About Marilou
French
Native or bilingual
English
Conversational
Experience
- Les Importations N&N inc.Fashion Designer / Technical Designer / CoordinatorFASHION AND COSMETICSJanuary 2020 - May 2026 (6 years and 4 months)Québec, CanadaDesign and Development:Lead the seasonal creation process for children's collections (newborn, infant, and junior), from initial trend forecasting and moodboard creation to finalizing sketches, prints, and color palettes.Technical Execution:Produce comprehensive technical packs (spec sheets, construction notes, and graphic/print placement) and collaborate with technical teams during fitting sessions to ensure product quality.Production and Sourcing:Manage the approval process for all materials (fabrics, prints, trims) and maintain clear communication with overseas manufacturers to ensure production deadlines are met.Artistic Direction and E-commerce:Oversee the art direction for photoshoots and manage the writing of bilingual (FR/EN) product content for digital platforms.
- Souris MiniTechnical Designer / CoordinatorFASHION AND COSMETICSOctober 2019 - January 2020 (3 months)Québec, CanadaTechnical Execution:Produce comprehensive technical packs adapted to the specifics of children's wear (spec sheets, construction notes, and graphic/print placement) and collaborate with technical teams during fitting sessions to ensure product quality.Production and Sourcing:Manage the approval process for all materials (fabrics, prints, trims) and maintain clear communication with overseas manufacturers to ensure production deadlines are met.
- La maison SimonsTechnical Designer / CoordinatorFASHION AND COSMETICSMay 2017 - September 2020 (3 years and 4 months)Québec, CanadaDesign and Development:Conduct trend research and strategic monitoring on social media to define color, fabric, and print directions for each season. Collaborate closely with the Twik buyer (dresses and skirts) to co-create new styles and design original prints using Illustrator and Photoshop.Technical Execution:Create complete technical sheets, including vector sketches, construction specifications, print measurements, and color charts. Actively collaborate with the technical team during fitting sessions to resolve garment construction challenges.Production and Sourcing:Work synergistically with the estimation (quotation) team for style submission and pricing. Follow up on production in English with overseas manufacturers, manage rigorous material approvals (fabrics, colors, prints, trims), and ensure strict adherence to deadlines.
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Education
- Bachelor in Fashion Management and DesignÉcole supérieure de mode (ESM), ESG UQAM2012Concentration Design et stylisme de mode
- DEC in Fashion DesignCampus Notre-Dame-de-Foy2009