Fashion designer
Resume:
FRANCESCA LORETO
SENIOR FASHION DESIGNER FOLIGNO, 06034, ITALY +39-339*******
DETAILS
La Louviere street number 13,
Foligno, 06034, Italy
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Date / Place of birth
11/11/1994
Napoli
Nationality
Italian
LINKS
Linkedln
Portfolio online
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Project Budgeting experience
Costumer-focused
Creative design
Industry Trends & Sales Forecasting
Strong communication and
interpersonal skills.
Analytical Skills
Communication
Trends research
Computer Skills
Sketching
Design Patterns
LANGUAGES
English
Italian
PROFILE
Creative and visionary Fashion Designer with professional experience in producing exceptional clothing lines for customer-specific clients.
Highly versatile and flexible with in-depth knowledge of current trends. Excellent understanding of fashion trends and techniques, manual designs, and Adobe Creative Suite ( Photoshop, Illustrator). I can develop designs, sketches, concepts, and layouts. Knowledge in testing fabrics, and following up the process of manufacturing to ensure high-quality finishing. During my past experiences, I have presented many presentations to management, coordinating with other departments, and performing other related tasks assigned by management.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Senior Womenswear Fashion Designer RTW at Riva fashion, Kuwait City (KW) September 2019 — August 2020
• Created commercial designs that reflected the conceptual direction and business strategy of the company.
• Designed seasonal products focusing on style, fit, and fabric.
• Applied processes to anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs.
• Built and maintained effective relations with 5+ key partners.
• Collaborated and followed-up with vendors and key partners throughout the entire design process, incl. merchandising, reproduction, and product development. Fashion Designer Instructor at IHI International House Institute, Kuwait City (KW) February 2016 — December 2019
• Excellent experience in teaching fashion in an educational environment.
• Sound knowledge of the fashion industry.
• Profound knowledge of apparel related industry.
• Ability to participate in various recruitment activities.
• Ability to coordinate with various team members for promotional activities.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong pattern making, sewing, draping, fashion illustration, and drawing skills. Freelance Fashion Designer at Nalbes.com, Kuwait City (KW) July 2019 — November 2019
• Spearheaded creation of a new e-commerce brand within the design department by Trend Analysis/Market Research Buying samples.
• Maintained and administered global client’s correspondence and the supervision of manufacture and shipment.
• Prepared company presentations.
• Technical flats/ Fashion Illustrations/ Merchandising pages.
• Sit for fitting with the technical designer.
• Categorized merchandise by story and colour scheme. Fashion Designer Haute Couture at Manal Almayyas Atelier, Kuwait City (KW) May 2018 — July 2019
• Fashion designer for the Couture woman’s clothing line Manal Almayyas: trends and material research, planning of models and placed print or embroidery, sketches and drawing development, plates, technical data, and color chart.
• Work in the field of communication and supervision with respect to every phase of the production, management of relationship with suppliers and contractors, assistance to pattern makers for the development of prototype and fitting, direct dialogue with clothing manufactures, quality control of cutting and packaging.
• Customer Service in a showroom and by the office. Fashion Stylist/ Dresser at Fashion Scout London, London (UK) September 2017 — October 2017
I was part of the backstage team for the period of September and October 2017. This role involved dressing for all of the shows that took place over the London Fashion week such as Pam Hogg, Amira Herron, John Herrera, Malan Breton, Rohmir, N&G Gaia, Dumpty and more, as well as making sure the backstage was kept tidy and professional for our designers. Fashion Designer at Studio Scarani Designer, Rome (IT) November 2015 — February 2016
• Maintain open communication with designers and manufactures to ensure a smooth transition of designing and actual clothing products.
• Check details for fabric and trim for samples.
• Conduct proper clothing fitting and issue, necessary adjustment, or corrections in modeling fittings.
• Create a Tech pack based on sample revision and sample measurement.
• Entail grading, detailing, and adjusting garments in various sizes.
• Update charts with information filtered and keep a running history of all styles.
