I am an english fashion designer living in Paris, France since 12 years. I have covered many disciplines in my career so far, including photography, set design, humanitarian projects and much more.
Digitized and updated their internal processing system and CRM. Overseeing quality, ensuring each unit is up to the highest standard (min.10,000 units per year.) Refined systems and created automated processes. Drastically increased time effciency. Retouched thousands of images
Assisting in the creation of sets for high fashion shoots - e.g. cover of Elle with Marion Cotillard Cover of Vogue Spain with Amber Velletta cover of Numero Magazine and Candy Mag. Sourcing desired items and contacting suppliers successfully in a very short time frame. Painting, building, draping and decorating. Reactivity, speed and precision while shooting.
Conception of hundreds of sketches and designs. Conception of coloured illustrations (photoshop.) Production of technical files on illustrator. Curation of dozens of moodboards and themes. Conception of dozens of themes and collections for consultation purposes with asian brands. Photography and styling for a variety of projects.
Creation of 2 housing centers for over 120 unaccompanied minor refugees. Sourcing donations, funds and equipments, as well as volunteers such as residents and teachers. Assuring enough food and meals for over 30 people a day Assuring availability to hygiene products, clothing, transport tickets and legal help. Placement and running of structure of many in house educational lessons, activities and sports Crisis aversion and management, 24hr non stop pressure.
Coordination and organisation of studio. Technical files on illustator. Colouring illustrations on photoshop. Creative propositions for placements. Constant communication between departments. Global organisation of collection plans etc. Meticulous research of imagery and inspiration. Efficiency under pressure. Clarity, speed and precision to the standard of a luxury fashion house.
Photographer during New York, London, Milan & Paris fashion weeks as well as Haute Couture and the Cannes Film Festival. Personal assistant as well as lighting technician. Gained Carine Roitfeld as personal client. Treating, retouching and the digital distribution of photos. Backstage and street photographer for CR fashion book, Harpers Bazaar and Vanity Fair USA.