Kate offers expertise in clothing design and development, fabric and supplier sourcing and procurement, sustainable and ethical compliance, AI design, and a strong understanding of overseas manufacturing and supplier relationships. She brings a combination of creative vision, technical knowledge, commercial awareness and attention to detail, supported by advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills and experience delivering projects for established brands and major international events.

Key Areas of Expertise

1. End-to-end clothing design and development: from concept and trend-led range planning through to production-ready garments across all clothing categories.
2. Technical specifications and garment technology: producing detailed specs, grading and sealing samples so designs translate accurately into manufacturing.
3. Sourcing and supplier management: selecting fabrics and trims and working with overseas manufacturers and suppliers.
4. Design and visual communication: advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for clothing design, print, graphics and packaging. The use of AI design for clothing development.

Kate is an experienced clothing designer and product development manager with over 20 years’ experience across design, technical development, sourcing and manufacturing. she has worked with a range of established international brands, developing clothing and accessories across outerwear, sportswear, corporate wear and lifestyle products, as well as delivering projects for major sporting events including the Commonwealth Games, Ryder Cup and Open Championship.