Smart-working from Hamburg, I developed 10 sets (looks) for FW Collection from Moodboards inspirational trends, to sketching total set looks to final technical drawing. Fully immersed in the product process, I also create detailed Xlsx worksheets for each style.
Working in a very full immersed product environment, I am responsible for: - Collection research; - Identifying keys silhouettes, fabrics/yarn, colors palettes (lab dips confirmation) and trims relevant for the each new collection; - Creating, grouping the collection and selected buying samples for Knitwear collection; - Creating, designing and developing sweatshirts, bottoms, jerseys & knitwear (SS collection); - Travelling abroad and working with the overseas team developing proto samples; - Partnering with technicians to follow product development from 1st proto until SMS and PPSamples - Support the purchase team with price follow up and negotiations (extra task)
I have coordinated design development tasks within strict timescales and budgets for the Fashion industry. I worked as a Designer consultant focused on womenswear apparel: from knitwear to tailoring and more product categories. I explored colours, trend design and how this can be translated for each customer's individual needs. Experience Capabilities: - Womenswear/ Knitwear Mood/ Colour/ Trend Analysis (Color Cards) - Technical Packs - Collection Line up - Artworks - Branding & Logo Development
My first international experience abroad as Womenswear Designer and Supervisor for Riva Club collection team. Style & Product in charge of womenswear Medium-High target, definition of the SS 2016 collection: Trend research and applications to the collections; Color card Selection; Mood boards (collections styles and inspirations); Technical flat; Fabrics/ Yarn selection; Tech packs; Fitting/ Quality control. Supporting the photo production team.
Fitting trends research and market analysis, research of materials, fabrics and Yarns; sketching, technical drawings in compliance with established targets. Managing the whole collection from graphics and customizations of the garments to Pattern design (Jacquard/ intarsia or prints) and Product development (quality control and close contact with Italian production facilities by email or phone).
In my 8 years in Bluekitchen Studio I have grown from Junior to Womenswear Designer skilled at collection development through sketching till full production development. Definition of the Collection: - Trends research, color palettes, silhouettes (Exhibition, store checks, work-trips); - Fabrics/ Yarns selection through exhibitions or suppliers proposal-research; - Technical drawings + Illustrations - Trims and labeling selection; Product development: - Worksheet of each product, proto samples & Sms fitting - Missions to European & Asian supplier (Factories) Brands: Kocca, Love Therapy by Fiorucci, Fracomina, Seven7, Joe Gambino etc.