Dear Hiring Manager, I am a Fashion Design graduate with experience in both fashion retail and creative development. My background combines customer service, visual merchandising, styling and collection development, allowing me to contribute both creatively and operationally within a fashion environment.

Martina Melillo

Dear Hiring Manager, I am a Fashion Design graduate with experience in both fashion retail and creative development. My background combines customer service, visual merchandising, styling and collection development, allowing me to contribute both creatively and operationally within a fashion environment.

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Dear Hiring Manager,

I am a Fashion Design graduate with experience in both fashion retail and creative development. My background combines customer service, visual merchandising, styling and collection development, allowing me to contribute both creatively and operationally within a fashion environment.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Stage Costume Designer at Teatro Turin Ballet (University Project)
May 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Designed and developed costumes for a university ballet production based on performance requirements. Produced sketches, fittings and garment adaptations throughout the creative process. Ensured aesthetic consistency between costumes and stage concept.
Backstage Assistant & Hostess at Torino Fashion Week
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Backstage support during fashion shows. Dressing assistance for models and garment coordination
Backstage Assistant at Torino Fashion Week
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Provided backstage support during fashion shows. Assisted with dressing models and outfit coordination.
Stylist & Outfit Creator – Fashion Shoots at Fashion Shoots (Freelance)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Styling and creation of outfits; collaboration with photographers, models and content creators
Collection Designer at Romeo Gigli (University project)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Developed design concepts and visual research for a fashion collection. Created sketches, technical drawings and garment specifications throughout the design process.
Collection Designer – Romeo Gigli Project at University Project
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Contribution to design and development of a fashion collection; creation of sketches and garment prototypes
Stage Costume Designer at Teatro Turin Ballet Company (University Project)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Design and creation of stage costumes; collaboration with dancers and artistic team
Dresser Intern at Hoas Atelier (Bridalwear), Turin
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Supported fittings for bridal collections, including garments by Carlo Pignatelli. Assisted in dressing and garment preparation. Collaborated with atelier staff to ensure garment quality and fitting accuracy.
Dresser Intern – Bridalwear at Hoas Atelier
September 1, 2019 - Present
Dressing support for women’s and men’s wedding garments. Assistance during fittings of bridal Carlo Pignatelli’s collections
Sewing Assistant Intern at Ballo delle Debuttanti, Venaria Reale
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Assisted in sewing and finishing of bridal garments. Supported tailoring team in garment construction processes.
Visual Merchandising Intern at ZARA (Inditex Group), Turin
July 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Assisted in visual merchandising and store layout implementation following brand guidelines. Supported product presentation and in-store visual standards. Collaborated with sales team in daily operations.
Visual Merchandising Intern at ZARA – Inditex Group
July 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Support in visual merchandising and layout organisation. Collaboration with the sales team during daily operations
Promoter – Fragrances & Cosmetics at I-MODEL Agency
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Product promotion and customer engagement; brand representation and sales support
Waitress at Italian Restaurant
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Customer service and order management
Sales Assistant / Supervisor at Foot Locker
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Customer service and product presentation. Stock management; KPI analysis; team support

Education

Specialization in Fashion Design at Aldo Passoni Art High School, Turin
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Specialization in Fashion Design at IED European Institute of Design, Turin
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Fashion Design at Aldo Passoni Art High School, Turin
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Fashion Design at IED European Institute of Design, Turin
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education