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Textile and costume designer with experience in both creative development and production-focused studio operations. Skilled in textile repair and tailoring, from precise measuring and cutting to visible/invisible mending and advanced re-knitting techniques.
Experience Level
Language
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Studio & Operations Manager (SOJO: Studio & Operations Manager) at SOJO l’Atelier
August 1, 2025 - PresentOversaw end-to-end studio operations, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, organisation, presentation and safety. Managed studio machinery performance and coordinated staff rotas, including employees and freelancers, holiday scheduling and work assignments to tailors with quality checks to ensure on-time delivery. Led studio opening and ongoing activities, coordinating contractors (electricians/technicians) and supervising work completion. Handled procurement and inventory, including sourcing and purchasing furniture and bulk supplies. Recruited, onboarded and developed the team, ran weekly meetings, and conducted performance reviews. Drove sales management, consistently increasing monthly sales performance and achieving highest sales turnover across locations. Managed client service standards and developed B2B brand partnerships, including collaborations with brands such as Ralph Lauren Paris.
Textile Repair Specialist at SOJO
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025Specialised in repairing knitwear, jersey and woven textiles using visible and invisible mending as well as advanced re-knitting techniques. Developed in-depth knowledge of materials, fibers and sustainable repair practices, while strengthening communication and collaboration in a professional tailoring atelier environment.
Freelance Textile Designer at Pauline Dujancourt
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024Collaborated on textile elements for the AW24 collection including crochet work and textile pieces (hand smoking, fabric cutting, draping and placement). Contributed to pattern making, cutting and hand sewing. Supported the collection’s photoshoot and fashion show.
Textile Design Internship at Karin Carlander
April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022Designed and hand-wove a collection of mohair scarves, learning new weaving and design techniques. Collaborated with Karacter (Danish furniture design company) on a collection of upholstery and carpets using paper yarn.
Textile Design Internship at Fernando Laposse
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Contributed to a quilted tapestry for NGV Mel’s Precision Craftsmanship Juried Triennial 2024. Worked with natural fibers including agave and heirloom corn to create unique and sustainable furniture pieces.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Textile Design at Central Saint Martins, London
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Bachelor of Arts: Costume and Fashion Design at Academia di Costume e Moda, Rome
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Foundation of Art and Design at Prep’art, Paris
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018French Baccalaureat (Economy and Sociology) at Lycee Montaigne, Paris
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Education, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Other
Experience Level
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