With a strong professional background in various industries such as footwear, handbags, accessories, luggage, and clothing, I have developed solid technical knowledge over the past years. My versatile and objective methodology in design allows me to seamlessly adapt to different types of projects, whether conceptual or commercial, and in both the women’s and men’s sectors. Combined with my parallel expertise in graphic design, it enables me to have a deep understanding of the brand’s identity and reach the right market while keeping innovative designs. Passionate about delivering thoughtful creations, my approach has a keen eye for novelty, detail, and functionality, allowing me to craft each collection with distinctive concepts and storytelling.

Séverine Denis-Lessard

With a strong professional background in various industries such as footwear, handbags, accessories, luggage, and clothing, I have developed solid technical knowledge over the past years. My versatile and objective methodology in design allows me to seamlessly adapt to different types of projects, whether conceptual or commercial, and in both the women’s and men’s sectors. Combined with my parallel expertise in graphic design, it enables me to have a deep understanding of the brand’s identity and reach the right market while keeping innovative designs. Passionate about delivering thoughtful creations, my approach has a keen eye for novelty, detail, and functionality, allowing me to craft each collection with distinctive concepts and storytelling.

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With a strong professional background in various industries such as footwear, handbags, accessories, luggage, and clothing, I have developed solid technical knowledge over the past years. My versatile and objective methodology in design allows me to seamlessly adapt to different types of projects, whether conceptual or commercial, and in both the women’s and men’s sectors. Combined with my parallel expertise in graphic design, it enables me to have a deep understanding
of the brand’s identity and reach the right market while keeping innovative designs.
Passionate about delivering thoughtful creations, my approach has a keen eye for novelty, detail, and functionality, allowing me to craft each collection with distinctive concepts and storytelling.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Footwear & Jewellery Designer at Black Suede Studio
January 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Development of collections as a freelancer for the main line, and private label collections for Revolve, Nordstrom and more, including line building, color balancing, CAD rendering, color palette and material research, trend research and analysis, and fittings and sample corrections.
Footwear & Graphic Designer at L'Intervalle
December 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Development of products through CADs and tech packs, line building, color balancing and CAD rendering, color palette and material research, trend research and analysis, fittings and samples corrections, packaging design; art direction and styling for photo shoots, branding, content creation, web merchandising, and assisting with interior design of the new store.
Handbags, Luggages & Accessories Designer & Developper at Lambert Design
February 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025
Line building and conceptualization of collections per quarter; development of products through CADs and tech packs; color balancing / CAD rendering; color palette and material research; hardware and print design; trend research and analysis; corrections of mock-ups and samples from development to production; packaging design; ongoing communication with suppliers overseas; performance analysis of previous collections.
RTW Design Assistant at Fyodor Golan
December 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025
Volume, materials and trims research; pattern making; prototype sewing; tech pack development; fittings and corrections.
Design Assistant at Ying Gao
March 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Technological Fashion: research and development of innovative materials, volumes and trims; pattern making; prototype sewing; prototyping in a multi-technique workshop and with a 3D printer; checking and repairing engines; fittings and corrections.

Education

Master 1 (Certificate) in Graphic Design at Scuola Politecnica Di Design, Milan
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor in Fashion Design and Management, Styling at Université du Québec à Montréal
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Preparatory Year in Fashion Design / Baccalauréat degree specialized in Visual Arts with honors at Haute Ecole d'Art et de Design / CFPAA Geneva
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Academy Profession Degree in Sustainable Fashion Design, Technology and Business at KEA - Copenhagen School of Design & Technology
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other