I am Maxine Wattam, a freelance fashion designer and creative director, graduate of ESMOD Paris. I collaborate with premium and independent brands to create refined, cohesive women's wear collections. My approach combines precision, attention to detail, and bespoke art direction from concept to final product.…

Maxine Wattam

I am Maxine Wattam, a freelance fashion designer and creative director, graduate of ESMOD Paris. I collaborate with premium and independent brands to create refined, cohesive women's wear collections. My approach combines precision, attention to detail, and bespoke art direction from concept to final product.…

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I am Maxine Wattam, a freelance fashion designer and creative director, graduate of ESMOD Paris. I collaborate with premium and independent brands to create refined, cohesive women’s wear collections. My approach combines precision, attention to detail, and bespoke art direction from concept to final product.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Designer at Kinbaku
January 1, 2009 - December 1, 2012
Founded a luxury lingerie brand distributed internationally Award: Grand Prix Lingerie – Festival International des Jeunes Créateurs de Mode de Dinard, 2011
Assistant Fashion & Graphic Design at Chantal Thomas
December 31, 2008 - December 23, 2008
Created technical drawings for corsetry. Conducted trend research and developed mood boards. Proposed design concepts for swimwear and licensed product lines.
Freelance Fashion Designer & Consultant at Maxine Wattam Designs
December 1, 2022 - Present
Created tech packs, developed collections, and provided consulting for emerging ethical labels. Designed bespoke womenswear pieces for private clients. Delivered “Ethical Fashion” training and strategic brand guidance in Paris & Biarritz. Recent clients include Maison Marom (Armenia), Napperon (Bayonne), Klana (Biarritz), Aircoop (Biarritz)
Co-Manager, Designer & Buyer at Duke Rive Droite
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Founded and managed a boutique-atelier dedicated to premium womenswear. Designed a bespoke line and curated ready-to-wear & accessories collections. Oversaw budgeting, supplier negotiations, and visual identity development.

Education

Textile Technology at CMA, Paris
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
CS5 Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign at Altran, Lausanne
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Intro to Business Creation at CMA, Paris
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Fashion Design & Pattern Making, Lingerie Specialization at ESMOD Paris
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Fashion Design & Pattern Making
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Introduction to Business Creation
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
CS5 Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Textile Technology
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Grand Prix Lingerie – Festival International des Jeunes Créateurs de Mode de Dinard
January 1, 2011 - October 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Consumer Goods
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