Hi, my name is Alice Cenedese, and I am a fashion designer with experience in sportswear, casual wear, and fashion-oriented brands. My expertise spans multiple product categories — including outerwear, knitwear, jersey, woven garments, and tailoring — covering both industrial and commercial design processes. In my recent roles as Head Designer and Design Coordinator, I oversaw the entire collection development process: from the creation of mood boards and color palettes to trend research, sketching, fabric and trim selection, fittings, and finalization of SMS samples.

Alice Cenedese

Hi, my name is Alice Cenedese, and I am a fashion designer with experience in sportswear, casual wear, and fashion-oriented brands. My expertise spans multiple product categories — including outerwear, knitwear, jersey, woven garments, and tailoring — covering both industrial and commercial design processes. In my recent roles as Head Designer and Design Coordinator, I oversaw the entire collection development process: from the creation of mood boards and color palettes to trend research, sketching, fabric and trim selection, fittings, and finalization of SMS samples.

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Hi, my name is Alice Cenedese, and I am a fashion designer with experience in sportswear, casual wear, and fashion-oriented brands.

My expertise spans multiple product categories — including outerwear, knitwear, jersey, woven garments, and tailoring — covering both industrial and commercial design processes.

In my recent roles as Head Designer and Design Coordinator, I oversaw the entire collection development process: from the creation of mood boards and color palettes to trend research, sketching, fabric and trim selection, fittings, and finalization of SMS samples.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Examiner in Fashion Design at Scuola specializzata superiore abbigliamento, Lugano (CH)
June 1, 2025 - Present
Examiner in fashion design overseeing student work and contributing to assessment standards.
Fashion Design Lecturer (Substitute Teaching) at Scuola specializzata superiore abbigliamento, Lugano (CH)
May 1, 2025 - Present
Substitute lecturer in fashion design.
RTW Design Coordinator - For All Mankind Woman Collection at 7 For All Mankind, Mendrisio (CH)
April 1, 2024 - October 17, 2025
Design coordinator of the 7 For All Mankind Woman Ready-to-Wear collection. Duties included trend research, fabric/yarn selection, sketching and tech packs to PD, fittings (proto and final SMS), and seasonal Lookbook.
Head Designer - Marciano Woman Collection at Guess Europe Sagl, Stabio (CH)
January 1, 2023 - October 17, 2025
Head designer for Marciano Woman; defined seasonal mood, color cards, analyzed sales data, and led the design team through sketching, tech packs, PD, fittings, SMS, and Lookbook setup.
Senior Fashion Designer - Napapijri Woman/Men Collection at VF EMEA Corporation, Stabio (CH)
January 1, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Coordination and design of men’s and women’s collection (knitwear and shirting); trend research, mood boards, yarns/fabrics, and tech packs; fittings.
Fashion Designer - Day Birger et Mikkelsen Woman Collection at La Carlia SAGL, Lugano (CH)
January 1, 2015 - October 17, 2025
In charge of designing knit and jersey womenswear; trend research, mood boards, yarn/fabric selection; tech packs; vendor coordination; fittings; Lookbook.
Fashion Designer - Postcard Woman Collection at Belfe-Cionti SRL, Vicenza (IT)
January 1, 2012 - October 17, 2025
Designing Postcard Woman collection; luxury outerwear focusing on women’s technical and casual jackets; led process from trend research to production; supplier collaboration.
Junior Fashion Designer - Sweet Years Woman/Men Collection at Borromeo Design SRL, Padova (IT)
January 1, 2009 - October 17, 2025
Part of the team designing and following development for Sweet Years and Move Up collections (casual and sportswear).
Assistant Fashion Designer - Tonello/57 Woman Collection at Studio Gatto, Treviso (IT)
January 1, 2007 - October 17, 2025
Assisting design team and following development process for Tonello and 57 (luxury sartorial women’s collection).
Assistant Fashion Designer - Bodyglove Woman Collection at Meeting SPA, Treviso (IT)
January 1, 2006 - October 17, 2025
Developing Bodyglove (Womenswear) and Meeting (Kidswear) collections; coordinating with freelancers and following the collection process.
Examiner in Fashion Design at Scuola specializzata superiore abbigliamento
June 1, 2025 - Present
Examiner in fashion design at a specialized apparel school; evaluated student projects and provided feedback.
Fashion Design Lecturer (Substitute Teaching) at Scuola specializzata superiore abbigliamento
May 1, 2025 - Present
Lecturer in fashion design on a substitute teaching basis; prepared course material and mentored students.
RTW Design Coordinator - 7 For All Mankind Woman Collection at 7 For All Mankind
April 1, 2024 - October 17, 2025
Design coordinator for the Women's Ready-to-Wear collection; trend research, yarn/fabric selection, sketches and tech packs, proto and SMS fittings, seasonal Lookbook.
Head Designer - Marciano Woman Collection at Guess Europe Sagl
January 1, 2023 - October 17, 2025
Head Designer for Marciano Woman collection; defined seasonal mood/trend boards, color cards and sales data analysis; oversaw from sketch to final SMS and Lookbook setup; cross-department liaison.
Senior Fashion Designer - Napapijri Woman/Man Collection at VF EMEA Corporation
January 1, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Coordination and design of Napapijri men’s and women’s collections; knitwear and shirting; trend research; mood boards; yarn/fabric selection; tech packs and fittings.
