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Thomas Ayers

Jewellery and Accessories Designer
About

Passionate about Design and Fashion since a very young age. Enjoys working in a team as much as on individual projects. An individual who has a passion for languages and therefore enjoys working in busy international environments

Previous Brands
Thomas Ayers Jewellery
Stroili
Swarovski
Miroglio Group
Work Experience
Creative Director and Head of Design
Feb ‘18 -
Thomas Ayers Jewellery

• Responsible for overseeing the creative direction and design process of the brand's jewellery collections. . Lead a team of designers, artisans, and craftsmen to create unique and high-quality handcrafted jewellery pieces that resonate with the brand's aesthetic and target audience . Conceptualise new designs, developing product lines. . Manage production processes and oversee costs. . Ensure that the brand's creative vision is consistently reflected inall aspects of the jewellery collection.

Free-lance Accessories & Jewellery Design Consultant
Jan ‘17 -
Thomas Ayers Jewellery

. Design and product development of Hair Accessories Collections: Evita Peroni China; • Design and product development of Jewellery Collections: Shazé India • Responsible for conceptualizing, sketching, and developing. designs that align with current trends and market demands. • Design and product development of Jewellery Collections. • Collaborate with clients or companies to bring their vision to life. • Staying updated on industry trends and materials. • Innovative materials research.

Creative Director
Oct ‘15 - Jan ‘17
Stroili

Delineated brand DNA appropriate for both existing and new business silos • Responsible for elevating design and image of the brand. • Provided leadership to the Design team • Conducted Trends Research • Provided new direction closer to current Fashion trends • Created Inspiration boards directing product team communal goals

Design Manager / Senior Designer
Oct ‘13 - Sep ‘15
Swarovski

Projects: Swarovski Private Label, Cadenzza In-House Brand, Swarovski, Elements, Swarovski Gift Solutions • Design and follow the execution of Jewellery and Accessories set to follow briefing from Marketing and Account Management • Research on current Jewellery trends and Markets • Create and Manage Critical Path from Initial Briefing to Delivery • Develop/maintain relationships with External/Internal Customers • Liaise with Sourcing for final execution of Production

Senior Accessories Designer
Oct ‘12 - Oct ‘13
Miroglio Group

• Fast Fashion Division Torino Italy) Design and Product Development of Accessories range for Motivi and Oltre Collections. (Shoes, Bags, Belts, Scarves and Jewellery) • Research on current Accessories and Colours trends. • Design and Technical Specification of Range & Capsule Collections. • Follow up Suppliers Developments. • Contact European and Far East Suppliers including visits Overseas. • Design of Corporate Hang-tags, Packaging and POS Graphics.

Languages
English
Livorno, Province of Livorno, Italy