This document provides a summary of Kirsty McMutrie's work experience, skills, education, and interests. She has over 5 years of experience as a photographic stylist and space planner. Her skills include styling photoshoots for magazines and clients, prop sourcing, set dressing, and working with photographers and art directors. She has a BA in Interior Design from the University of Huddersfield and experience as a junior interior designer and space planner. Her interests include crafts, design, photography, and cycling.

1. KIR
STY
MCMUTRIE
a: Manchester
e: kem@kirstymcmutrie.com
t : 07845- 328- 986
w: www.kirstymcmutrie.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
INTERESTS & ACHIEVEMENTS
EDUCATION
PERSONAL PROFILE
SKILLSInterpersonal
Communicational – written, verbal & oral
Company representative
Teamwork
Organisational
Project management
Task co-ordination
Problem solving
Leadership & teambuilding
Hand drawing - quick sketching & rendering
AutoCAD
Adobe package – Photoshop, InDesign,
Illustrator, Lightroom, Bridge
Wordpress
SketchUp
Photography
Microsoft package – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Space Planning
Concept work
Model building - hand & computerised
Developing presentation documents
Awarded a years placement at the prestigious international Architect and Interior Design firm, careyjones as a winner of the 'careyjones 2007 Design
Competition'
Participated in an unsupported charity car rally in the summer of 2013 driving a total of 11,000 miles and raising £1000 for Keswick Mountain Rescue
Team
Arts Ambassador and volunteer at Pyramid arts centre in Warrington. This includes: attending, participating and contributing to events, promotion,
marketing, networking and attending monthly meetings
Cycling| Diving| Pilates
Crafts| Design| Photography| Sketching – attend a life drawing class once a week
Photographic Stylist Assistant | Stylist
Freelance
Client: Hangar Seven, Checkland Kindleysides, Lucy Gough
Brands: ASDA, John Lewis, New Look, Jet2, DFS, Arthouse, Kitchen Designer
April 2015 – Present
Styling:
- Stylist on four page spread for magazine including front cover on a still life shoot, working with an Art Director, Photographer, Account Holder and
four clients
- Stylist on xmas giftguide shoot, interpretation of brief and liasing with clients to ensure imagery represented the brand and was to their
specifications
- Stylist within a small team of Creatives responsible for prepping and dressing several stands at an international exhibition (Heimtextil)
- Stylist on client brochure shoot showcasing kitchen appliances and units, responsible for brief interpretation, prop sourcing and buying, prepping
food, cleaning set, styling set and working with the photographer and art director to ensure the brief was met within the time scale and budget
- Dresser within a small styling team for several hospitality businesses tasked with dressing establishments for the seasonal period
- Responsible for personal book keeping, sourcing new clients as well as developing and maintaining existing client relations
Assisting:
- Assisting Stylists on large scale photoshoots on numerous Advertising Campaigns
- Responsible for picking nominations, preparing props and products and set dressing photoshoot
- Sourcing props and products from a variety of stores and hire shops, negotiating price and hire times
- Liaising with stylists, photographers, merch and set builders to ensure a smooth running and stick to shoot schedule
- Impeccable organisation and time management and as well initiative to perform my role to a high standard
[Personal sabbatical between 2010-2015]
Space Planner
Facilities Management, Wigan Borough Council
September 2009 – March 2010
- Aided in the re-design and implementation of re-accommodating the borough's 4000 Government employees into existing premises using
innovative design methods. A practical and problem solving approach was needed at all stages to effectively communicate and deliver the objectives
to stringent time, efficiency and budget deadlines
- Prepared presentations from draft to final stage, delivering cohesive and coherent office plans primarily using AutoCAD and included the innovative
use of 3D SketchUp models
- Presented to internal and external clients, negotiating at each stage, whilst mediating with co-existing departments and making amendments to suit
all as well as adhering to briefs
- Closely worked with all employees to gain their professional respect and trust; The Facilities Management's goal was to create a more streamlined,
efficient working environment which meant disruption for all employees until completion
- Worked across multiple departments and teams, both remotely and at head office. Co-ordination within the different levels in the organisation
required high levels of communication and listening skills
Junior Interior Designer
careyjones interiors, Leeds
September 2007 – September 2008
- Worked on the initial concept design and pitch, involving design development, presentation packages and research
- Responsible for presentations, visuals and assisted on working drawing packages
- Created numerous proposals on Adobe Photoshop, developing skilled knowledge and use
- Project managed a small scale office re-design from brief to completion
- Closely worked with senior team members accompanying on site visits, liaised with suppliers, attended external meetings, pitched to clients and
answered their queries
- Other work included: schedule of works, task sheets, meeting minutes, drawing issue sheets, ceiling and lighting plans, mood and sample boards,
stock filing of AutoCAD templates, an image and resource library and general office duties
Scope of work: private residencies, hotels, restaurant and bar, office refurb, student housing, fitness centres, casinos and ghd showroom and
headquarters
BA – Interior Design, The University of Huddersfield 2005-2009
Award: 2:1 with Honours (placement course)
Final Year Project: Designed, developed and presented the proposal of an 'Art Hostel' within Berlin's art and tourist district.
Independent research was undertaken within a 4 day trip to Berlin to ascertain a suitable site, contacts and gather information
Modules Included: Professional Practice and Design Project Management, Major Design Project, Research Study & several small
Design Projects
BTEC Diploma – Priestley College, Warrington 2004-2005
Award: Foundation Studies (Art and Design) – Pass
I am a Creative Designer with a love of
good design, specialising in Interior
Photographic Styling. Passionate, skilled
and experienced to work effectively and
consistently in a fast paced, creative
environment. I am seeking to develop and
build upon my career in the photographic
styling industry, to gain more experience
and to grow my skill set within a creative
environment. Working with fellow
Designers and Stylists and contibuting to
projects which I will have a real impact on
whilst working to sustain and grow a long
lasting, rewardng career