Richard is a Freelance Fashion Designer based in London.
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What is your role within the fashion industry?
I am currently a freelance fashion design consultant: I research, conceptualise & design apparel collections or consult and advise brand in the aforementioned areas. I have also created & delivered fashion workshops to teens.
What formal education do you have in your subject area?
What formal education do you have in your subject area?
I have a masters degree (BA HONs), a HND (Higher National Diploma & a ND (National Diploma) - these are all fashion design qualifications
What do you feel was the catalyst in taking this career path?
What do you feel was the catalyst in taking this career path?
Going to a seminar on graphic design before the photoshop revolution and being turned off graphic design!!
Its actually probably a rare case of not actually deciding to pursue fashion, but ending up applying for fashion college and getting it!
What advice would you give to a student on how to break into the industry?
Don't wait until you finish studying to start! look at any opportunity to further your learning and hone your craft... internships, apprenticeships, working for free, making for friends, shadowing creative professionals...
What is the most valuable lesson you have learnt as a designer?
What is the most valuable lesson you have learnt as a designer?
Know your craft! This combined with quality are/is the most important attribute you have, it will help you in getting started, growing and progressing... it will see you through the good and not so good times and people always remember quality. You can rely on it!
Does your job involve working long hours?
Its all peaks and troughs... some days are 'average' somes days not... as we generally work in seasons - with shifting variables, each day is different.. each season/collection is a project & you do what is needed to complete the project, sometimes you amy have to put the extra hours in.
Has your career involved much travel, how do you find that?
Yes, it's one of my favourite aspects of the job, I've been able to experience amazing places all over the world - this has expanded my horizons, fuelled my learning, inspired my creativity and matured me. It can be tough sometimes with the time differences & long hours but definitely a perk. Thanks for your input Richard.
If you have any questions or comments please post them below.
As a freelance designer are you subjected to sticking and working for one company, or are you able work with a variety of companies at the same time?
ReplyDeletehi my name is Sharifa and i want to know after your degree did you decide to go right into freelance?
ReplyDeleteHey, where did you study?
ReplyDeleteAnd also, where do you hold your workshops for teens, and what do you teach them?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working as a freelance designer?
ReplyDeleteAs a free lance fashion designer, what are the highs and lows?
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