French Designer based in NYC and Paris, I am an experienced Senior Designer/ Creative Director with demonstrated history of working in Jewelry Design for famous brands and Private Labels in Paris as well as in the USA. I have an extensive knowledge of design, trend forecasting, sales, production and merchandising for wholesale, private labels and DTC businesses My international career (France-USA-China) led me to develop flexibility and adaptability to different environments and cultures. I acquired a great experience in trend analysis and research of new concepts. Studying history and DNA of the brands I am designing for ensures me any creative development is perfectly aligned with the vision of the company. I master all stages of the creative process (mood boards, hand sketches, CADs, specs and sampling process...) I love every single facet of my job. Being a very curious person, I am always looking for opportunities to learn and grow as a designer as well as a person. I am appreciated for being detail oriented, my listening skills, creativity, leadership, generosity, forward thinking and my versatile designs. My passions for the Arts, Fashion and Travels are my greatest inspirations. I am a team player, I enjoy sharing my experience and build lasting relationships. Here are some of my career highlights: -Designed collections for: Satellite Paris, Les Nereides Paris, Roxanne Assoulin NYC, Isabel Toledo, Bloomingdale's, Saks, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Lord and Taylor, Anthropologie, Free People, Kenilworth Creations, Loft, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic... -Collections Cathy PONS jewelry have been featured at Colette concept store in Paris -Designs featured in International exhibitions such as Premiere Classe, Bijhorca in Paris, Pure in London, Chibi in Milano -Number of my designs were sold at the MOMA store in NYC and MAD store in Paris. -My creations were featured in various worldwild magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Jalouse, Marie-Claire, Numero, Madame Figaro, Soen among many others. #jewelrydesign #jewelrydesigner #stylistebijoux #designerbijoux
I am working as a consultant as Jewelry Designer for different luxury companies in the US, France and Asia.
-Report directly to Martha Berry -Partner with Sales to determine a strategic direction that will help develop business further -Design collections for Private Labels according to their Trend directions and sales reports -Trend analysis, Benchmark in the USA and Europe -Mood boards -Sourcing new material and techniques -In charge of collections from the first drawings to final items -Manipulation and CAD. -Follow up with factories on a daily basis -Merchandising -Principal Designer for Berry Studio, fine jewelry line Designed for: Ann Taylor, Loft, Anthropologie, Free People, Torrid, Berry Brand, Berry Studio...
-Executive board, report directly to the owner Michelle Barry -Define the creative vision and concepts of collections which drive the growth of business -Management of the Design Department (4 jewelry designers, 3 CAD Product Development designers et 14 sample makers) -Schedule/conduct all collections Lydell NYC (33 collections X 5 markets/an) + Design collection for different Private Labels and Department Stores for a total of around 1000 new styles/month -Partner with Sales and define which product will respond best to our clients requests -Ensure that all designs adhere to the brand image/identity and are consistent with market trends as well as business strategies -Direct all phases of the creative process from Trend research to final product including mood board, sketching, designing then managing sampling with our factories in Asia -Benchmark in USA, Europe and Asia, visit our factories in Asia twice a year -Design: manipulation hand drawing and CAD (Photoshop, Illustrator) Design collections for: Lydell NYC, Bloomingdale’s, Saks, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Calypso, Tommy Bahama, Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Banana Republic...
-Direct report to Roxanne Assoulin -Partner with Sales Department -Trend researches -Design collections from the first drawings to the final items. Manipulation, CAD -Coordinate development of samples with our Chinese factories on a daily basis -Merchandising Designed for: J.Crew, J.Crew outlet, Ann Taylor, Loft, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, BR Outlet, Gap, American Eagle Outfitter, Neiman Marcus, Just Fab, Lee Angel…
-One year, living and working in Qingdao, China as Designer, Product Development and sourcing materials for our NYC office -Design lines directly with factories in order to better understand how to get the best prices by choosing the right components and solutions in term of workforce. Manipulation, CAD. -Trend researches and sourcing (Paris, London, Milan, New York, Tokyo, Hong-Kong, China) Merchandising. Designed for: JC Penny, Macy’s, Express, NY&Co, Neiman Marcus, Buckle…
SATELLITE -Master plan of collections and planning -Trend research specially focused on reinventing artisans savoir-faire -Design collections (around 3 collections 100 styles/season) -Manage our suppliers throughout sampling process -Coloring -Technical files -Manipulation and CAD LOVE by SATELLITE -Created and launched the brand, a trendy line targeted for younger women than main SATELLITE line.
-Direction and management of Design department -Design (hand drawing and CAD) jewelry, bags, packagings and specific lines for Japanese market -Forecast new trends, shop, and utilize marketing intelligence sources in France and overseas by attending major trade shows in Paris, London, Milan, New York, Hong Kong, China, and Philippines -Coloring, technical files, sampling -Manage 5 jewelry CAD Designers -Oversee all lines designed including collection plan, selecting suppliers in accordance with the production manager -Manage all scheduling and organization -In charge of overall corporate image by collaborating with the visual identity department.
-Design and production of fashion jewelry collections under Cathy Pons brand on a COLETTE exclusive basis.