STEF BERRESFORD

Who--------------------------------------------------------

-BA Hons Fashion Design graduate.
-Currently employed as a Menswear Graphic Designer with a keen interest in print & illustration for fashion

Influences-------------------------------------------------Labels & Illustrators- Roberto Cavalli, Preen, Sophia Kokosalaki, Basso & Brooke, Bolongaro Trevor, Matthew Williamson, Ayo Kato, Aubrey Beardsley, Mucha, Artful Dodger, All Saints, Elvis Jesus, Religion, Pomme Chan, Vault 49, Unconditional, changethethought
Random- vintage, 70s, art nouveau, Jimi Hendrix, M.I.A, Asobi Seksu, coral, ethnic, boho, prints, native american, drape, grunge, accessorising, metallics, tonal colours, eclectism, escapism, handrawn, fluid, Santogold, Bob Dylan

Experience------------------------------------------------
-Various freelance Graphic work for companies supplying to River Island & Zara
Menswear Graphic Designer May 2010- date
(Matalan)
- Menswear/ Womenswear Jersey, Knit & Graphic Designer Sept 2009- May 2010
(Influence)
- Print Design Assistant 2008
(Neurotica)
Pattern Room Assistant, 2006-07
(Coast)
- Design Assistant, 2006
(Cracked Corn)
- Retail & Visual Merchandising, 2004-2009
(Coast, Ted Baker, Republic, All Saints)

Skills-------------------------------------------------------
- Proficient in Illustrator & Photoshop
- Mixed media, handrawn
- Perfectionist, attention to detail
- Commercial eye yet creative nature
- Key trend knowledge
- Technical, cutting skills

Dare to dream-------------------------------------------
- work for an aspirational company where I can excel in my ideas, right now I am growing commercially as a designer
- ideal scenario to have a unisex label focused towards illustrative print

Any advice, any queries-------------------------------
- do not hesitate at all in contacting me, see email, I look forward to hearing from you!
- for current commercial work examples & CV please email me

I appreciate your interest ;-)