Tuesday 3rd May 2011

Location: An Outnet www.anoutlet.net  77 Dale Street / Manchester / M1 2HG / 0161 236 3043 (please call if you need directions)

Date: Tuesday 3rd of May

Doors: 6.30pm
Talk: 7.00pm (including Q&A)
Networking: 8.30pm
Price: £6.00

Note: Once you have paid online this will automatically secure you place and your name will be added to the guest list. Any questions should be directed to rsvp@manchesterfashion.com for the attention of Ellen

Panel:

• Hannah Beaumont  – Womenswear Designer – Hannah has experience working in leading fashion companies and has now successfully set up her own womenswear label.
  

• Joellah Crowther – Outerwear designer – Baker Street – Joellah has experience working with the biggest outerwear labels in the industry, she now heads up the design process at Baker Street, designing for some of the highstreets biggest retailers.

• Anna Iantorno – womenswear designer – Ringspun - Anna is womenswear designer for streetwear brand Ringspun.

• Kerrie Luke - Designer for global apparel - Umbro. Kerry designs performance wear for Umbro including the England Kits. She also won last yeard Drapers awards after graduating from Manchester Met Uni.

• Denise Byrne & Polly Haslam - Quest recruitment - Denise and Polly are specialist in recruiting for Design roles.
  

Chaired by Dale Hicks- Manchester Fashion Network

“Making It series kicks off with Design.....

Designing is an area studied by many, but not conquered by all. Whether you want to design for a brand, supplier, design label, become a product developer or garment technologist, it’s tough out there.
So for this talk we bring together all those elements and discuss the different sectors of design and how to break into the industry.

•    Day in the life of a designer
•    Skills Needed
•    What design opportunities are out there?
•    Experience or Education
•    How to start a label
•    Top Tips
•    Plus Q&A opportunities from the audience

 Who should attend?

Anyone who is…..

•    Considering studying design at Uni.
•    Currently studying design at college or university.
•    Wanting to start their own label.
•    Currently running their own label.
•    Who wants to understand more about the process of design?
•    Looking to understand the process of designing a garment/collection.

•    Wanting to learn how to PR and Market a fashion label 

Throughout the Making It series we will have a representative from Quest recruitment sitting on the panel who will be giving expert advice on what qualities employers look for, how to impress in your interviews and how to win the chance to secure that dream job.

This is a one time opportunity to gain invaluable advice from professionals that have been in your position and gone on to successfully secure respected industry positions.

Making it in Design is part of a four part series. Get the most out of this series and a full over view of the industry by signing up to all four talks. Not only is it cost effective but it’ll give you an edge on other candidates by knowing how all areas of the industry fit and work together.
* MFN OFFER: Sign up to all four for £20.00*

 
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Please Note: This event is designed for students, graduates and juniors.

What else is happening in The Making It Series?..

Making it in PR and Marketing

Making it in Buying and Merchandising

Making it in  E-Commerce