I'm a Textile Designer & Product Manager Specialist with experience in the luxury fashion & interior decoration. Specialized in product development from concept to the final object. I manage the creative and development process, overseeing timelines, costs, and sales performance, with a strong focus on aesthetic quality and attention to detail.…

Francesca Colombo

I'm a Textile Designer & Product Manager Specialist with experience in the luxury fashion & interior decoration. Specialized in product development from concept to the final object. I manage the creative and development process, overseeing timelines, costs, and sales performance, with a strong focus on aesthetic quality and attention to detail.…

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I’m a Textile Designer & Product Manager Specialist with experience in the luxury fashion & interior decoration. Specialized in product development from concept to the final object. I manage the creative and development process, overseeing timelines, costs, and sales performance, with a strong focus on aesthetic quality and attention to detail.

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Italian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Textile Designer & Product Development Specialist at Lisa Corti - Homeware Department
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Participate in the creative development process, from moodboard/ideas to the final product or textile design. Management of the suppliers and supervising sampling process, costs and timing.
Founder & Creative Director at Francesca Colombo Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Independent design studio specializing in print design, porcelain and homeware, bespoke projects, and colour forecasting. Leading end-to-end product development from initial concept to final production in collaboration with Italian manufacturers and suppliers.
Textile Prints Creative Director & Buyer at Zara Home (Inditex Group)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Creative direction, print forecasting, and print buying for Zara Home textile and non-textile collections. Coordination with suppliers for print development of samples.
Haute Couture Collection Assistant at Schiaparelli
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Development and coordination, focusing on style direction, embroidery development, and fabric research.
Senior Fashion Designer at Atelier Lascari
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Specialized in Haute Couture and bespoke creations, overseeing the creative and technical follow-up of each piece.
Colours and Materials Forecast at Pitti Immagine Filati
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Creative research and development of materials, prints, and embroidery concepts for the Trend Area.

Education

Fashion & Textile Design Degree at NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

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