SOPHIE DERHAM
London
Summary
Design Assistant with over 5 years of experience in the fashion industry, adept in high demanding environments and creative fashion design.
I demonstrate expertise in Fashion Design, Adobe software, and general studio knowledge, contributing to high-profile runway shows and collections. I am recognised for strong creative direction and collaborative spirit. My deep rooted drive within design means I will truly give my heart and soul into whatever I am focussed on, with excitement towards gaining new knowledge towards my craft and learning from everything around me.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Design Assistant
JORDANLUCA
Milan
2025.01
- Assisted senior Menswear designer for FW25 show
- Production team coordinator - London/Milan studio
- Intern management
- Show assistance
- Dresser/model change coordinator
- General assistance to senior designer
Show assistance
JW ANDERSON
Milan
2024.06 - 2024.06
- Photographing fabric and colour details from garments and BTS from show for social media SS26
Production Assistant
MOWALOLA
Shoreditch
2024.08 - 2024.09
- Assisted on footwear production for Timberland collaboration
- Hand drawn work for shoe design
- Show assistance
- Sales assistant for Pop-up shop
Presentation Assistant
Talia Byre
London
2025.02
- Assisted FW collection presentation
- Look organization
- Model dresser
- General team assistance
Studio Assistant Internship
JORDANLUCA
2024.04 - 2024.08
- Pre/post SS25 Milan fashion week assistance
- Runway show assistant (rail prep, space organization, dressing, organizing models etc...)
- Guided model show castings
- Garment production
- General studio assistance
- Gained high level experience and understanding of runway preparation
Studio Assistant Internship
1XBLUE
Hackney Wick
2022.11 - 2023.01
- Photoshoot assistance/runner
- Garment construction
- Production assistance
- Organized and maintained diverse studio equipment
Design Studio Assistant
MaryRose Mcgrath Design Belfast studios
Belfast, Northern Ireland
2019.01 - 2020.02
- Contribution to wedding dress garment production
- Tasked to trend forecast to impact new design choices
- Created mood boards / designs for recent IKEA Belfast collaboration
- Organisation of online/paper files
- Shadowed daily activities of studio manager
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Menswear Fashion Design and Technologies
University of the Arts London
London, UK 2022.09 - 6 2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Fashion and Textiles
City College Norwich
Norwich, UK 2020.09 - 7 2022
Full GCSE - English, Maths, Science, French, Media, Business, Art
Hobart High School
NorfolkSkills
- Fashion Design, Design Research, Pattern Cutting, Sewing, Fashion Sketching, Merchandising, Trend Forecasting, Customer Service, Event Management, Technical files, Microsoft software, Adobe software
Short Courses
- ADOBE SHORT COURSE
UAL Jan 2025
- SEWING SHORT COURSE
Make Place Jun 2019
Languages
French
Elementary
References
- Saimonas, Tartenis, saimonas@jordanluca.com, JORDANLUCA
- Lois, Saunders, Lois@1xblue.com, 1XBLUE
- Rory, Parnell-Mooney, UAL Tutor, r.parnellmooney@csm.arts.ac.uk
- Tom, Adams, UAL Head of Menswear, t.adams@fashion.arts.ac.uk
Core Attributes
- Practical thinker
- Very keen to learn
- Quick problem solver
- Focused
- Incorporates feedback quickly
- Confident within styling
- Extensive fabric knowledge
- Sewing/pattern cutting experience
- Strong in concept/design development
- Fashion sketching/Technical illustration
- Knowledge within Adobe software
- Time management/Planning
Timeline
Presentation Assistant
Talia Byre
2025.02
Design Assistant
JORDANLUCA
2025.01
Production Assistant
MOWALOLA
2024.08 - 2024.09
Show assistance
JW ANDERSON
2024.06 - 2024.06
Studio Assistant Internship
JORDANLUCA
2024.04 - 2024.08
Studio Assistant Internship
1XBLUE
2022.11 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Arts - Menswear Fashion Design and Technologies
University of the Arts London
2022.09 - 6 2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Fashion and Textiles
City College Norwich
2020.09 - 7 2022
Design Studio Assistant
MaryRose Mcgrath Design Belfast studios
2019.01 - 2020.02
Full GCSE - English, Maths, Science, French, Media, Business, Art
Hobart High School