Sophie Walker
About Sophie Walker
Sophie Walker is an experienced artworker and designer based in the United Kingdom, currently working at Tag and Sew Far So Good. She has held various roles in the creative industry, including positions at International Greetings Plc., JD Sports Fashion, and HAVAS LYNX, and has a strong background in textiles and embroidery.
Current Role at TAG
Sophie Walker has been working as an Artworker at TAG since 2020. Her role involves creating visual content and designs that align with the company's branding and marketing strategies. Based in Manchester, England, she has contributed to various projects during her tenure, utilizing her extensive background in design to enhance the company's creative output.
Previous Experience in Design
Sophie Walker has held several positions in the design industry prior to her current role. She worked at International Greetings Plc. as a Mac Designer from 2005 to 2008. Later, she served as an Artworker at JD Sports Fashion plc from 2017 to 2018 and briefly at HAVAS LYNX in 2018. She also worked at Henri Lloyd and Missguided in 2017, each for one month. Her diverse experiences have shaped her skills in various aspects of design.
Educational Background
Sophie Walker studied at Bournemouth College of Art and Design, where she completed an Art Foundation course from 1997 to 1998. She furthered her education at The Manchester Metropolitan University, earning a degree in Printed Textiles from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, she pursued a Master’s Degree in Embroidery at the same institution from 2016 to 2018, enhancing her expertise in textile design.
Freelancing and Workshops
Since May 2016, Sophie Walker has been freelancing for various companies in Manchester, including Regatta and Jet Design. She has also led workshops in machine and hand embroidery for organizations such as Converse and Craft Guerrilla. Her involvement in these workshops reflects her commitment to sharing her skills and knowledge with others in the creative community.
Blog and Teaching Experience
Sophie Walker maintains a blog titled 'Sew Far So Good,' where she catalogs her creative projects and commissions. In addition to her blogging, she has taught sewing classes to beginners at The Thrifty Stitcher Studio, demonstrating her dedication to education and community engagement in the field of design.