Offbeat ideas, innovative, and to the point.
Bringing a strong, instinctive aesthetic and attitude to my work. Whilst driven by curiosity, creativity, and a desire to make products that feel fresh, joyful, and full of personality. With sharp commercial timing and a love for fast-paced environments, turning ideas into impact that deliver results with style. Always guided by the principle of doing what feels right.
Caitlin wheadon
Womenswear Designer
EDUCATION:
FASHION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (BA) HONS 2018-2022
Manchester Fashion Institute. Grade: First Class Honours
EXPERIENCE
Junior Designer [NIGHTWEAR & LOUNGE - STOCKHOLM - MAY 2025 - PRESENT]
Exhibited creative flare by presenting strong 3D skills using Clo3D, Shima and complete Adobe Suite and PLM to ensure successful product output.
Displayed action driven tendencies by navigating the overall design direction within knitwear to create an elevated assortment, resulting in spins as high as 40%.
Demonstrated strong creativity in-line with the brand and consumer base, shown in my designs and research, which I present to the business unit once a month; thus showing fashion intelligence & strong sense for commercial timing.
Collaborating with the team during fittings and sample handling, securing intended fit, ‘stuk’ and silhouette for all garments are aligned with our target customer.
Junior Designer [WOVEN, DENIM, KNITWEAR & WELL DRESSED - STOCKHOLM - JAN 2024 - APRIL 25]
Exhibited creative flare by presenting strong 3D skills using Clo3D, Shima and complete Adobe Suite and PLM to ensure successful product output.
Displayed action driven tendencies by navigating the overall design direction within knitwear to create an elevated assortment, resulting in spins as high as 40%.
Demonstrated strong creativity in-line with the brand and consumer base, shown in my designs and research, which I present to the business unit once a month; thus showing fashion intelligence & strong sense for commercial timing.
Collaborating with the team during fittings and sample handling, securing intended fit, ‘stuk’ and silhouette for all garments are aligned with our target customer.
Junior Product Developer[WOVEN, DENIM, KNITWEAR & WELL DRESSED - STOCKHOLM - AUG 2023 - JAN 2024]Bestowed excellent communication skills by creating seamless communication among designers, planners and suppliers allowing all elements of our ranges to be aligned for success.
Presented visionary skills by inspiration shopping to source and develop new fabric qualities, along with our global production team to create news value for our consumer.
Exhibited leadership skills by driving weekly meetings within the team to ensure cost, OPD and lead times are met for all four departments
Junior Designer [FANCY JERSEY - STOCKHOLM - SEPT 2022 - AUG 2023]
Demonstrated excellent 3D skills by creating highly detailed Clo3D garments, along with AW’s to ensure smooth creation for production
Exhibited strong 3D skills to create prints for LIC, using Adobe Suite and Clo3D, Regularly presenting design proposals, which exhibit strong fashion intelligence.
Working closely within the team during regular fittings, collection meetings and sample handling, to ensure our customer is always at the core of our aesthetic.
SKILLS & TOOLS:
DESIGN TOOLS:
PLM
CLOD3D
Shima Seki
Adobe Suite
StyleGen AI
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Tech Specification
Fit Development
Garment Construction
Fabric & Trim Sourcing
Print/Artwork Execution
SOFT SKILLS:
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Adaptability & Flexibility
Time Management
Problem Solving & Proactivity
Supplier Communication
Creativity & Innovation
ACHIEVEMENTS
GFW Tag Your Talent; Winner
Drapers Magazine; Up and Coming Designers to watch
Grosvenor Gallery; exhibition
Garments in a Window Display in Manchester City Centre
National Museum of Scotland catwalk; by The New York Times
Graduate Fashion Week Talent of Tomorrow Shoot
Graduate Fashion Week Catwalk
Swedish Language Level 3
TEXTILES & ILLUSTRATION. 2015-2017
NPT College. Grade: A, A