Creative textile designer recently graduated from the University of Brighton with an Upper second class in BA (Hons) Textiles with Business Studies. Specialised in woven textiles with a thorough understanding of knit and print design. Digital design professional with software experience in MS Office, Abobe, Procreate and CLO 3D with 2+ years of experience. Highly motivated and reliable professional seeking an Assistant Designer role. Exceptionally organisational and communicational skills. Well versed in Scot-weave jacquard, Dobby loom software designing and time management. Dedicated design assistant with 2+ years of experience ensuring tangible results. Specialties, include: managing daily operations, scheduling, welcoming and onboarding, errand running, able to work in a team environment, can work independently as well, follow all instructions and maintaining smooth production workflow. Passionate about designing culturally inclusive accessories such as Hijabs.
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Venuri Tennekoon
High Wycombe,BKM
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Vision for Education
Teaching Assistant
10.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Supporting SEN children in Nursery, Primary and Secondary education.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Shiv Textile
Weave Assistant
06.2023 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Assisted in weaving samples for a fall collection and practiced my weaving techniques. Filmed and photographed her studio and her daily business routine for her online marketing through social media.
- Assisted her in her process in production by sewing, overlocking and packing her products. I have learnt what it's like for someone to run their own business. How much time, effort, patience and dedication it takes to manage everything on their own. It was inspirational and a great learning experience.
Eleni Malami
Studio Assistant
01.2023 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Learned various techniques of sewing by hand and using a domestic sewing machine.
- learnt how to use an Industrial sewing, an overlocker machine. In order to sew the lining or the Inner stitch of the fabri also learnt how to cut patterns and press fabrics with a steam Iron.
- I have Improved on my listening skills, for example, when I am being given specific instruction, I took note of it and set an alarm for the task deadline. I have learnt to adapt to difficult situations such as completing a task that I would be struggling with, I would leave it alone whilst I complete a different task and then return to re-attempt when I am less frustrated, therefore, these experiences have taught me to work more independently.
Adelanté Desgin
Software Assistant
06.2018 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Gained experience on several different aspects and techniques such
as visual concept design, print design, product packaging design and creative branding. - Assigned as assistant designer in order to create my own rebranding and packaging of a fragrance cosmetic perfume bottle
- Learn about financial management and marketing as a creator working along side the customer and taking constructive criticism
- Improved my skills in software such as Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and procured gained experience in communicating well with my peers and being able to work in teams
Education
University of BrightonBrighton, BNH
Bachelor of Arts from Textiles with Business Studies
2024
University Overview
- Upper second class in BA (Hons) in Textiles with Business Studies.
- 3 years of study with 1 year placement in industry.
Holmer Green Senior SchoolHolmer Green, United Kingdom
A-Levels from A Level
2019
University Overview
- Textile design - A*
- Art and Design - B
- I also received a certificate for textiles in A level for my commitment to the subject
Dr Challoners High SchoolLittle Chalfont, United Kingdom
GCSEs from GCSE
2017
University Overview
- Grade B Minimum Average
Skills
Setting up loom & weaving
Yarn and material fiber knowledge application
Industrial yarns twisting equipment / hank winding/ Arm
loom/ dobby loom/ George-wood/
Power loom/ Jacquard
Technical files and specification
Drawing up Peg plans on Excel
Industrial sewing machine &
overlocker
Batik wax- resistant dyeing
techniques
Print design with repeats
Adobe, Procreate, CLO-3D and
Microsoft Software expertise
Fabric painting and manipulation
Yarn and fabric dyeing with
synthetics & natural dyes
Pattern- cutting
Hand embroidery
Languages
Sinhalese
Native language
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Vision for Education
10.2024 - Current
Weave Assistant
Shiv Textile
06.2023 - 08.2024
Studio Assistant
Eleni Malami
01.2023 - 06.2024
Software Assistant
Adelanté Desgin
06.2018 - 07.2018
University of Brighton
Bachelor of Arts from Textiles with Business Studies
Holmer Green Senior School
A-Levels from A Level
Dr Challoners High School
GCSEs from GCSE
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