Selp h a. C .
N Y AM BU RA K UNG’ U
CRE A T I V E LEAD | T E X TILE DESIGNER | DESIGN DIRECTION
ABOUT ME
CON TA C T
Address: Safari Park Gardens ,Nairobi. 375200100. Kenya
Mobile:
+447401993768 +2547401993768
Email:
selphacarey@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Birmingham City University
Masters In Textile and Surface Design
September 2022- January 2024
Kenyatta University
Bachelors in Economics and Statistics 2020
Mar yhill Girls High School
Kenya Cer tificate of Secondar y Education
High school diploma 2013
My name is Selpha Carey, a passionate Textile & Surface Patern designer . I celebrate culture , art and innovation by creating inspirational surface patterns for a global market with a cross-cultural perspective.
WORK EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE TEXTILE & SURFACE PATTERN DESIGNER
September 2024- January 2024
Creating wallpaper design for clients’ homes and office duplexes, editing existing projects ,researching on colour and trend forecast Design For Living, Westlands(Kenya)
DESIGN DIRECTOR (Full-time &onsite)
February 2024-July 2024
Designing Interior residential plans ,concept design board , managing the design team, client onboarding, Colour ,materials and finishes consultant (cmfconsultancy)at Finewood Interiors, Ruiru(Kenya)
FREELANCE TEXTILE &SURFACE PATTERN DESIGNER
June 2023 -January 2024
Creating digital designs for the Spring and Summer Womenswear Collection for the brand, Loviaeno , Dubai(UAE) to capture the client’s theme of waves with a keen interest on a multicoloured summer resort feel
Creating sketches that capture clients' ideas and turning them into designs for screen printing in upholstery projects for Tosheka Textiles,Nairobi.(Kenya)
Responsible for creating graphic design printables and ads that celebrated the Black History Month 2023 in Coventry , UK for the Coventry Central Hall
VOLUNTEER TEXTILE AND SURFACE DESIGNER AT CRAFTSPACE CRAFT CENTRE
February 2023- January 2024
Designed patterns and exhibition displays for the Nurture collection by Shelanu artists. Showcased at Birmingham City University's Jewelry Quarter as part of Craftspace Art Centre's 10th-anniversary celebration.
CEDIA The Centre for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Arts (CEDIA STUDENT CONSULTANT (FASHION, JEWELLERY AND TEXTILE DESIGN FACULTY)
October 2022- November 2023
Presented as a CEDIA representative at the 2023 student voice conference, emphasizing inclusivity and racial diversity in the curriculum. Spearheaded the decolonization initiative to enhance the educational landscape by going through reading lists for the Fashion, Jewellery, and Textile Design faculty, with the purpose of challenging theinformation being taught.
COM
S
• Project management
• Pro cient in crafting intricate textile designs, developing cohesive commercial collections, and creating unique repeat patterns while utilizing CAD skills, A.I., Clo-3D, and a deep understanding of various material properties across multiple industries.
• Sustainable and Circular design principles
• Design admin, virtual assistant & Strategy
• Collaborating across disciplines, integrating insights from economics, statistics, and design to create well-rounded projects
• AVA trained, Adobe Illustrator, Archicad & Photoshop e cient.
PERSONAL Q U ALITIE S
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Adaptable and Analytical.
• Collaborative and Strategic
• Creative and Meticulous.
• Problem solving and Innovative.
REFERENCES
Jasbir Kaur
Director of Postgraduate
Studies.Birmigham City University, Phone;+441213315844
Email; jasbir.kaur@bcu ac uk
Emma Daker
Exhibitions and Project Development Manager
Craftspace Art Centra.
Email:e.daker@craftspace.co.uk
Contact: +447939241880.
Freelance Designer & Visual artist
December 2020-December 2022
Creating Mockup designs and presentation booklets for high-end interior showrooms and Furniture companies .
Created handmade cultural and stone Jewellery for the tradefairs and open markets in the cities of Nairobi , Nakuru and Mombasa
Exhibiting artworks and curating works by local artisans and artists for open house events.Moreso, i represented artists to potential clients and galleries .
Planning,budgetting and managing events for creative businesses and galleries on Public national/international days such as Africa day and Labour day.
CHANAN CLOSET & SELDAH BOUTIQUE/ Sales Assistant
March 2020- December 2021(KENYA) Fulltime & onsite
Successful inventory management, appealing visual displays and customer service.
Processing sales transactions accurately, handling cash, credit card payments, and other forms of payment, and providing receipts and change.
GARDEN OF HOPE FOUNDATION (GOHF) Non- Governmental Organisation
March 2017- December 2017(KENYA
Created a community development framework using careful Google adword strategy and this went to increase internships and volunteering and donations for the NGO.
AWARDS , EXHIBITIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Winner of the George Jackson Travel Fundfacilitating my trip to Scotland gaining a certificate of participation from the Global fashion Conference in November 2023 .
Certification in AVA CAD Specialist Training Level 1 by AVACADCAM group accredited by the textile Institute ,UK & Global Wallcovering Association in 2023.
Certification in Professional mentoring Programme 2022-2023 accredited by Birmingham City University
Windrush exhibition ( textile artist) at the Hive Gallery , Birmingham ,UK.2023
SteamHouse exhibition ( jewellery and artwork) at the Birmingham City university , UK 2023.
The Collective Restaurant and Art Gallery , Nairobi, Kenya 2020 African exhibition by Art Number 23 at the Old Biscuit Factory , London 2019.
Certification in Business Skills Training for Creatives provided by HEVA, implemented by GIZ and Goethe Institut on behalf of the Germany Federal Ministry for Cooperation and Development. 2022
Google Online Marketing Challenge Regional Adwords Business Winner- Africa and the Middle East 2017
Certificate of Completion /Lapid Leaders AfricaLeadership and Entrepreneurship Program 2016