Leah Schier
Warriewood,NSW
Summary
Recent graduate of Bachelor of Fashion Design at Fashion Design Studio (FDS) TAFE Ultimo, producing 8 body runway graduate collection 'Memento Mori', with strong background in creative design, pattern making, and fabric selection. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams to bring innovative ideas to fruition and adapt to evolving project needs, developing fashion collections, garment fittings and all levels of production. Known for delivering high-quality results and maintaining exemplary standards in all projects, ensuring reliability and fluid adaptability in fast-paced environments. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, garment construction, and trend analysis. Various internship experiences that include large scale production, and small scale bespoke work. Has a special interest in evening wear and is experienced within couture dressmaking and embellishment.
Professional portfolio of previous works is available upon request.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Design Intern
Rebecca Vallance
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Collaborated on trend research to inform seasonal collections.
- Maintained organized samples and materials for easy access.
- Aided in the preparation of presentations for client meetings.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining organized and clean design studio spaces.
- Expanded knowledge of global market trends through consistent monitoring of competitor activities and industry publications.
- Developed seasonal and brand style guides to promote organization.
- Oversaw production fashion line from concept to completion.
- Enhanced overall product presentation through meticulous steaming and garment prep for promotional events and visual displays.
- Assisted garment fittings, photos and embellishment placement for production.
Fashion Design Intern
D'amico Couture
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted within one-on-one client fittings, assisting within bespoke fit of garments, and client feedback.
- Hand and machine sewing of toiled and final garments of bespoke wedding, evening and cocktail wear.
- Hand sewing of delicate beading and lace embellishment trims, and making of custom headwear.
- Preparation of garment production, including fabric cutting, fusing, ironing and overall organisation.
Education
Bachelor of Fashion Design - Fashion Design
Fashion Design Studio
TAFE, Ultimo 04-2026
Skills
- Fashion illustration, sketches and technical drawings
- Garment construction, sewing and patternmaking
- Teamwork and collaboration of design collections
- Graphic design utalising Adobe photoshop, illistrator and indesign
- Proficient in garment fitting
- Couture dressmaking, corsetry and hand embellishment
Timeline
Fashion Design Intern
Rebecca Vallance
03.2025 - 05.2025
Fashion Design Intern
D'amico Couture
08.2024 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Fashion Design - Fashion Design
Fashion Design Studio