Chia ra G allo

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Knitwear designer specialized in knitwear with experience in product and collection development, from concept to production.

About

Knitwear designer specialized in knitwear with experience in product and collection development, from concept to production. Passionate about craftsmanship, textile innovation, and quality, focused on creating thoughtful products that balance aesthetics, functionality, and attention to detail.

Strong background in garment construction and fit, material research and sourcing, technical documentation, sampling development (prototypes, SMS and PPS), and BOM management with supplier coordination and PLM support.

  • 1 year's experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Other
  • Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Consumer Goods

Work experience

Junior Product Developer · La Martin SrlNov 2025 – Aug 2026 · 10 mos

Sourcing and selecting materials strictly aligned with brand seasonal moodboards, with a strong focus on knitwear (yarn selection, stitch patterns, and structures). Attending to key trade shows (Pitti Filati) for trend research and sourcing the most suitable yarns for the collection concept.
Independently leading fitting sessions across all development stages (Proto / SMS / PPS), providing technical comments, fit corrections, and pattern adjustments to guarantee optimal fit and quality standard on the final products.
Managing daily communication with international suppliers to oversee production timelines. Negotiating manufacturing costs, successfully balancing product quality with strict target price constraints.
Creating of comprehensive Tech Packs and production BOMs to ensure seamless manufacturing.

Head of Sustainable Archive · IED TurinJan 2025 – Apr 2025 · 4 mos

Conducted in-depth research on innovative sustainable textile solutions, including active attendance at key industry trade shows (Milano Unica 2025). Established direct partnerships with sustainable textile companies to host lectures and secure fabric samples and demonstration materials. Designed, curated, and organized a dedicated university space featuring explanatory panels for displayed projects, providing an open-access resource for student research and consultation.

Education

High School Diploma, Scientific Track · Aldo Moro High School2030 – 2022
BA/Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design · Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) Turin2022 – 2025

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