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Eva-Maria Schmid

Luxury Footwear, Accessories and Fashion Designer | Trend & Consumer Expert | Visual Storyteller
About

Luxury Footwear, Accessories & Fashion Designer | Sustainability & Innovation Enthusiast With a deep passion for luxury design, sustainability, and artistic expression, I specialize in creating footwear, accessories, and fashion collections that fuse craftsmanship with contemporary avant-garde aesthetics. My journey began with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Fashion Design from the Academy of Arts and Design in Basel, where I developed a strong foundation in sustainable creativity and experimental design. A Multidisciplinary Designer with Global Experience: My work has taken me across Europe, shaping my aesthetic and expanding my creative vision. I have designed over 250 unique pieces, each deeply rooted in art, identity, and storytelling. My background includes hands-on experience in some of the most exciting fashion houses: ✨ Roger Vivier, Paris – As a Footwear Design Assistant, I contributed to exclusive collections, developing trend research, material sourcing, sketching and creating technical drawings for luxury shoes and accessories, creating visual simulations in Photoshop & Illustrator, designing accessories that complemented the brand’s footwear collections and developing technical files for production, ensuring precision and high-quality execution. ✨ Han Kjøbenhavn, Copenhagen – As a Haute Couture & Ready-to-Wear Design Assistant, I designed shoes and garments showcased at Copenhagen Fashion Week and contributed to the brand’s Alter Showroom collection in Shanghai. From draping and sewing to finalizing pieces for the runway, I was involved in every stage of development. ✨ Rave Review, Stockholm – At this sustainable fashion label, I designed accessories, luxury garments, styled editorial looks, and played a key role in crafting upcycled garments for Milan Fashion Week. I also launched the brand’s TikTok channel, showcasing my ability to blend creativity with digital storytelling. Trend & Consumer Awareness: I have a strong intuition for emerging trends and consumer desires, ensuring my designs resonate with contemporary audiences. My experience in marketing and social media strategy has allowed me to create engaging, high-impact content that enhances brand visibility. 🔹 Expertise: Footwear, Accessories & Clothing Design | Haute Couture & RTW | Trend Analysis & Consumer Insight | Styling & Color Theory | Sketching & Digital Rendering | Technical Files | Marketing & Social Media Strategy | Visual Storytelling 🔹 Passionate about merging art, identity, and craftsmanship to shape the future of luxury design.

Previous Brands
Roger Vivier
HAN Kjøbenhavn
Rave & Review
REVUE
SCHEPPERHEYN
Thom Browne, Inc.
ASM Aerosol-Service AG
Work Experience
Design Assistant Footwear
Sep ‘24 - Feb ‘25
Roger Vivier

Ready-to-wear and Atelier Design Assistant
Jan ‘24 - May ‘24
HAN Kjøbenhavn

Design Assistant & Content Creator
May ‘23 - Oct ‘23
Rave Review

Creative Director
Jul ‘21 - Aug ‘24
REVUE

Fashion Designer
Oct ‘17 - Mar ‘18
SCHEPPERHEYN STORE

Art Basel Assistant
Jan ‘17 - Jan ‘17
Thom Browne

Haute Couture
Jan ‘16 - Jan ‘16
ASM Aerosol-Service AG

Languages
English - Fluent
French - Native
German - Native
Recommendations
Anonymous
Direct manager - CEO, REVUE
Jul 2021 - Aug 2024

I had the pleasure of working closely with Eva-Maria at REVUE, where she served as Creative Director. She is an exceptionally creative and hardworking professional, always bringing fresh ideas and innovative solutions to the table. Her passion for design, strategic mindset, and dedication to excellence made a significant impact on our projects and brand development. Eva-Maria has a unique ability to blend artistic vision with business objectives, ensuring that creativity not only stands out but also drives results. She was a true asset to the team, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, visionary, and committed leader in the creative space!

Education & Training
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
‘19 - ‘21
Master's degree
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
‘15 - ‘19
Bachelor's degree
Lycée Saint-Joseph Avignon
‘13 - ‘15
Bac STD2A
Lycée Denis Diderot - Marseille
‘12 - ‘13
BAC STD2A
Paris, France