About me
I am an enthusiastic Accessories Designer with a strong background in design and development of women’s and men’s accessories collection. I have solid experience of working within the luxury fashion industry and I am very committed to the quality of the product.
I have excellent organisational skills with ability to organise and prioritise workload and I am able to work in a very fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
I am skilled at building good relationships with factories/suppliers on a daily basis and I have a proven ability to follow all development processes of products from sketches to production line.
In addition I am proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and Corel Draw, sketching ability, mood boards and a good understanding of shapes, proportions, constructions, colour, prints, materials and trims.
Work history
Owner & Creative
Online sales
- Responsible for designing and developing of women’s accessories collection including necklaces, bracelets, hair accessories, bags, belts and knits.
- Researching new ideas, concepts, materials, shapes and constructions.
- Creating digital mood and trends boards.
- Sourcing and purchase raw materials and trims.
- Responsible for all graphic materials and visual identity.
Senior Accessories Designer
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Luxury brand
- Responsible for designing and developing of women’s and men’s accessories collection, including leather, synthetic, canvas and ecologic handbags. Small leather goods including belts and wallets. Soft accessories including hats, gloves, scarves, knits. Footwear. Swimwear & Lingerie. Jewellery including necklaces, bracelets, hair accessories and especial pieces for catwalk.
- Preparation of mood boards and colour palettes in line with a seasonal theme working closely with the design team and creative director.
- Sourcing and developing raw materials.
- Creating tech packs with full spec detail for internal / international factories and closely monitoring the development process.
- Working in a fast-paced atmosphere and liaising with factories/suppliers.
- Identifying possible issues of construction, feasibility of product, and offer possible alternatives or solutions.
- Fitting sessions to approve the samples and ensure that all test pieces is carried out and sealing for production.
- Monitoring spreadsheet of all production with the buyers.
- Working closely with Visual merchandising team at lookbook photoshoots.
- Presentation of the collection for the Buyers, Managers and Sales Assistant.
- Travelling twice a year (Europe / NY) for research and attend industry trade shows.
- Full participation in the catwalks of São Paulo Fashion Week, 8 issues.
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Skills
- Jewellery
- Accessories
- Design
- Product Development
- Photoshop
- Organisational Skills
- Mood Boards
- Ilustrator
- Eye for Detail
- Design Development
- Handbags
- Drawing Sketching
- Soft Accessories
- Small Leather Goods
- Swimwear Lingerie
Education
BA Fashion Design
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RIO DE JANEIRO - BRAZIL
BA Graphic Design
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