Fashion Designer - Day Birger et Mikkelsen Woman Collection at La Carlia SAGL
January 1, 2015 - October 17, 2025
Fashion Designer for Day Birger et Mikkelsen Woman collection; trend research; yarn/fabric selection; tech packs; fittings; Lookbook development.
Fashion Designer - Postcard Woman Collection at Belfe-Cionti SRL
January 1, 2012 - October 17, 2025
Designer for Postcard Woman collection; luxury outerwear; trend research; sketching; collaboration with pattern makers and suppliers.
Junior Fashion Designer - Sweet Years Woman/Men Collection at Borromeo Design SRL
January 1, 2009 - October 17, 2025
Part of team designing Sweet Years and Move Up collections; development process.
Assistant Fashion Designer - Tonello/57 Woman Collection at Studio Gatto
January 1, 2007 - October 17, 2025
Assisted in designing Tonello and 57 luxury sartorial women collection; full development process.
Assistant Fashion Designer - Bodyglove Woman Collection at Meeting Spa
January 1, 2006 - October 17, 2025
Developing Bodyglove (Womenswear) and Meeting (Kidswear) collections; idea conception and development; coordination with freelancers.
Examiner in Fashion Design at Scuola specializzata superiore abbigliamento, Lugano (CH)
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Examiner in fashion design at a specialized clothing school; responsibilities included evaluating student work and contributing to assessment processes.
Fashion Design Lecturer (Substitute Teaching) at Scuola specializzata superiore abbigliamento, Lugano (CH)
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Fashion design lecturer substitute teaching at the same fashion school.
RTW Design Coordinator -7 for Man All Mankind Woman Collection at 7 For All Mankind, Mendrisio (CH)
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Design coordinator of the 7 For All Mankind Woman Ready-to-Wear collection; responsibilities included trend research, fabric/yarn selection, sketching, tech packs, fittings, and Lookbook creation.
Head Designer - Marciano Woman Collection at Guess Europe Sagl, Stabio (CH)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Head Designer for Marciano Woman; defined seasonal mood/trend boards, color card, and analyzed sales data; oversaw design process from sketch to PD, fitting, SMS, Salesbook and Lookbook setup.
Senior Fashion Designer - Napapijri Woman/Men Collection at VF EMEA Corporation, Stabio (CH)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Coordination and design of men’s and women’s Napapijri collections (knitwear, shirting, Ze-Knit), including mood boards, yarn/fabric selection, tech packs, fittings.
Fashion Designer - Day Birger et Mikkelsen Woman Collection at La Carlia SAGL, Lugano (CH)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
In charge of designing knit and jersey women’s collection; trend research, mood boards, yarn/fabric selection, tech packs, proto/fittings with supplier.
Fashion Designer - Postcard Woman Collection at Belfe-Cionti SRL, Vicenza (IT)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Designing Postcard Woman collection (luxury outerwear); developed through trend research, sketching, collaboration with pattern makers and suppliers.
Junior Fashion Designer - Sweet Years Woman/MAN Collection at Borromeo Design SRL, Padova (IT)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Part of the team designing and following the development process for Sweet Years and Move Up collections (casual and sportswear).
Assistant Fashion Designer - Tonello/57 Woman Collection at Studio Gatto, Treviso (IT)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Part of the team following the development process for Tonello and 57 (luxury sartorial womenswear; suits and blazers).
Assistant Fashion Designer - Bodyglove Woman Collection at Meeting SPA, Treviso (IT)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Developing Bodyglove (Womenswear) and Meeting (Kidswear) collections based on freelancer concepts and following the collection process.

Education

Fashion Design Degree at Istituto di Moda Burgo
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Liceo Artistico at Treviso
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
Fashion Design Degree at Istituto di Moda Burgo
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Liceo Artistico at Liceo Artistico Treviso
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Fashion Design Degree at Istituto di Moda Burgo
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Liceo Artistico Diploma at LICEO ARTISTICO TREVISO
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

3rd Prize, Freshtex Denim’s competition
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
English Certificate
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Communication & Leadership Certificate
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Upcycling Project
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Certificate in Communication & Leadership
January 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Adobe Illustrator for Fashion - Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
3rd Place, Freshtex Denim Competition
January 1, 2004 - October 17, 2025
English Certificate
January 1, 2000 - October 17, 2025
Communication & Leadership - Certificate
January 1, 2018 - October 31, 2025
Adobe Illustrator for Fashion - Certificate
January 1, 2013 - October 31, 2025
FCE English Certificate
January 1, 2000 - October 31, 2025
Fashion Competition 3rd Winner Award (Freshtex)
January 1, 2004 - October 31, 2025

Industry Experience

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