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Since 2012 Great By Sandie :
Designer Free-Lance women handbags and leathergoods.
Creation and development of handbags, Small leathergoods and belts for women.
Creation and development of new lines Variations of existing lines.
Sketch freehand and CAD (Photoshop/ Illustrator)
Provid technical drawings with construction focuses, reinforcement, dimensions, ...
2011 to 2012 Sequoia Paris :
Studio Manager handbags / accessories women- Art Director Pierre Hardy.
Creation from concept to final product collections of handbags, Small leathergoods and belts.
Analyze and associate fashion trends with the DNA of the brand, commitment to innovation, as well as the marketing strategy. Creation of trend panels.
Repositioning feminine and fashion.
Creation and development of shapes, color schemes, textiles, leather, printed pattern and hardware.
Shopping and visiting trade shows
Creation and development of new lines (7 lines)-Variation of existing lines. (20 lines)
Creation and monitoring of the collection plan.
Sketch freehand and CAD (Photoshop / Illustrator) - Creation of detailed technical drawings with construction focuses, reinforcement, dimensions, ...
Update product sheets, common with the Production Direction.
Work directly with suppliers and follow up their deadlines and cost. (Europe, Asia and Morocco)
Control, correction, fitting and validate prototypes and lab-dips.
Orient and choose with the Merchandising team defining themes, products \"hero\", visual, media, look-books ...
Presentation of the collection to international buyers.
2005 to 2011 Cheuksing Development :
Accessories Designer women- men- kids- Giorgio Armani, Victor&Rolf, Cacharel, YSL, Diesel, Ralph Lauren, Stella McCartney.
Manufacturer of bags, luggage, pouches, accessories and packaging associated with products of leading brands of luxury cosmetics.
Taking briefs from clients.
Creation of trend book specific to each brand and universe.
Creation and development of models and accessories lines Institutional or seasonal.
Sketch freehand and CAD (Photoshop / Illustrator), creating detailed technical drawings with construction drawings, reinforcement, dimensions, ...
Relationship with suppliers and followed their time / money. (Asia)
Control and validation of prototypes, lab-dips and customer presentation.
Negociate prices of production based on order quantities.
Shooting for sales books.
Quality control and sampling report on production.
Shopping and visiting trade shows.
2004 to 2005 Paco Rabanne Paris :
Handbag Designer / accessories for the « first ligne »- Art Director Rosemary Rodriguez then Patrick Robinson.
Creation from concept, to final product collections of handbags, shoes, small leather goods and jewelry.
Creation of trend panels, shapes, colors, accessories for every season and pre-collection.
Creation and development of new lines - variation of existing lines.
Sketches, roughs by hand and CAD (Photoshop / Illustrator), creation of technical drawings.
Relationship with suppliers and factories.
Control of prototypes and updated data sheets production.
Following of the billing and budget.
Establishment of the showroom for sales.
Shopping and trade shows.
Assistant on fashion show.
2002 to 2004 Bureau de Style Fernando Guzman Luxembourg :
Fashion Designer RTW and « Haute Couture »- Art Director Alain Boix.
Creating unique designs for prestigious events, ready to wear for various brands and uniforms.
Design and craft unique pieces in the spirit of \"haute couture\" for the opening ceremony of the Tour de France.
Design of Bagni Angelo sportswear collection Spring / Summer 2005.
Organization of the young designers fashion show Axion Fashion Fashion Night.
Economic Mission in Montreal and trade show Futurallia.
Buyer on \"Première Vision\" Paris.
Assistant on the fashion show Jewellery Schroeder.
DVD Flash Illustrator - New uniform Belgian Police/ assistant designer.
Jully 2001 José Lévy Paris :
Stage: Assistante styliste prêt à porter et accessoires hommes- direction artistique José Levy.
Illustrator and production of books sales
Quality control of prototypes
Assistant to the parade.
( s k i l l s )
Designer experience with excellent taste level, strong color and texture sense
Global market and development experience with seasonal trends, themes, concepts, color, fabric, and styling as well as the ability to translate this market/trend insight into accurate future seasonable forecasts and commercially-viable products
Experience with leather, textiles, synthetic, lined and unlined.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with international manufacturers and suppliers ensuring correct product execution
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as with a team, strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlines.
High level of attention to detail and product execution.
Demonstrated proactive thinking and problem solving ability
Strong listening skills and experience in assimilating product feedback
( d i p l ô m e s )
2002 - Technician Patent Fashion Design / European Bachelor Of Fine Arts. Condé International Decorative Arts, Nancy.
2001 - TOEIC : 770 score.
2000 - Graduated STI Arts Appliqués Lycée Saint Vincent de Paul, Algrange.
( l a n g u a g e s )
- French English: fluent Italian: notions German: notions
( a w a r d s )
Press Prize winner of the chocolate hats contest and sets illustrator on the Salon du Chocolat, Luxemburg 2003.
Exhibition of the hats at the Brussel Chocolate Museum. 2003
Finalist on the contest « Young designers Pronuptia » wedding dresses, Paris 2001.
Finalist on the Fabrics Creation contest with Jean-Paul GAULTIER as president, Lyon 2001.
