About me
Leather Goods Designer & Developer with a fresh perspective and a fervour for creativity. A recent award winning graduate equipped with a solid foundation in design & development principles, specialising in leather products, able to develop commercial lines of products in 2D and 3D with supportive samples, patterns, and technical packages. Freelancer developing conceptual, as well as commercial projects with a studio space and industrial equipment. Experience of 1 year working in an accessories design team. Professional experience in the fashion retail industry. Seeking for a dynamic role within a creative and diverse team, to apply my expertise in leather products development and achieve new ideas with excellence.
Projects
- 'Leontion' Graduate CollectionDesign inspiration for this collection is informed by the close connection with the sea and the human body. The designer creates a philosophical interpretation of the life near water by exploring natural elements and sensory memory. The feminine body exploration through time informs the collection by mapping ancient Greek sculptures and the female representation in ancient times. Bondage and fetish elements are deployed to tone the close relationship with the body and how it is being treated emo
Work history
Brand Manager Comme des GarçonsSelfridges
London, United KingdomFull Time
- Brand ambassador of COMME des GARÇONS within Selfridges. Delivering expert knowledge about the brand and product lines. Making sure products are merchandised and looked after according to the brand's guidelines and values.
- Providing weekly reports to the brand including trade performance, visual merchandising updates, customer feedback and product performance. Updating the brand about needs for specific lines or styles.
- Floor walk with Visual Merchandising and Buying and Merchandising to manage and maintain best sellers and stock risks, future plans for coming collections and follow up on agreed actions. As well as communicate customers' feedback, product performance on the floor and act as liaison with the brand.
- Embedded a culture within my department and division that supports the “Prep / Perfect / Perform”.
- Taking responsibility for the main Mens' Pop up space hosting new capsule and exclusive collections from a variety of brand such as Giorgio Armani, Zegna x The elder statesman, The elder statesman, Entire studios by keeping in communication with the brands about product trainings, stock efficiency, visual standards and customer feedback.
- Managing and supporting the team's needs in terms of performance, stock availability, training on new seasons, product lines, materials, styling needs such as fittings and alterations.
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FreelancerLeontion
London, United KingdomFreelance
-Using creative ability to design exciting and unique designs for production including creating seasonal trends and materials boards.
-Developing collections and ranges derived from original designs curated to the season, trends, and commercial needs.
-Developing a library of suppliers for materials (leather, hardware, trimmings, miscellaneous) by attending leading trade shows and researching, contacting and creating relationships with local and European suppliers.
-Creating a variety of samples based on traditional and contemporary techniques. Organised in surface samples, construction, samples and trimmings & decorative samples.
-Developing and finalising patterns for samples and final prototypes.
-Completing technical drawings and packages ready for use and production.
- Creating a collection of digital designs and supporting patterns on CLO3D.
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Skills
- Project Management
- Pattern Cutting
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Sourcing Materials
- Design Development
- Leather Work
- Trend Research
- Market Research
- CAD Drawings
- Sewing
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) London College of Fashion, UAL
- London, United Kingdom
BA (Hons) Cordwainers Fashion Accessories: Product Deign & Innovation
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Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignLondon Metropolitan
- London, United Kingdom
Fashion & Textiles
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Awards
Leathersellers Archive AwardLondon College of Fashion, UAL