HELLO
Textile Designer, specialising in home textiles across print and jacquard,
with a strong balance of hands-on design expertise and team leadership. Currently leading trend forecasting, sourcing, design, and product development for bedding, napery, and décor across six brands, including the successful launch of the in-house brand Luxotic.com.au. Ensures all collections are commercially relevant, brand-aligned, and fully production-ready.
Life is outstanding, let's make it beautiful.
Zoe Mahony Design
Sydney-based Textile Designer ;
My Key strengths include : trend forecasting, textile print & jacquard design, collection development, CAD and spec preparation, production and sourcing co-ordination, stakeholder presentations, and team leadership.
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In my current position achievements for 2025 include contributing to account growth through commercially focused design and successful range execution. I have lead the design team and contributed to the design and launch of a new in house collection of hand crafted maximalist bedding for the Australian market.
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My experience is in Australian and European RTW markets with roles in design, production, supply chains, and marketing. I am a seasoned undergrad and post-grad educator, having taught fashion and textile design, design thinking, communication, and new technologies. I graduated with First Class Honours from UTS's renowned Bachelor of Design Fashion and Textiles. Then received the Churchill Fellowship and have written on design studio practice in England, Belgium, and France. My University of NSW APA-funded research explores collaboration, aesthetics, identity, and technology. Throughout my career, I have engaged in curating, exhibiting, and freelance design projects.
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"KOCO engaged Zoe
(as Creative Designer) to support our first KOCOMania Retail Theatre runway show. She was always there, hands on and practical and is especially good at attention to detail. It was a pleasure to work with her."
Danielle Chiell CEO.
KoCo - Knit One Change One
“It’s absolutely beautiful!!! I am so happy there will be a permanent place to honour, celebrate and remember him (Dr Dean Jarrett). It’s beautiful and really moving”
Professor Robynne Quiggin Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Director, Jumbunna Institute
University Technology Sydney
Business School