I am a Senior Print Designer with over 5 years of experience in high fashion, specializing in creating tailored prints for apparel and accessories. I excel at managing complex projects and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. My expertise spans printing techniques, fabrics, finishing processes, all-over and placed prints, as well as hand and computer drawing, archive management, and sustainable fabric R&D. I also mentor interns and juniors and thrive in end-to-end production, from concept research to print-ready files.

Federica Meyer zu Schwabedissen

I am a Senior Print Designer with over 5 years of experience in high fashion, specializing in creating tailored prints for apparel and accessories. I excel at managing complex projects and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. My expertise spans printing techniques, fabrics, finishing processes, all-over and placed prints, as well as hand and computer drawing, archive management, and sustainable fabric R&D. I also mentor interns and juniors and thrive in end-to-end production, from concept research to print-ready files.

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I am a Senior Print Designer with over 5 years of experience in high fashion, specializing in creating tailored prints for apparel and accessories. I excel at managing complex projects and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
My expertise spans printing techniques, fabrics, finishing processes, all-over and placed prints, as well as hand and computer drawing, archive management, and sustainable fabric R&D. I also mentor interns and juniors and thrive in end-to-end production, from concept research to print-ready files.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

FASHION PRINT DESIGNER at COLOURS'S COMPANY
January 1, 2021 - Present
Development of exclusive prints (all-over and placed) for high-fashion brands (McQueen, Ann Demeulemeester, LGN…). Management of the entire creative process from research to print-ready files. Created over 800 original designs. R&D of sustainable and custom fabrics in collaboration with suppliers. Coordination with design departments, creative directors, internal sales teams, and print suppliers. Mentoring of interns and junior designers. Optimization of physical and digital archive, reducing cutting research time by 50%. Experienced in photoengraving and full end-to-end traditional printing process.
Founder & Creative Director at TEIEN Rovereto (TN), ITALIA
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Creative direction and full development of a niche slow fashion project. Artisanal products with refined construction and limited editions. Knitwear and single-fiber fabrics designed to facilitate recycling. Coordination and execution of strategy, communication, sales, brand identity, and supply chain. Research, selection, and management of suppliers.
Graphic Designer at CERESTER S.R.L.
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Design of custom wine labels for international markets, using advanced printing techniques on fabrics such as denim, velvet and linen. Creation, post-production, and editing of photographic and video content for social media channels and the website, contributing to enhanced brand visibility and image.
Menswear Design Intern at BORIS BIDJAN SABERI
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Support to the design team (research, mood boards, technical sheets, creation of graphics and placed prints). Collaboration with the Creative Director in researching more sustainable printing solutions.
FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR at TEIEN ROVERETO
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Launched and led a niche slow fashion project with artisanal products, refined construction, and limited editions. Directed strategy, communications, sales, brand identity, and supply chain. Researched, selected, and managed suppliers to support the product line.

Education

Undergraduate Fashion and Accessories Design at Polimoda
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
Fashion & Accessories Design at Osaka Bunka Fashion Institute
September 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Master Executive in E-Commerce Management & Digital Strategies at SAA - School of Management
October 1, 2019 - May 15, 2020
Undergraduate Fashion and Accessories Design at Polimoda
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Fashion & Accessories Design at Osaka Bunka Fashion Institute
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Executive Master in E-Commerce Management & Digital Strategies at SAA - School of Management
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026

Qualifications

Andreas Schmeidler Award 'Young Creative Leader of Tomorrow' - Mittlemoda Fashion Award
November 30, 0002 - March 3, 2026
Guest Designer at Osaka Bunka Fashion Institute
September 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Andreas Schmeidler Award “Young Creative Leader of Tomorrow”
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Merit-based scholarship
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026

Industry Experience

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