Lifestyle-oriented creative expert based in New York with deep-seated passion around sustainability and Design.

Head of Design and Co-Founder of Les Marteau, creative consulting studio based in New York City.
Unique international mindset stemming from success in corporate and entrepreneurial work environments. Increasing responsibility and diversified experience with more than a decade of success across Creative Direction, Branding and Fashion Design.

Responsible for leading creative projects, navigating trends and design strategy for brands and companies like Salvatore Ferragamo, Jean Paul Gaultier, Guy Laroche, Yamamay Group, Aquascutum, Kiton and Lacoste.

I had the opportunity to work with incredible entrepreneurs and female led business to make their dreams happens. Between these I've rebranded the jewelry brand Kelly Fletcher, from the branding strategy, to the packaging going through the company vision, values and positioning; Cybele New York a vitamin supplement that promote a specific lifestyle and wellbeing to find balance between body, work and soul. I was also coordinating and developing a marketing and communication project for Lacoste employee with the aim to create a sense of community, inclusivity and collaboration between the different departments.

Knowledgeable across end-to-end design and product development processes. Adept at capturing and translating ever-evolving market trends into top-selling products. Developing engaging collateral for clients that tells a story through strategic visual impactful images.

Highly effective and enthusiastic leader with proven talent for managing high-performing in-house and remote design teams, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders, and consistently delivering desirable business outcomes.

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AREA OF EXPERTISE

• Design Direction
• Brand Design (Brand Strategy/Visual Identity)
• Graphic Design
• Fashion/Jewelry Design
• Market Research/Trend Analysis
• In-store Merchandising
• Creative Solutions
• Illustration - Procreate
• Adobe Creative Suite

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Won 1st Prize at "Mio Magazine Fashion Talent". Italian competition in collaboration with Camera della Moda, Milan.
• Secured coverage of Les Marteau design in 40 international publications, including Vogue UK, Vogue Italy, Glamour, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Donna Moderna and L'Officiel, as well as european newspapers and fashion blogs.
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Visit my website at: www.lesmarteau.com