Hi, I’m
Gillian Jacobs
Turriff,Aberdeenshire
Summary
Creative and passionate designer, with 26 years of work experience. Comfortable working in both Textile and Graphic Design environments.
An ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
35
years of professional experience
Work history
TFG (The Foschini Group) Head OfficeCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Textile Designer
2018.09 - 2022.05 (3 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Designed intricate, unique designs across all departments, for kids wear, ladies and mens wear departments.
- Skilfully using multiple design software packages, such as NedGraphics, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
- Collaborated with senior management and designers, to develop, review and finalise design concepts.
- Self motivated to meet tight deadlines, putting in extra hours where required.
- Used CAD software, such as NedGraphics to model and design textiles before submitting to designers and teams.
- Kept up-to-date on the latest design trends, production techniques and textile technology by visiting suppliers.
Woolworths Clothing Retail Head OfficeCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Textile Designer
2018.01 - 2018.08 (7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Created multiple prints per day for ladies wear, exceeding manager expectations.
- Attended trade meetings to understand customer buying trends for colour and print.
- Participated in range builds and workshops with buyers and designers, giving input on prints for each season.
- Illustrated design concepts via hand sketches in combination with Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator
- Prepped design files, including all size and colour information and uploaded onto a shared file system for suppliers.
Woolworths Retail Head OfficeCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Graphic Designer
2015.07 - 2017.12 (2 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Designed engaging placement prints and allover prints for the RE: brand.
- Worked closely with fashion designers and buyers to create seasonal flow boards for tops and bottoms.
- Assisted designers with drawing detailed garment CADs for ladies tops.
- Developed mood boards, print concepts and presentation material for seasonal design briefs presented to the business..
- Delivered projects on time and adhered to strict deadlines.
Dermar Designs, TCI GroupCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Textile Artist
2011.10 - 2015.06 (3 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Designed original placement and allover prints for girls wear.
- Supervised a junior designer, giving guidance where needed.
- Worked on original hand drawn and licensed characters.
Jacques Hau Clothing SupplierCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Graphic Designer
2010.12 - 2011.09 (9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Worked closely with fabric merchandiser, drawing up garment CADS and designing prints for ladies maternity and sleepwear.
- Helped on occasion with kids wear licensed character design.
Brantex Apparel LicensingCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Designer
2009.03 - 2010.03 (1 education.year_Label)
Job overview
- Developed seasonal ranges and prints for ladies Caterpillar branded clothing South Africa.
- Drew up garment CADs and created garment catalogues used for marketing.
- Created tech packs indicating garment measurements, embellishments, labels and placements for Chinese suppliers.
- Responsible for signing off embellishment and print samples from suppliers.
Canterbury International South AfricaCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
CAD Designer
2008.08 - 2009.01 (5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Compiled sportswear catalogues, adhering to the brand bible for Canterbury.
- Presented design proposals to managers for assessment and approval.
African Sun CreationsGeorge, Western Cape, South Africa
Graphic Designer
2007.10 - 2008.06 (8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Started a design studio for the company
- Researched and compiled a business plan to outsource design services.
- Created corporate branding, designing cohesive looks from logos to letterheads for the golf clothing and golf estate.
- Developed engaging marketing and promotional materials to generate revenue and grow client bases.
Label Leaders, Label ManufacturerGeorge, Western Cape, South Africa
DTP Designer
2006.06 - 2007.09 (1 education.year_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Responsible for the running of the design studio
- Facilitated communication and collaboration across repro and design teams.
- Implemented an archiving management system enabling staff to locate resources directly with ease.
- Trained a new designer in repro and label design for adhesive labels.
MossPrint Printing CompanyMossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Graphic Designer
2004.06 - 2006.02 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Developed creative design for print materials, such as marketing brochures, magazines, book layouts, business cards and flyers.
Characters SignsGeorge, Western Cape, South Africa
Graphic Designer
2003.04 - 2004.05 (1 education.year_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
- Created artworks for sign boards and vinyl cut vehicle decals.
- Assisted walk in customers and advised on signage.
The Clarion Group Retail Branding CompanyCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Graphic Designer
2001.06 - 2003.03 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Developed litho heat transfer prints for the textile print division.
International Trimmings and LabelsCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Graphic Designer
1999.09 - 2001.06 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Managed the label design studio for the company as well as an assistant in the sample making department.
- Designed artworks for printed and woven clothing labels, swing tickets, packaging and marketing material.
- Liaised with external and internal designers and printers to ensure deadlines were met and materials met strict quality standards.
Screen Machine Print ManufacturerCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Textile Artist
1987.06 - 1999.08 (12 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Developed unique and intricate hand painted prints using various hand painting techniques, for ladies and kids wear.
Education
Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyCape Town, South Africa
Higher National Diploma from Textile Design
University overview
- Textile Design
- Textile Technology
- Business Planning
- History of Art & Textiles
- Figure & Fashion Drawing
- Botanical Drawing
York High SchoolCape Town, South Africa
A-Levels from Matric Certificate with University Exemption
Skills
- Manual drawing
- Good eye for colour, texture, fabrics and patterns
- NedGraphics
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Fashion trend knowledge
- Repeat Design
Languages
English
Native
Afrikaans
Advanced
Timeline
Textile Designer
TFG (The Foschini Group) Head Office
2018.09 - 2022.05 (3 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Textile Designer
Woolworths Clothing Retail Head Office
2018.01 - 2018.08 (7 education.months_Label)
Graphic Designer
Woolworths Retail Head Office
2015.07 - 2017.12 (2 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Textile Artist
Dermar Designs, TCI Group
2011.10 - 2015.06 (3 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Graphic Designer
Jacques Hau Clothing Supplier
2010.12 - 2011.09 (9 education.months_Label)
Designer
Brantex Apparel Licensing
2009.03 - 2010.03 (1 education.year_Label)
CAD Designer
Canterbury International South Africa
2008.08 - 2009.01 (5 education.months_Label)
Graphic Designer
African Sun Creations
2007.10 - 2008.06 (8 education.months_Label)
DTP Designer
Label Leaders, Label Manufacturer
2006.06 - 2007.09 (1 education.year_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Graphic Designer
MossPrint Printing Company
2004.06 - 2006.02 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Graphic Designer
Characters Signs
2003.04 - 2004.05 (1 education.year_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Graphic Designer
The Clarion Group Retail Branding Company
2001.06 - 2003.03 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Graphic Designer
International Trimmings and Labels
1999.09 - 2001.06 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Textile Artist
Screen Machine Print Manufacturer
1987.06 - 1999.08 (12 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Higher National Diploma from Textile Design
12/1996
York High School
A-Levels from Matric Certificate with University Exemption
12/1989