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Gifty KorKor Nanor

Accra

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with expertise in clothing design, pattern drafting, and sewing techniques, complemented by a strong understanding of body shapes and fashion trends. Adept at creative thinking and customer engagement to deliver tailored solutions that align with individual needs. Committed to leveraging technical skills and fashion awareness to contribute to innovative design projects and enhance customer satisfaction.

Creative and versatile professional with focus on fashion design and trend analysis. Develops innovative collections that align with brand identity and market demands. Combines keen eye for detail with strong understanding of fabric and construction techniques to deliver high-quality designs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6044
6044
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Fashion designer

Gikanor Coutour
Accra
03.2021 - Current
  • Generated new design ideas to maintain freshness in collections.
  • Developed unique garment designs by researching latest fashion trends.
  • Tested performance, functionality and characteristics of products to help optimise designs.
  • Illustrated design concepts via hand sketches or software diagrams.
  • Specialised in designing sustainable clothing lines to promote environmental consciousness among consumers.
  • Achieved sleek look in gowns with careful selection of fabrics and materials.
  • Maintained close eye on production process, ensured strict adherence to design specifications.

Clothing fashion designer

Kylum Clothings
Accra
01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Selected accessory materials and attachments to complete designs.
  • Designed new materials patterns to enhance existing product designs.
  • Calculated production costs based on design parameters.
  • Tested performance, functionality and characteristics of products to help optimise designs.
  • Built complete design packages with drawings and specifications for production team.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration between clients, management and manufacturing staff.
  • Specified materials parameters or selected precise pieces to use in production.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design and Textile Studies

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana

NVQ Level 1 - Sewing

Dreams College of Creative Arts
Ghana

NVQ Level 2 -

Dreams College of Creative Arts
Accra,Ghana

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Creative thinking
  • Pattern drafting
  • Sewing techniques
  • Clothing design
  • Understanding body shapes
  • Pattern cutting
  • Fashion awareness

Timeline

Fashion designer

Gikanor Coutour
03.2021 - Current

Clothing fashion designer

Kylum Clothings
01.2019 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design and Textile Studies

University of Ghana

NVQ Level 1 - Sewing

Dreams College of Creative Arts

NVQ Level 2 -

Dreams College of Creative Arts
Gifty KorKor Nanor