Designer maille / Knitwear designer
I did researches for inspirations, created mood boards, selected yarns, stitches and trims. I analyzed new trends constantly to make sure the knitwear design was on point with the forecasting and customers expectations and desires. I designed both with hand-drawn and technical sketches and was part of the development process from concept to final product. I worked closely with the rest of the team to ensure design feasibility and make sure that deadlines were met. I participated to every fittings, photoshoots and presentations. I was also in charge of the implementation of embroidery and print placements on knitwear pieces.
Newly-established sustainable knitwear On-demand production, conscientiously picked materials and mindful designs. Within a small team i was given a lot of responsabilities on the entire creative and production process: moodboards inspiration, developping samples, draping, flat-drawing, pattern making, fittings...
High-end, luxury knitwear company based in Monaco Creation and development of knits for Chanel
Trend agency. My main task was to analyze and envision changes and aspirations in consumers’ lifestyle and desires in order to forecast future macro and micro trends. Research and development of “creative tools”: summaries of key elements in colors, materials, prints and shapes.
Learning at a french luxurious lace factory that provides textile for Haute couture and high end lingerie
Conception et réalisation de broderies pour les pages modes/déco Marie Claire idées (n°113 & 126) Design and production of a set of embroideries for the fashion/lifestyle magazine Marie claire Idées (n°113 & 126)
Translator for the American jewellry brand The Giving Keys at during the Bijorhca international trade show
Helped create and develop editorials. Scouting for models and locations & assist on all the fashion photoshoots.
I worked with Chloé for over a year. She has a very strong knowledge of the technical aspects of knitwear (particularly the specificities of different printing techniques on cashmere), a great mindset, a true team player, highly motivated and committed, and extremely creative (especially through her passion for handmade work, embroidery, and textile creation).