Roozbeh Ghanadi
Print Designer
London
Summary
A dynamic and skilled Print Designer with over a decade of industry expertise, bringing enthusiasm, initiative, and a collaborative spirit to every project. Proficient in both team settings and independent work and collaborating with fellow designers and licensees while also excelling in individual projects. With a comprehensive understanding of the design process, from initial research to fabric production and trend publications, delivering high-quality results consistently. Currently employed as a womenswear print designer for a prominent British high street retailer and eager to explore new opportunities for career growth and skill enhancement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Print Designer
Marks & Spencer
05.2016 - Current
- Creating unique repeat and placement prints across different product types, using original hand drawn/painted artworks specific to seasonal trend boards and design requirements
- Identifying print trends through competitor shop, market analysis and reporting back to the wider team outlining recommendations such as updating best sellers and future global trends
- Collaborating with Designers and Buyers on a daily basis, to produce collections that are appropriate to the M&S brand and customer
- Anticipated print trends, DNA, print style, and taste preferences to align with the womenswear strategy and meet M&S customer expectations
- Utilizing Miro to create shared digital space that includes print boards, trend, and catwalk research, enabling the teams to communicate effectively across the different departments
- This has proven to be a highly effective tool by staying informed and in-touch, especially in the run up to print deadlines and touch point meetings with the Head of Design
- Collaborate weekly with the buying team to analyse sales figures and track top-selling prints, leveraging insights to inform and to strategically guide design decisions
- Experience in collaborating with print studios and print mills, demonstrating proficiency in colour and fabric techniques
- Forged solid relationships with suppliers to ensure timely execution of techniques such as embellishment, jacquards, and embroideries, meeting critical deadlines
- Travelled extensively to gather inspiration and comparative insights, which have led to detailed trend reports to inform strategic decision-making processes
- Implemented regular one-on-one sessions to discuss progression and self-development with team members, fostering skill enhancement and providing a structured framework for continuous advancement within the team dynamic.
Print Designer
Collection 18
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Created customer-focused, on-trend printed scarves tailored to brand identities
- Stayed updated on current trends by visiting shops, attending trade shows, exploring museums, and utilizing online trend forecasting tools like WGSN
- Developed trend boards and colour stories to guide design concepts
- Utilized drawing, painting, Photoshop, and Illustrator to craft print designs
- Managed colour separation for efficient factory production
- Liaised with suppliers to ensure product alignment with brand standards
- Conducted product merchandising in preparation for market week
- Designed hangtags for product presentation.
Print Designer
Camilla Francis Prints
01.2014 - 03.2014
Print Designer
Lisa SPA
09.2013 - 12.2013
Education
BA (Hons) Textile & Surface Design with First Class Honours -
Cleveland College of Art & Design
09.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Procreate
Microsoft Office
Screen printing
Digital printing
Embellishment design
Observational drawing and painting
Development of specification sheets
Colour separation
Colour matching
Indexing colours
Reviewing strike offs
Liaising with factories
Knowledgeable in PLM software
Creating and re-colouring existing designs
Creating placement and repeat layouts
Creating T-shirt graphics and Logo designs
Trend Research
Production of colour and trend boards
Accomplishments
- Texprint 2013 (Top 24 Designers in the UK), London
- Exhibited work at Premier Vision in Paris
- New Designers 2013, London
- Selected to exhibit within the Cleveland College of Art & Design stand at New Designers
- Offered a full-time design role at Collection 18 based in New York City
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Print Designer
Marks & Spencer
05.2016 - Current
Print Designer
Collection 18
04.2014 - 05.2016
Print Designer
Camilla Francis Prints
01.2014 - 03.2014
Print Designer
Lisa SPA
09.2013 - 12.2013
BA (Hons) Textile & Surface Design with First Class Honours -
Cleveland College of Art & Design
09.2009 - 05.2013