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Carola Novello

Leather goods Designer
About

Passionate Italian leathergoods designer with a solid background in product development. Emphasizing innate color/material sensibility and dedication to craftsmanship, quality, and luxury. Proficient with Sketches, Mockup and pattern-macking. Thrives in a fast-paced environment, showcasing initiative and a strong work ethic. Committed to adding innovation and precision to every project. Available from mid-July 2024.

Previous Brands
Saint Laurent
Ulla Johnson
Umit benan
HDG communication studio
Rabanne
Work Experience
Junior designer Leathergoods and Jewelry
Sep ‘24 - Now
Rabanne

Assistant designer studio maroquinerie homme
Mar ‘24 - Sep ‘24
Saint Laurent

• Extensive Vintage and material research. • Creating detailed sketches and Photoshop illustration. • Preparation of launch cards with detailed descriptions, sketches and measures. • Preparing Salpa’s and mockups of new shapes. • Making Collection Plan with materials, delivery date and production notes. • Interacting daily with suppliers and factories for sample and production progress.

Women Leather goods designer Assistant
May ‘22 - Aug ‘23
Ulla Johnson

• Innovative & Vintage research of shapes, materials and textures. • Realization of Sketches, Collages, illustrations and mock-up of new shapes. • Working on Metal hardware pieces, making mockups and rendering. • Ensuring precise tech packs for sampling and production. • Realize Color ups, and proto manipulation. • Assemble and maintain design decks, color palettes and linesheet for collection presentations. • Cooperating with the development director by taking care of sample and production progress, contacting suppliers and factories. • Responsible for sample & material organization. • Support the team during fittings, collection presentations and runway prep.

Menswear Junior Designer and Development Assistant
Dec ‘20 - Feb ‘22
Umit benan

• Extensive visual, trend and vintage research • Strong experience in drawing and creating detailed flat sketches and descriptions with measurements using Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign • Supporting the design team in the shooting process of Fall21/22 and Spring Summer 22 collection • Supporting the atelier with sewing adjustments • Creating Linesheets and Fabric book for sales • Management of sample and production progress, contacting suppliers and factories

Designer RTW & coordinator assistant
Oct ‘20 - Dec ‘20
Umit benan

illustration and visuals designer
Jul ‘19 - Dec ‘19
HDG communication studio

• Advertising campaign illustrations • Visual Design management • Photo editing • Graphics and layouts for catalogues and lookbooks

Languages
English - Fluent
French - Work Proficiency
Italian - Native
Education & Training
Raffles Milano
‘18 - ‘21
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Liceo classico musicale Cavour
‘13 - ‘17
High School Diploma
Paris, France