With over three years of experience in footwear design, I thrive on blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. My strong commercial and consumer awareness allows me to tailor ideas for diverse market levels, ensuring my creations resonate with a wide audience. I’m dedicated to meticulous attention to detail, constantly seeking to push the boundaries of traditional shoemaking by exploring a variety of techniques! Accomplishments: - Showcase of my graduate collection at the London Fashion Week 22 - Cordwainer's Awards Commendation winner 22 - Cordwainers Jimmy Choo Dato Awards finalist 22 - Finalist at the "Salvatore Ferragamo young talents for Sustainable thinking 2019". - Finalist at the Inditex project 2020 - Finalist at the Drapers Footwear student Awards 2021 and 2022. -Publication of my design in the Sindroms magazine, Pink edition. Instagram: Swann.shoe_design
- Assisting in all departments (Atelier, Footwear & Accessories) - Assisting in the development/mock-ups making of the womenswear & Footwear collection - Studio Assistant duties - Organizing & maintaining the vintage and prototype Archive
- Submit concepts and models for new collections (drawings/models) - Work with the director on design projects - Monitor collections and liaise with product development - Contribute to technical files and data sheets - Dealing with repair and shoes alterations - Working in the showroom to meet the customers and understand their needs.
- Acted as a Brand Ambassador responsible for in-store customer service for ALAÏA Paris. - Achieved weekly sales target of 8-10 sales for every month. - Styling
- Assisting the head milliner with different tasks (design, supplier research etc.) - Hat making (Hat blocking, hand sewing, production development, etc.)
- Collection of shoes design responding to a specific brief - 3D research - Sketching - Product development - Techical file development - Final mock up -Finalist for the Drapers Award 21 with this collection
- Collection of shoes design responding to a specific brief - 3D research - Sketching - Product development - Techical file development - Final mock up
- Collection of shoes design responding to a specific brief - 3D research - Sketching - Product development - Techical file development - Final mock up -Finalist for the Inditex project & Drapers Award 22 with this collection
- Worked on marketing campaigns on social medias and organising 2 major events for brands ( sample sale and customer feedbacks event). - Researching global markets to identify trends, technique and materials - Taking part of the design and production process for S/S 20 shoe and accessory lines (mood board, sketching, designing) - Organising and archiving materials - Contact suppliers and factories regarding the launch of the new accessory line.