Colette Marsh

Senior designer for Transomnia Ltd, designers, importers and wholesalers of home accessories and giftware, selling to retailers around the UK and Europe. Heading up the design team of two that deliver all design collateral for the business Designing prints/visuals/products from research to CAD, ensuring they sit together as cohesive ranges Developing bespoke packaging designs from concept through to artwork Responsible for designing, collating and delivering the seasonal product catalogues Assessing the photography requirements for new projects, coordinating the shoots for print and digital imagery, ensuring timely delivery and brand consistency. Managing research and co-ordination of new trends, including attending global trade fairs and doing regular comp shops Setting up Transomnia's stands and showrooms for trade shows and open days Working closely with the buying team and Design and Buying directors to deliver all seasonal ranges on time and to budget

Mid-weight designer for the largest entertainments company operating in Europe Responsible for all retail design for use in iconic attractions such as Madame Tussauds, Thorpe Park and the London Eye Managing research and co-ordination of new trends and helping design products so they sit together as cohesive ranges Designing prints/visuals from research to CAD to sample Liaising with the marketing departments on new logos/colours/style guides for all new attractions Managing packaging guides for suppliers and factories Extensive collaborations with Dreamworks, FOX, Lionsgate and SONY

Managing research and co-ordination of new trends and forecasts Giving comprehensive presentations to buyers and merchandisers to introduce new trend ideas into forthcoming seasons. Designing hard goods from research to CAD to sample Liaising with suppliers and factories on new processes and techniques Responsible for amending samples when necessary Following the critical path