Kaz Evans

Experienced Fashion Designer | Multi-Product Specialist | Team Leader
Email: kaz@gemlettuce.com | Phone: +447402271031 LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/karen-evans-design
Portfolio and Work examples below resume.

Professional Summary

Innovative and detail-oriented Fashion Designer with extensive experience across menswear, womenswear, and childrenswear. Skilled in trend research, product development, and full design lifecycle from concept to final product. Adept at managing teams, sourcing materials, and overseeing pricing. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, pattern cutting, and garment construction. Passionate about creating commercial yet trend-driven collections that drive brand growth.

Key Skills & Expertise

✅ Design & Development: Multi-product expertise (outerwear, sweats, knits, denim, shirting, swim, jersey, accessories)
✅ Technical Skills: Pattern cutting, garment construction, fit sessions, factory liaison
✅ Software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
✅ Trend Research: Brand theme creation, seasonal analysis, sourcing trips
✅ Business & Leadership: Team management, supplier negotiation, pricing strategy
✅ Production: Technical packs, overseas manufacturing, photoshoot direction

Professional Experience

Founder & Designer | Gem Lettuce Jewellery (2019 – Present)
– Created a successful jewellery brand featured in Evening Standard and Mollie Makes.
– Manage custom orders, creative workshops, and marketing.
– Oversee brand development, pricing, and customer engagement.

Freelance Fashion Designer (2019 – Present)

– Collaborated with Sunday & Soul, I Love Gorgeous, Roccoco Jewellery, and other brands.
– Designed women’s swimwear, menswear graphics, and kidswear denim.
– Worked with startups and established brands to develop trend-driven collections.

Senior Multi-Product Designer | Ben Sherman (Australia) (2008 – 2019)

– Led the design of 350+ men’s and 150+ women’s pieces per season.
– Managed a design and development team, overseeing trend research and brand alignment.
– Traveled internationally for factory visits, sourcing trips, and pricing negotiations.
– Presented collections to sales teams in Australia and New Zealand.

Senior Womenswear Designer | Lambretta Clothing (UK) (2006 – 2008)

– Designed and developed full multi-product collections aligned with the brand’s Mod heritage.
– Managed factory relations, created technical packs, and sourced materials.
– Attended Bread & Butter trade shows to merchandise the women’s range.

Senior Kidswear Designer | Flyers Group (UK) (2004 – 2006)

– Designed multi-product ranges across babywear, toddler, children’s, and teenwear.
– Created and launched Hadleigh, a successful girlswear brand.
– Collaborated with factories in India, China, and Turkey.

Designer Pattern Cutter | Topshop Supplier (Sortz, London) (Prior to 2005)

– Designed first patterns and conducted fit sessions for high-street retailers.
– Developed and graded patterns for quick turnaround, high-fashion production.
– Worked closely with buyers on costing and product development.

Education

🎓 BA (Hons) Fashion Design | Nottingham Trent University, UK

Endorsements

“Karen is a creative yet commercial designer who can work autonomously from concept to final product, with fine attention to detail. She managed and trained team members with a friendly yet professional manner—a real credit to the company.”
— Claire Thorne, Design Team Manager, Ben Sherman.

Work Examples