Hello! I'm Silvana Illuminati, a Designer and Pattern Maker with a proven track record of turning artistic visions into tangible garments. I'm reliable and versatile in many aspects of technical design and patternmaking, and I enjoy learning new skills and adapting to new environments. I work with a variety of materials, from leather to lace, and I bring a thorough understanding of the entire design cycle—from initial design and pattern making to grading, print layout, and sewing. I'm passionate about sewing and tailoring custom garments and am currently trained in 3D CAD and CLO3D. Over my career I have prepared collections, collaborated with buyers and teams to deliver prêt-à-porter lines, and developed intricate designs including 3D patterns. I value collaboration, quality, and innovation, and I look forward to new opportunities to push fashion boundaries.

Silvana Illuminati

Hello! I'm Silvana Illuminati, a Designer and Pattern Maker with a proven track record of turning artistic visions into tangible garments. I'm reliable and versatile in many aspects of technical design and patternmaking, and I enjoy learning new skills and adapting to new environments. I work with a variety of materials, from leather to lace, and I bring a thorough understanding of the entire design cycle—from initial design and pattern making to grading, print layout, and sewing. I'm passionate about sewing and tailoring custom garments and am currently trained in 3D CAD and CLO3D. Over my career I have prepared collections, collaborated with buyers and teams to deliver prêt-à-porter lines, and developed intricate designs including 3D patterns. I value collaboration, quality, and innovation, and I look forward to new opportunities to push fashion boundaries.

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Hello! I’m Silvana Illuminati, a Designer and Pattern Maker with a proven track record of turning artistic visions into tangible garments. I’m reliable and versatile in many aspects of technical design and patternmaking, and I enjoy learning new skills and adapting to new environments. I work with a variety of materials, from leather to lace, and I bring a thorough understanding of the entire design cycle—from initial design and pattern making to grading, print layout, and sewing. I’m passionate about sewing and tailoring custom garments and am currently trained in 3D CAD and CLO3D.

Over my career I have prepared collections, collaborated with buyers and teams to deliver prêt-à-porter lines, and developed intricate designs including 3D patterns. I value collaboration, quality, and innovation, and I look forward to new opportunities to push fashion boundaries.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Sample Maker at Adidas
February 1, 2024 - Present
Led the development of 10 cutting-edge running waterproof jackets for men and women, showcasing proficiency in sample making. Collaborated with colleagues to explore diverse projects beyond jacket design. Worked closely with designers to translate conceptual ideas into innovative designs. Created numerous mockups with strategic openings for enhanced body cooling during training. Developed intricate and avant-garde designs, contributing to the project's uniqueness. Successfully crafted a 3D pattern for a jacket, overseeing printing, cutting, and stitching of the mockup on real fabric. Blended creativity and technical skills to deliver high-quality, functional prototypes demonstrating a commitment to innovation in the fashion industry.

Education

High School Diploma of Correspondent Business Expert in Foreign Languages at Institute for Business Correspondence in Foreign Languages, San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
September 9, 1983 - August 31, 2025
High School Diploma at Institute for Business Correspondence in Foreign Languages
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Qualifications

cad and grader patternmaker
September 9, 2015 - August 31, 2016
patternmaker and master tailor
September 9, 2000 - August 27, 2002

Industry Experience

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