Christie Hughes

11SKNDS ( SUMWON STUDIOS) - ACTIVEWEAR DESIGNER

FASHION DESIGNER • Full time

Jul 2025 - Present • 1 yr 4 mos

layed a key role in building and launching a new brand from the ground up, helping establish the brand identity, logo, visual direction, product aesthetic, and initial collection strategy. Developed the foundations of the product range, from initial concept and trend research through to design, development, sampling, and bulk production. Conducted seasonal and weekly trend, competitor, and market research to identify key silhouettes, colours, prints, details, and emerging opportunities, responding quickly to fast- moving trends and working to tight deadlines. Developed industry-standard CADs, technical packs, workbooks, range overviews, and trend/mood boards. Managed the end-to-end sample development process, including supplier communication, sample tracking, lab dips, colour approvals, fit sessions, and production feedback. Analysed sales data and customer feedback to inform future designs and optimise commercial best-sellers. Supported fabric sourcing and photoshoots, with a focus on sustainable and commercially

FREELANCE ACTIVEWEAR SPECIALIST

Freelance • Freelance

May 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 6 mos

ACTIVEWEAR / SPORTSWEAR SPECIALIST TECH PACK SPECIALIST CAD SPECIALIST

OYSHO - DESIGNER

Inditex

Dec 2023 - Aug 2025 • 1 yr 8 mos

Design innovative sportswear collections across diverse product categories. Effectively manage tight deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced international environment. Manage lab dips and bulks across my products and liase with vendors to ensure they are industry standard. Produce detailed CADs and tech packs; attend fit sessions to ensure product performance and quality. Collaborate cross functionally with Buying, Product Tech, and other Designers to execute and deliver seasonal collections. Respond to runway/ trend-led design updates quickly and effectivly. Stay current with global sportswear trends and competitor activities to inform design direction.