• Communicate with private buyers and follow and update their instruction.
• Follow up and manage a production schedule with factories.
• Inspect the accuracy of the sample pattern to ascertain that it follows the original sketch design.
Teen Clothing Designer at Fara S.r.l, Perugia (IT) July 2015 — October 2015
• Stylistic research of trends and materials.
• Designed of ready to wear collections for women’s wear and teen’s wear.
• Designed of a trend book, mood board, and various materials chart.
• Creation of sketches in various artistic techniques, the design of patterns, prints, and models.
Menswear Fashion Designer at Blu Dual Band, Assisi (IT) March 2015 — May 2015
• Trends research for the F/W 2015-2016.
• Designed of knitwear collections for menswear ’s.
• Designed of a trend book, mood board, and various materials chart.
• Creation of sketches in various artistic techniques, the design of patterns, prints, and models.
• Computer technical accomplishment.
• Realization of final knit samples.
Fashion Designer Instructor at Italian Institute of Design, Perugia (IT) July 2014 — September 2014
I worked at the Italian Design Institute as a fashion design teacher for the summer short course 2014 for foreign students. I have been teaching about the construction of Mood board, Figurine Studio, Shoes Design, Accessories Design, Modeling, and Pattern Making. Intern Pattern Maker Assistant at Studio Roscini, Spello (IT) November 2012 — December 2012
• Sample Cutter for selected leather, fabric, and other material coats, suits, and sportswear.
• Sample Cutter and assistant pattern maker for the fashion.
• Cutter for the Women’s and misses Ready-to-wear and Couture.
• Accurately measurement garments to identify any fit issues with technical construction.
• Work closely with pattern makers and sample sewers to address fit issues.
• Revise fit and technical construction comments to vendors in a technical package format.
• Develop 1st patterns by hand from illustration and garment specs.
• Make corrections to the patterns after fitting garments.
• Create and maintain sample fabric index and pattern log.
• Inventory control for incoming fabrics and textiles. EDUCATION
Professional Certificate LCF: Sustainable Textiles, Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts, London (UK)
June 2020 — July 2020
This course helped me to expand my understanding of the environmental problems caused by today’s textile industry, and point the way towards sustainable alternatives that I can implement as a designer, retailer, and manufacturer. I also review sustainable changes in the consumption of textiles, such as recycling, up cycling, and changes in consumer habits to reduce landfill when buying clothes.
Professional Certificate LCF: Fashion Buying and Merchandising, Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts, London (UK)
May 2020 — June 2020
In this fashion buying course, I've learned how to make that leap forward into the fast-paced world of fashion retail. This course introduced me to the roles to start my career with an established retailer and helped me to understand what it takes to succeed as a buyer or merchandiser, and the many exciting and challenging aspects of the roles. Diploma in Fashion and Apparel Design, Institute Marangoni, London (UK) August 2017 — September 2017
At the beginning of the course, the techniques of drawing are introduced as a tool to communicate a creative idea, analyzing the representation of the main materials through the relative shapes and renderings. The focus on the analysis of the current trends and of the market values leads to understanding how they played a fundamental role in making creative choices.
Bachelor Degree in Fashion and Apparel Design, Italian Institute of Design, Perugia (IT) October 2013 — June 2015
At the beginning of the course, the techniques of drawing are introduced as a tool to communicate a creative idea, analyzing the representation of the main materials through the relative shapes and renderings. Subsequently, students are given space to develop primary and secondary research. The focus on the analysis of the current trends and of the market values leads to understanding how they played a fundamental role in making creative choices; as well as how they can influence fashion by providing inspirations for a contemporary collection. Afterward, is addressed an analysis of the key principles of a fashion collection progression, such as: the study of fashion shapes, color palettes, research fabrics and materials, which all lead to the creation of different outfits.
COURSES
Sustainable Textiles, Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London June 2020 — July 2020
Fashion Buying and Merchandising, Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London May 2020 — June 2020
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