Crruntly living in London but willing to relocate in Paris. Footwear and Accessories Developer with nearly 7 years of experience. I work closely with Creative Direction, Design Team and Product Development Team to ensure that the process (from design through to production of samples) meets all deadlines and achieves all quality control, commercial and aesthetic objectives and remains within budget constraints. I'm responsible for seamless, clear and effective communications to make sure that all the involved teams have everything needed (resources, information and direction) to ensure they can complete their roles effectively. In-depth and proven knowledge of Footwear and Leathergoods development in different market segments.
Footwear and Accessories LG/SLG Senior Product Developer / Chargée Développement Produits & Coordination Studio Créatif Working closely with design to support the process of material sourcing, development and prototyping for the seasonal collections. • Support the Collection Director on creation of the development critical path. • Implement the development critical path for each style ensuring deadlines are achieved. • Coordinate the ordering of raw materials for prototypes and samples. • Daily communication with tanneries, suppliers and factories following up of prototype and raw material developments. • Managing the prototype and sample process in collaboration with production and supply chain. • Accountable for the overall management of sampling technical packs, ensuring that the relevant pages and fields are loaded onto PLM.
Work along with artistic director and designers • Material development according to the company's standards • Link between art direction and production/industrial departments • Budget management and price negotiation • Sample room communication management
• Development of 4 Collection per year • consistently getting in touch with Italian and foreign suppliers, go to visit and checking the Far East factories and samples room • keeping in touch and manage an effective communication with Superga Licensees from assigned countries. I'm mainly oriented to : • trend and moodboard research • materials development • shoes spec sheets • quality control and fitting test • budget control and price negotiation I manage the flow of protos and samples, color cards, fabrics and other materials, trimmings and accessories, leather. Managing the SMU (Special Make Up) in collaboration with many international and italian brands.
During the last academic year 2014-2015 at IED Turin, I've had the chance to be a part of the Footwear and Accessories Design Team and create a Fall Winter Collection of Footwear,Bags, Eyewear and Jewels in collaboration with the luxury italian maison Ermanno Scervino. My graduate thesis was inspired by the figure of the Active Woman in the contemporary society and all of my projects draw inspiration from sports.