PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

With over 10 years of experience in both tailoring and ready-to-wear, I have excelled in dynamic and challenging environments, bringing creativity and innovation to every project. I’ve led teams as Head of Design, shaping strategy and vision, while also working as a Senior Designer to directly contribute to design execution as a freelancer. My expertise spans leadership, design execution, and strategic direction, ensuring seamless integration of creative and business goals.

(EU Passport + Work Permit UK)

SKILLS

• Creative Direction

• Design leadership

• Design implementation

Senior Designer | Men Formal Tailoring and Outerwear | July 2024 - current

MASSIMO DUTTI, Barcelona, Spain

• Responsible for the entire Formal Tailoring Department.

• Proactively improved and updated all Formal Tailoring suiting blocks, adjusting the block, fit and overall garment construction within 6 months of arrival

  achieving +10% increase in sales.

• Lead the design process for all Formal from initial concept sketches to finalised technical sheets while working closely with the pattern makers to ensure accurate pattern development and execution.

• Oversee the fitting process, offering design adjustments and improvements in collaboration with buyers.

• Expertly source fabrics, maintaining strong contacts with internationally renowned suppliers.

• Launch of 6 seasonal collections with international manufacturers while continuously following up to ensure the samples are correct and on time.

• Design of Limited Edition Collection, Casual Tailoring Collection hero items.

• Presenting finalised proposals to the CEO, Head of Buying and Head of Merchandising.

Design Director Consultant | Man & Women Tailoring and Outerwear | July 2022 - July 2024

LA LEVEE, Netherlands

• Developed branding and design strategies while building a creative team for a 100 year old manufacturer launching a new business in full bespoke suits. Coordinated drawings and plans from initial concepts to executable CAD documents and specifications.

• Resolved any design issues proactively, working closely with creative team to develop and implement structures, creating solutions for every aspect of the business.

• Collaborated with marketing teams to create promotional materials.

• High focus on sampling, fittings, development, construction of tailoring within private factory setting.

• Leading and hiring a team of 15, including pattern maker, sourcer, master tailor, tailors and freelancers.

Senior Design Consultant | Men Streetwear | April 2020 - September 2023

PARLEZ, United Kingdom

• Conducted research on industry trends, competitor analysis and presented ideas to Creative Director.

• Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget.

• Introduced new design ideas based on the ethos of the brand.

• Created detailed design specification documents.

• Achieved sales growth figures of 300% during 3 years.

Senior Design Consultant | Men and Women Tailoring, Outerwear and Streetwear | September 2020 - September 2021

VTMNTS - VETEMENTS, Switzerland

• Updated Creative Director on project progress through regular status reports.

• Created detailed design specifications documents to guide development teams.

• Developed creative design concepts.

• Introduced bestselling new tailoring silhouettes.

Senior Design Consultant | Men Tailoring Casual and Leather September 2020 - September 2021

RM WILLIAMS, Australia

• Presented design ranges to Creative Director, effectively communicating rationale behind each concept.

• Created detailed technical drawings to guide development teams.

• Implemented project management tools and processes to streamline workflow efficiency.

Design Director Consultant | Men & Women Ready to Wear | September 2015 - July 2020

BAND OF OUTSIDERS | United Kingdom

Senior Design Consultant | Ready to Wear Tailoring | July 2019 - February 2020

CAFE COSTUME, Belgium

Senior Design Consultant | Men and Women Ready to Wear | August 2018 - February 2019

MAISON KITSUNE, France

Senior Design Consultant | Men Tailoring and Outerwear | January 2014 - September 2015

ADVANI LONDON BOMBAY, United Kingdom

Senior Design Consultant | Men tailoring and Ready to Wear | September 2013 - July 2014

TRANZEND, China

Design Manager | Tailoring and Outerwear | April 2011 - January 2013

OZWALD BOATENG, United Kingdom