About

Amber James graduated in 2009 from University of The Arts, Camberwell College with a BA in Graphic Design.

After studying the fundamentals of visual communication and traditional screen printing techniques she decided to combine her passions and set up a Textile Design label called BAM.

She produced several collections and exhibited at many events as well as working freelance for other Fashion designers. 

In 2013 she founded The Pattern Guild with fellow designer Fergus McDonnell to combine their shared taste for beautiful geometric patterns and high quality products.

Since then they have produced a successful range of products featured in The Guardian, The Telegraph and Marie Claire, sold in prestigious shops such as The Royal Academy, The Southbank Centre, Isetan Department Store in Japan, Institute of Contemporary Arts, and YCN.

Professional Experience

2013-2020
Managing Director - The Pattern Guild, London

2018
Product Designer - Stidston Swimwear, Bespoke Accessories

2017
Graphic Designer - Hair by Joel, illustrations and layout for book on hair braiding
Graphic Designer - Gosnells Mead, poster for The South London Barrel Festival

2016
Surface Designer - Gosnells Mead, label for limited edition bottles

2015
Surface Designer - SMUG, pattern design and limited edition product range
Surface Designer - 3rd Rail, pattern design for limited edition t-shirts

2014
Graphic Designer - Lyonard, website and logo design for fashion designer

2009-2013
Managing Director - BAM Textile Design, London

2012
Graphic Designer - Medi Evil Collective, website and photography
Textile Designer - Mootown Cheesemakers, screen printed banner
Textile Designer - People of Print, limited edition tie-dyed garments

2011
Textile Designer - Collect London, limited edition range of dip dyed garments
Graphic Designer - Riyka, website, logo and business card design
Graphic Designer - Alsinger Copenhagen, logo design

2010
Textile Designer - Lyonard, embroidery for Knitwear Collection S/S 2011
Workshop Assistant - TATE Britain, Portfolio Advice Day
Teaching Assistant - University of the Arts London, Creative Summer University

2009
Teaching Assistant - University of the Arts London, Democracy by Design Course
Fashion Design - Orschel-Read, Bespoke Embroidery for menswear collection A/W 2010

2008
Teaching Assistant - Stephen Lawrence Centre, Creative Summer University