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