Freelancer profile translated to English.
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Fashion designer and product developer based in Paris, I leverage over 11 years of experience in the fashion industry to support ready-to-wear and accessory brands in the realization of their projects, from initial concept to final product.
Graduated from ESMOD Paris and trained at Central Saint Martins in London, I am passionate, creative, rigorous, and perfectly comfortable with the complete management of a collection development.
I have supported over 60 brands in:
Collection design and development:
- Moodboards & creative concepts
- Trend research
- Flat drawings & technical sketches
- Complete technical sheets (tech packs)
- Pattern making & adjustments
- Fabric & supply recommendations
- Supplier & factory sourcing
- Prototype and production monitoring
- Photo styling & art direction
Specialized fashion graphic design:
- Visuals for clothing & derivative products (POD)
- Textile patterns (seamless, placements, etc.)
- Logos, labels & packaging
- Product mockups
- Catalogues, lookbooks, flyers, web banners
- Social media posts
- Newsletters & marketing visuals
- Color variations / product variants
I am always delighted to collaborate on new creative projects.
Contact me to discuss your ideas or specific needs!
English
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual
Italian
Conversational
Chinese
Fluent
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)
Experience
- Alexis MabilleCollection & Production Manager HC & Ready-to-wearLUXURY GOODSJuly 2024 - February 2025 (7 months)Paris, FranceManagement of Haute Couture and Ready-to-wear collections:1) Development and production:- Work closely with the designer on the production of collection pieces for clients- Review and development of detailed technical files, technical sheets, flat drawings, and seam sections- Modification and validation of clothing patterns and technical details- Research and purchase of fabrics, supplies, and raw materials from suppliers (France, Italy, Spain, etc.)- Negotiations with suppliers and factories for material supply and production- Close collaboration and communication with factories and workshops, on-site and remotely (France, Europe)- Launch, supervision, and monitoring of pattern making, creation, digitization, grading, prototyping, and production- Fittings, measurements, comments, modifications, and quality control of clothing production- Collection management on Zedonk- Management of the production process from launch to final delivery2) Relations with press, media, and clients:- Management of photo styling requests for celebrities and haute couture editorials in communication with the press agency, the designer, and the showroom manager- Updating the media book with press articles, print and digital- Compilation of collection presentations for HC, SC, and RTW clients- Management of collection pieces between the showroom, archives, and workshop
- FreelanceFashion Designer / Pattern MakerFASHION AND COSMETICSSeptember 2014 - Today (11 years and 9 months)Paris, FranceI have worked for over 60 brands in France and internationally (freelance and full-time) on:- Fashion design and pattern making- Creation of technical files- Flat drawings- Moodboards- Research on style and color trends- Collection concept development- Pattern making- Sourcing and procurement of fabrics, supplies, and materials from suppliers- Prototype management & production monitoring with workshops/factories- Photo styling
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Education
- License Fashion Designer & Pattern Maker Ready-to-wearESMOD Paris2018
- Fashion Design & Pattern Making TrainingCentral Saint Martins2014Fashion Design Foundation & Portfolio