Jessica Nicholls – Eyes on Talents

Bachelor of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)

Australian College of the Arts Sep. 2020 - Apr. 24, 2023

Melbourne, Australia

With a focus on fashion futures, business strategy, and sustainable fashion business models and supply chains.

Recipient

Award for Academic Excellence 2023

Melbourne, Australia

In recognition of outstanding academic achievement in the Bachelor of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)

Freelance Designer

Bariano Jan. 15, 2021 - Dec. 2022

Mel, Australia

Providing services including e-commerce product editing using Photoshop, photoshoot assistance and design and development for seasonal and trend-based collections for Southern and Northern hemispheres.

Fashion and Production Intern

Pinky and Kamal Oct. 2022 - Nov. 2022

Melbourne, Australia

Remote internship with a focus on Mood board creation, Trend research, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Tech pack building.

Head Designer

Bariano Jul. 2020 - Dec. 2020

Melbourne, Australia

I was promoted to Head Designer after four years in a Designer role at Bariano. Achieved through excellent time-management skills, passion for career growth, and dedication to growing the brand.

Designer

Bariano Sep. 2016 - Jul. 2020

Melbourne, Australia

As a leading Designer, I have demonstrated creativity, self-motivation, and initiative with strong technical knowledge to produce quality collections for an internationally recognised eveningwear label.

History of Fashion

Istituto Marangoni Sep. 2015 - Oct. 2015

Milan, Italy

Short course

Seamstress Internship

Couture Bridal Studio Jun. 2015 - Jul. 2015

London, United Kingdom

Hands on experience in a bridal studio. Main responsibilities were machine sewing, pattern making, cutting and preparing beaded laces, tulle and delicate bridal fabrics. Hand sewing beads, closures, bustles, lace & embellishments on client dresses.

RAW Brisbane event: SENSORY

RAW Artists May. 2015 - May. 2015

Brisbane, Australia

Fashion Designer for RAW: Natural Born Artists event in Brisbane. Showcasing my graduate collection on the Runway.

Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design & Technology

TAFE South Australia Feb. 2012 - Nov. 2014

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Hands-on experience with patternmaking and construction skills, digital design programs and all the tools of the trade. Developed understanding of the business side of the fashion industry and the essentials of taking garments from design to market.

Winner

Australasian Young Designer Wool Award 2014

Hamilton, Australia

First in Evening Formal category and overall winner of competition.