberry are able to offer this opportunity to the creative talent of tomorrow, giving a new generation of designers the chance to benefit from the world-class expertise, facilities, teaching, experience and mentoring that this collaboration will bring,” Bailey said.
Burberry will also provide each recipient of the scholarship with an iPad to assist in their studies, and the recipients will also have the opportunity to undertake a two-week internship at Burberry during each year of their degree.
Source: WWD
The Burberry Design Scholarship will provide the full two-year tuition costs for a number of RCA master’s students over a ten-year period, for a total of 25 MA students. The scholarship will be open to students studying for master’s degrees in architecture, design interactions, fashion, innovation design engineering, photography, textiles and visual communication. Christopher Bailey, chief creative officer at Burberry, is himself a 1994 graduate of the RCA, and received a scholarship to attend the college, awarded by the family of the late designer Bill Gibb.
“It’s for this reason that I feel so proud that we at Burberry are able to offer this opportunity to the creative talent of tomorrow, giving a new generation of designers the chance to benefit from the world-class expertise, facilities, teaching, experience and mentoring that this collaboration will bring,” Bailey said.
Burberry will also provide each recipient of the scholarship with an iPad to assist in their studies, and the recipients will also have the opportunity to undertake a two-week internship at Burberry during each year of their degree.
Source: WWD
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Graduate Role at Ravensbourne
I'm currently working on a 6 month contract for Ravensbourne college, based just next to the O2 in North Greenwich. We currently have a temporary role suitable for a graduate, to begin immediately.
Please see details below:
TEMP QUALITY ASSISTANT needed asap at RAVENSBOURNE
Ravensbourne's Quality Department are looking to employ a full-time Quality Assistant for 10 weeks' work starting AS SOON AS POSSIBLE for c.£20K pro rata.
In essence your work will be administrative and main duties will require you to:
- Attend meetings
- Take notes
- Pay attention to detail
- Evidence good grammar and punctuation skills
Please apply as soon as possible with your CV and cover letter to:
Libby Anson, Enterprise Support Manager:
l.anson@rave.ac.uk
Please see details below:
TEMP QUALITY ASSISTANT needed asap at RAVENSBOURNE
Ravensbourne's Quality Department are looking to employ a full-time Quality Assistant for 10 weeks' work starting AS SOON AS POSSIBLE for c.£20K pro rata.
In essence your work will be administrative and main duties will require you to:
- Attend meetings
- Take notes
- Pay attention to detail
- Evidence good grammar and punctuation skills
Please apply as soon as possible with your CV and cover letter to:
Libby Anson, Enterprise Support Manager:
l.anson@rave.ac.uk
Sunday, 19 February 2012
New Book: Design Your Fashion Portfolio
Here at The Fashion Careers Clinic we were recently sent a copy of the new book by Stephen Faerm: Design Your Fashion Portfolio.
Published by A&C Black, this is a great resource for anyone looking to launch a career in fashion design. It provides clear instructions on how to present work for all product sectors and markets including lingerie, kidswear, sportswear and evening wear.
Also included is advice on pitching for freelance work, selling yourself and your work at interviews and building a collection.
About the Author:
Stephen Faerm is the BFA Director of Fashion Design at Parsons: The New School for Design in New York. He has worked for designers such as Donna Karan and Marc Jacobs. He is the author of the Fashion Design Course.
Published by A&C Black, this is a great resource for anyone looking to launch a career in fashion design. It provides clear instructions on how to present work for all product sectors and markets including lingerie, kidswear, sportswear and evening wear.
Also included is advice on pitching for freelance work, selling yourself and your work at interviews and building a collection.
About the Author:
Stephen Faerm is the BFA Director of Fashion Design at Parsons: The New School for Design in New York. He has worked for designers such as Donna Karan and Marc Jacobs. He is the author of the Fashion Design Course.
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
VOLUNTARY FASHION GRAPHIC DESIGNER REQUIRED
Climate Connected is a not for profit organisation working to promote awareness of community based climate projects in the developing world.
They are looking to launch a line of clothing including unisex hoodies and t-shirts incorporating graphics with QR coding which would retail online and at promotional events.
They are looking to hire a graphic design student or graduate to work alongside a fashion student/graduate to be responsible for graphic imagery for the collection.
This role will begin as an internship but may evolve into a paid role within the next few months.
A great opportunity to gain lots of hands on experience and responsibility!
Applications to be received by 23rd Feb.
Please contact Stephanie Finnan: Steph@fashioncareersclinic.com for a full job spec or more information
They are looking to launch a line of clothing including unisex hoodies and t-shirts incorporating graphics with QR coding which would retail online and at promotional events.
They are looking to hire a graphic design student or graduate to work alongside a fashion student/graduate to be responsible for graphic imagery for the collection.
This role will begin as an internship but may evolve into a paid role within the next few months.
A great opportunity to gain lots of hands on experience and responsibility!
Applications to be received by 23rd Feb.
Please contact Stephanie Finnan: Steph@fashioncareersclinic.com for a full job spec or more information
FASHION ILLUSTRATIONS & SKETCHES NEEDED FOR CHARITY AUCTION
Posted on behalf of Hannah Taylor, Fashion Student at Ravensbourne:
I am raising money for Cancer Research UK, I will achieve this through a closed Fashion Auction which will take place in early May. This will be hosted at the new Ravensbourne building in Greenwich Peninsula, opposite the iconic O2 arena.
The reason that I am doing this is for my Final Major Project, I want to make a difference and not just something that will benefit me. Cancer Research is a charity which is close to my heart and to many others and affects all of us. The aim of the evening is to raise approx. £4,000. or more.
What I am after is established designers to donate their original sketchbook pages or Illustrations to the Auction. These will then be secretly bid on with all the proceeds going to Cancer Research UK on the night of the event. This will be advertised in local newspapers as well as the metro and online social medias.
The great thing about having an event like this is it has not be done before and there is no barrier or starting point for the amount a piece of work is worth, this is why the target of £4,000 is a rough estimate. To assist the Established designers sketches and Illustration I am also looking for Sketches and Illustrations by graduates from any University to also be in the auction to be auctioned upon as investments to those who bid on them.
Please contact me if you are interested in donating.
hannahdtaylor@gmail.com
07923064550
I am raising money for Cancer Research UK, I will achieve this through a closed Fashion Auction which will take place in early May. This will be hosted at the new Ravensbourne building in Greenwich Peninsula, opposite the iconic O2 arena.
The reason that I am doing this is for my Final Major Project, I want to make a difference and not just something that will benefit me. Cancer Research is a charity which is close to my heart and to many others and affects all of us. The aim of the evening is to raise approx. £4,000. or more.
What I am after is established designers to donate their original sketchbook pages or Illustrations to the Auction. These will then be secretly bid on with all the proceeds going to Cancer Research UK on the night of the event. This will be advertised in local newspapers as well as the metro and online social medias.
The great thing about having an event like this is it has not be done before and there is no barrier or starting point for the amount a piece of work is worth, this is why the target of £4,000 is a rough estimate. To assist the Established designers sketches and Illustration I am also looking for Sketches and Illustrations by graduates from any University to also be in the auction to be auctioned upon as investments to those who bid on them.
Please contact me if you are interested in donating.
hannahdtaylor@gmail.com
07923064550
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