A Virtual Journey into a Career in Design

With the fashion industry undergoing its most tumultuous period since ready-to-wear was born in the mid-21st century, the purpose of this course is to help prepare fashion students for a highly competitive and increasingly unpredictable job market.

The course introduces students to professionals from across a broad range of roles and specialisations within fashion, to help them understand what careers might be of most interest to them and where they might fit in, and seeks to explore new trends within the industry that will open up new areas for employment, from CGI artists to virtual showroom designers to retail data specialists.

In today’s competitive job market, the course also explores what students can do to make themselves as attractive as possible to prospective employers - through active workshops such as portfolio development classes.

Sample Hosts

Hayley Cowling

Hayley is a Print Designer for Zandra Rhodes, the award winning British Designer. Zandra’s unique use of bold prints, fiercely feminine patterns and theatrical use of colour have given her garments a timeless quality that makes them unmistakably a Rhodes creation.

Hayley will discuss her what it means to be a print designer for a globally renouned fashion house.

Kate Harrison

Kate is Director of New Product Development at Concept4 - a key player in the sourcing, design and development of fashion & beauty accessories, GWPs and packaging. Founded in 2003, they are a One-Stop Solution for brands to source and create quality cosmetic, fashion, and lifestyle products.

Kate will explore the intracies of a career in Sourcing and Product Development.

Roosmarie Ruigrok

Roosmarie is the CEO of Clean and Unique, a platform for fashion designers and SME’s who need guidance to improve their supply chain, and become more ethical and transparent in their approach. Roosmarie is a fashion enthusiast with over 30 years of experience in the fields of fashion & sustainability.

Roosmarie will share her fascinating career journey, from entrepreneur to managerial roles in Product, Merchandising and Supply Chain - all before becoming CEO of Clean and Unique.

Patrick McDowell

Patrick has been turning heads since graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2018; from gracing the cover of the September Issue of Elle UK to becoming a favourite of singers Rita Ora and M.I.A on and off stage. But it’s sustainability that is at the core of Patrick’s practice, as he strives to reinvent luxury through a sustainable mindset.

Patrick will talk to the group about the important role of Digital in any future career in fashion. He can also run a workshop designed to help students maximise their design portfolios and make themselves as attractive as possible in any recruitment process.

Batten and Kamp

Batten and Kamp is an art and design practice, creating unique objects and interiors. After 10 years of parallel creative careers, interior architect Alexandra Batten and designer/artist Daniel Kamp formalised their collaboration as an interdisciplinary studio, anchored to a shared belief in raw beauty.