Graduated from UAL, I am currently looking to join a Footwear & Accessory Design team as a graduate footwear designer in Women's, Men or children's luxury. I have a love of traditional craftsmanship, fashion heritage, and innovative techniques and I possess a strong commercial and consumer awareness. I have the ability to tailor ideas across a range of market levels with the right skills and knowledge of the footwear industry. I am passionate about attention to detail which is evident in my final Graduate collection. On a personal note I love to push the boundaries of traditional shoemaking in a new, contemporary direction, using a diverse range of classic and modern techniques - from embroidery all the way to 3D printing. Accomplishments: - Showcase of my graduate collection at the London Fashion Week 22 - Cordwainer's Awards Commendation winner 22 - Cordwainers Jimmy Choo Dato Awards finalist 22 - Finalist at the "Salvatore Ferragamo young talents for Sustainable thinking 2019". - Finalist at the Inditex project 2020 - Finalist at the Drapers Footwear student Awards 2021 and 2022. -Publication of my design in the Sindroms magazine, Pink edition. Instagram: Swann.shoe_design
- Developing and producing mock ups. - Work on technical files - Design and material research - Preparing design boards for meetings
• Submit concepts and models for new collections (drawings/models) • Creating design flats and renderings using Adobe Illustrator • Monitor collections, liaise with product development and tracking samples • Create technical files and data sheets • Analyze and study the latest trends within the fashion & luxury markets • Coordinating raw materials (leather, fabric, hardware) for sample development
- Study design briefs and determine requirements. - Schedule projects and define budget constraints. - Conceptualize visuals based on requirements. - Prepare rough drafts and present ideas. - Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand.
- Acted as a Brand Ambassador responsible for in-store customer service for ALAÏA Paris. - Achieved weekly sales target of 8-10 sales for every month. - Styling
- Assisting the head milliner with different tasks (design, supplier research etc.) - Hat making (Hat blocking, hand sewing, production development, etc.)
• Collection of Footwear design responding to a specific brief • 2D/3D research, Sketching & Product development • Prepare design presentations and meeting with the NK design teams • Illustrator: Technical file development, 3D printed pieces & Hardware developments, etc. • Pattern and mock up development • Finalist for the Drapers Award 21 with this collection
- Collection of shoes design responding to a specific brief - 3D research - Sketching - Product development - Techical file development - Final mock up
- Collection of shoes design responding to a specific brief - 3D research - Sketching - Product development - Techical file development - Final mock up -Finalist for the Inditex project & Drapers Award 22 with this collection
- Worked on marketing campaigns on social medias and organising 2 major events for brands ( sample sale and customer feedbacks event). - Researching global markets to identify trends, technique and materials - Taking part of the design and production process for S/S 20 shoe and accessory lines (mood board, sketching, designing) - Organising and archiving materials - Contact suppliers and factories regarding the launch of the new accessory line.
• Taking orders and stock replenishment • Repairing shoes • Learning new skills in relation to footwear • Multitasking
• Administration tasks • Financial Tasks (by analysing and interpreting data and produce a report) • Support the director • Reorganise stock room • Answer telephone calls to support client support
• Organisation of the shop • Customer advice • Achieved weekly and monthly sale target • Acted as the first point of contact for all customer enquiries • Working on the stock refills