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Donato Vitone

Bags & Accessories Designer
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About

Senior Accessories designer specialized in Women's and Men's leather goods, slg’s and belts with 9 years of demonstrated history in the industry. I am able to develop a project following the entire creative process, from concept/moodboards and color palettes to the final pre production sample. Strong computer skills and a proficient knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Meticulous attention to details and a high level of expertise in developing advanced techpacks format. Significant understanding of upcoming trends, new materials and innovative hardware techniques, strong sense of colour combination and details. Managing the time in the best way possible, I have the ability to work efficiently on more than one collection and category simultaneously. I'm a valid and responsible team member, collaborative and reliable, with a strong problem solving, always ready to give creative inputs during the entire process. I work closely with the product development and merchandising team, along with rtw and footwear department where I share ideas to create a strong and cohesive collection.

Previous Brands
Scanlan Theodore
Calvin Klein
KARL LAGERFELD
Saint Laurent
CNMI Camera Nazionale della moda Italiana
Sara Battaglia
Andrea Pompilio
WOMADE
My_CreativeRoom
Maurizio Pecoraro
Work Experience
Senior Woman leather goods designer
Feb ‘24 -
Scanlan Theodore

Driving the design and development of the Accessories Collection department, with a focus on bags and belts. Key responsibilities: - Designing the entire bags and belts collection, from concept to final product - Sourcing leathers and other materials through fairs and agents - Overseeing product development, from the first prototype to the production sample - Sourcing and visiting factories to ensure quality and execution

Senior Men’s accessories Designer
Aug ‘21 - Jan ‘24
Calvin Klein

Accessories designer for Calvin Klein main line men's collection. Collaborated with LG's leadership and Creative Director to shape new concepts and establish a strong visual identity for the brand. In charge of the design of men's bags, belts, hardwares, and small leather goods.

Woman Accessories Designer
Apr ‘16 - Jun ‘21
KARL LAGERFELD

- Handbags and Small Leather goods designer for the Woman Main Line Collection - Development of digital and hand drawing sketches proposals - Full scale digital tech packs (Illustrator) - Digital realistic renderings (photoshop) - Development of prints, logos and artworks in line with the seasonal concept. - Trend research, moodboards, development of new concepts and ideas - Working closely with the product development and merchandising team - Seasonal prototypes review and tech packs correction - Market and design research through store checks, selected country visits, fairs, suppliers and own research - Business trips to Asia for tech packs handover and prototypes review ------------------- - Managing the entire Accessories Outlet Collection Woman and Man, Small leather goods and soft accessories, included the development of prints and artworks across the whole soft accessories category)

Accessories Designer
Apr ‘15 - Mar ‘16
Saint Laurent

- Digital rendering of bags and small leather goods (Photoshop) new colour options, material combinations, seasonal applications, new technique proposals - Digital and hand drawings bags proposals - Full scale digital tech packs, cardstock mockups - Digital placement of embroideries and prints on full scale tech packs - Web and store research of vintage bags, accessories, details, hardware, materials to rework and develop for new concepts - Working closely with the Pattern Making and the Product Development team

Next Generation contest
Nov ‘14 - Nov ‘14
CNMI Camera Nazionale della moda Italiana

Finalist at "Next Generation" contest, organised by The National Chamber for Italian Fashion.

Accessories designer
Oct ‘14 - Feb ‘15
Sara Battaglia

- Free hand illustrations of bags and small leather goods - Digital renderings with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator - Moodboards and research for new seasonal concepts - Contact with suppliers for the research of new materials and fine leathers

Designer rtw womenswear/menswear
Apr ‘14 - Sep ‘14
Andrea Pompilio

- Trend research for moodboards - Research of vintage clothings - Digital color options of technical drawings (Photoshop) - Artistic illustrations - Free hand and digital technical illustrations - Creation of digital prints for shirts

Womade#7 Exhibition
Feb ‘14 - Feb ‘14
WOMADE

Exhibitions for new talents

My personal exhibition
Nov ‘13 - Nov ‘13
My_CreativeRoom

My first personal exhibition of two capsule collections women's wear produced by me.

Campagna vendite 2012/ 2013
Jan ‘13 - Feb ‘13
Maurizio Pecoraro

Accoglienza clienti e vestiarista presso showroom/ ufficio stile Maurizio Pecoraro durante la campagna vendite collezione inverno 12/13.

Languages
English - Work Proficiency
Italian - Native
Amsterdam, Netherlands