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Steffie Paoletti

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Technical Product Designer specialized in soft materials and leather craftsmanship, I combine creativity with industrial expertise to turn ideas into tangible, production-ready solutions.

About

Technical Product Designer specialized in soft materials and leather craftsmanship, I combine creativity with industrial expertise to turn ideas into tangible, production-ready solutions. Skilled in 2D/3D modeling and prototyping, I have strong experience in material selection, design optimization, and manufacturing processes to deliver products that are both functional and refined.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • FrenchFluent
  • EnglishBeginner

Industry experience

  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 9 roles

Leather Goods Project Manager · Protexo SAMay 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

Developed a heritage leather goods brand: defined stylistic orientation and created designs through prototype production. Managed R&D for the ‘Wandering Yacht Weekend Bag’ project: sourced materials, designed prototypes, created technical documentation, and trained operators in quality control.

Bracelet Operator · Franck MullerSep 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Crafted watch bracelets: preparation, stitching on rubber core. Worked with alligator leather: cutting and defect identification.

Leather Artisan · La Montre HermèsMay 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Finished watch bracelets: edging, dyeing, cleaning. Hand-stitching (saddle stitch).

Industrial Embroiderer · Uniform SelectDec 2020 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Industrial Leather Goods Designer · RayataMar 2020 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 7 mos
Leather Goods Prototype Apprentice · BorlisDec 2018 – Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 10 mos
Shoe Factory Operator · Saute MoutonNov 2018 – Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Luxury Leather Goods Apprentice · EpidaureDec 2016 – Sep 2025 · 8 yrs 10 mos

Education· 5

BTS Leather goods · Lycée de la mode Cholet, France2018 – 2025
Cutting optimization · Comelz Training2018 – 2025
CAP Leather goods · CFA Le Vigean Eysines, France2016 – 2025
BAC & CAP Upholstery · Lycée des métiers d’art Toulouse Lautrec, France2008 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Solidworks Training (2D & 3D Technical Drawing)2021 – 2025
Solidworks Training2021 – 2025
BTS Leather goods2018 – 2025

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