I am a product and design professional with over 5 years of experience in footwear and accessories within international luxury environments. I have led collection development, coordinated with suppliers in Italy and China, and supervised teams to deliver high-quality products from concept to production. I leverage structured processes and AI-assisted design workflows to accelerate concept generation and visual research, while maintaining meticulous attention to technical sheets, factory production follow-up, and a cohesive brand vision across accessories and footwear.

ELISA FORMENTINI

I am a product and design professional with over 5 years of experience in footwear and accessories within international luxury environments. I have led collection development, coordinated with suppliers in Italy and China, and supervised teams to deliver high-quality products from concept to production. I leverage structured processes and AI-assisted design workflows to accelerate concept generation and visual research, while maintaining meticulous attention to technical sheets, factory production follow-up, and a cohesive brand vision across accessories and footwear.

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I am a product and design professional with over 5 years of experience in footwear and accessories within international luxury environments. I have led collection development, coordinated with suppliers in Italy and China, and supervised teams to deliver high-quality products from concept to production.

I leverage structured processes and AI-assisted design workflows to accelerate concept generation and visual research, while maintaining meticulous attention to technical sheets, factory production follow-up, and a cohesive brand vision across accessories and footwear.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Footwear & Accessories Designer at Philipp Plein International AG
January 1, 2021 - Present
Design and development of footwear collections (heels, sneakers, men’s formal); design of bags and small leather goods; coordination with suppliers in Italy and China; technical sheets and product specifications; factory visits and production follow-up; team supervision and workflow coordination; integration of AI tools to support concept generation, visual research and workflow optimization.
Art Direction & Styling at Reverse Management
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Visual coordination and content support.
Textile Design Intern at Gentili Mosconi
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Creation of textile patterns using digital and manual techniques; Support in product development and production workflow.

Education

Bachelor in Fashion Design at NABA – Milan
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Other