Erica Horne
Fashion Lecturer, Designer and Product Developer
Derby, United KingdomAs an experienced designer and CAD lecturer, I am highly skilled in the use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for the fashion industry; creating industry standard and professional work covering Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration and Branding.
My main area of expertise is in CAD drawings, both fashion flats and technical drawings. I can take sketches, photos or inspirational images and create a professional looking drawing that is ready to present to a customer or supplier.
I have worked as a Girlswear designer for the past 5 years running accounts such as Mothercare, Nutmeg and Monsoon. My role required me to have an in-depth understanding of print, silhouette, pattern cutting, testing and production so I have a very rounded and vast foundation of industry knowledge, allowing me to contribute to many areas of design.
CAD for fashion also offers training and tuition in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator teaching the skills and techniques to produce CAD drawings as well as the support and insight needed to produce beautiful industry standard work. My expertise has lead to employment as a sessional lecturer at the University of Derby and Coventry as well as running courses for Nottingham Trent University and Creative Studios Derby.
Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss your project and I look forward to hearing from you.
My main area of expertise is in CAD drawings, both fashion flats and technical drawings. I can take sketches, photos or inspirational images and create a professional looking drawing that is ready to present to a customer or supplier.
I have worked as a Girlswear designer for the past 5 years running accounts such as Mothercare, Nutmeg and Monsoon. My role required me to have an in-depth understanding of print, silhouette, pattern cutting, testing and production so I have a very rounded and vast foundation of industry knowledge, allowing me to contribute to many areas of design.
CAD for fashion also offers training and tuition in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator teaching the skills and techniques to produce CAD drawings as well as the support and insight needed to produce beautiful industry standard work. My expertise has lead to employment as a sessional lecturer at the University of Derby and Coventry as well as running courses for Nottingham Trent University and Creative Studios Derby.
Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss your project and I look forward to hearing from you.
Work Experience
Freelance Designer and Product Developer
February 2016
- Present
Birmingham City University
Visiting Lecturer
October 2016
- Present
United Kingdom
The University Of Derby
Associate Lecturer
January 2015
- Present
Derby, United Kingdom
Nottingham Trent University
Creative Short Course Tutor
CAD for Fashion Portfolio
CAD for Fashion Portfolio - Teaching graduates and professionals the skills needed to to confidently create industry relevant portfolio work using Photoshop and Illustrator.
CAD for Fashion Portfolio - Teaching graduates and professionals the skills needed to to confidently create industry relevant portfolio work using Photoshop and Illustrator.
March 2013
- Present
Nottigham, United Kingdom
Somitex UK
Designer
As a junior designer I work independently on accounts for highstreet and supermarket retailers, from baby up to older girls. My role entails working with the buying teams from the initial design development stages to creating the patterns for first samples. I then cost these styles, negotiating with suppliers/mills to reach a price agreement. I also have some production responsibilities developing lab dips/strike - offs, ensuring these reach the standard for approval.
July 2012
- July 2016
United Kingdom
Coventry University
Visiting Lecturer
Working with final year fashion students on their non-collection concepts and portfolio development.
January 2014
- January 2014
Coventry, United Kingdom
Education
University Of Derby
Fashion Studies BA Hons
First Class Honours Degree in Fashion Studies.
September 2008
- June 2012
Derby, United Kingdom
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop,
Fashion Design,
Fashion Illustration,