Teresa Pillan

Available to hire

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Designer Pelletteria per Police Lifestyle at Principe Spa
January 1, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Design della collezione di accessori: trolley, zaini, marsupi, porta-computer, piccola pelletteria, cinture e cappelli. Presentazione delle nuove proposte tramite disegno a mano libera, Adobe Illustrator e Photoshop. Indicazioni tecniche per consentire lo sviluppo dei modelli.
Designer Pelletteria at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
Design di collezioni di borse e accessori per i brand: Koh-I-Noor, Indie, Steven Deduytsche. Sviluppo in autonomia dei progetti, a partire dalla proposta di nuovi modelli alla ricerca di fornitori e materiali idonei, in base alle esigenze del cliente.
Responsabile Stile Pelletteria uomo at Dolce & Gabbana
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2017
Ho lavorato all’interno dell’Ufficio Stile Accessori Uomo e Donna, occupandomi dell’intero processo di progettazione delle collezioni di accessori. Come Responsabile Stile, ho progettato le collezioni di Pelletteria Uomo e Piccola Pelletteria Uomo e Donna, collaborando con il team di progettazione e sviluppo, selezionando materiali e coordinando con il merchandising e uffici stile per shooting e sfilata.
Designer Pelletteria at Valextra
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Assistente dell’ufficio Stile e Prodotto. Design di accessori, nel rispetto dell’identità del marchio storico di borse e valigeria di lusso, caratterizzato da eleganza senza tempo ed eccellente manodopera. Collaborazione con il Product Manager nelle attività di sviluppo del campionario, utilizzo del pacchetto Office.
Cultrice della materia at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Corso di Design per la Moda / Laboratorio di progettazione accessori.
Leather Goods Designer for Police Lifestyle at Principe Spa
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed the Police Lifestyle accessories collection, including backpacks, travel bags, small leather goods and hats. Created urban-inspired men's accessories using freehand drawing and digital tools (Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop). Prepared technical specifications and communicated with far-east suppliers to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
Leather Goods Designer at Freelance
December 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Designed capsule collections of handbags and accessories for Koh-I-Noor, Indie, Steven Deduytsche. Developed designs according to client needs, ensuring precision and meeting strict deadlines.
Head of Men’s Leather Goods Design at Dolce & Gabbana
June 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025
Led the development of men’s leather goods collections, collaborating with the Creative Director and Product Development team. Directed the development of men’s and women’s small leather goods; collaborated with the design team to create women's handbags; designed men’s footwear during a maternity leave replacement; worked with Merchandising to ensure the collection followed the plan; participated in lookbooks and show sessions.
Leather Goods Designer at Valextra
July 1, 2007 - September 15, 2025
Designed men’s and women’s leather goods including bags, travel items, small leather goods, belts, gloves and soft-goods. Aligned designs with the brand’s heritage, ensuring timeless luxury.
Professor Assistant at Politecnico di Milano
June 1, 2004 - September 15, 2025
Supported Fashion Accessories Design course teaching and project work.
Leather Goods Designer for Police Lifestyle at Principe Spa
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed the Police Lifestyle accessories collection, including backpacks, travel items, small leather goods, and hats. Created urban-inspired men's accessories using freehand drawing and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Communicated design specifications to far-east suppliers.
Leather Goods Designer at Freelance
December 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Designed capsule collections of handbags and accessories for Koh-I-Noor, Indie, and Steven Deduytsche. Developed designs aligned with customer needs, ensuring precision and meeting strict deadlines.
Head of Men’s Leather Goods Design at Dolce & Gabbana
June 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025
Led the development of men’s leather goods collections; collaborated with Creative Director and Product Development. Led men’s and women’s small leather goods; contributed to women's handbags. Designed men’s footwear during a maternity leave replacement. Collaborated with Merchandising to ensure collection alignment; participated in lookbooks and show sessions.
Leather Goods Designer at Valextra
July 1, 2007 - September 15, 2025
Designed men’s and women’s leather goods collections including bags, travel items, small leather goods, belts, gloves, and soft goods. Ensured designs aligned with brand heritage and timeless luxury.
Professor Assistant at Politecnico di Milano
June 30, 2004 - September 15, 2025
Assistant for Fashion Accessories Design course.
Leather Goods Designer for Police Lifestyle at Principe Spa
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed the Police Lifestyle accessories collection, including backpacks, travel, small leather goods, hats. Utilized freehand drawing, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to develop urban-inspired men's accessories. Communicated design specifications to far-east suppliers.
Leather Goods Designer at Freelance
December 31, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Designed capsule collection of handbags and accessories for Koh-I-Noor, Indie, Steven Deduytsche. Developed designs according to customer needs, ensuring precision and meeting strict deadlines.
Head of Men’s Leather Goods Design at Dolce & Gabbana
June 30, 2017 - September 15, 2025
Led the development of men's leather goods collections, collaborating with the Creative Director and Product Development team. Led the development of men’s and women’s small leather goods collection. Collaborated with the design team to create women's handbags. Designed men's footwear during a maternity leave replacement. Collaborated with Merchandising to ensure that the collection follow the plan. Participated in lookbook and show sessions.
Leather Goods Designer at Valextra
July 31, 2007 - September 15, 2025
Designed men’s and women’s leather goods collection, including: bags, travel items, small leather goods, belts, gloves, soft-goods. Aligned designs with the brand’s heritage, ensuring timeless luxury.
Professor Assistant at Politecnico di Milano
June 30, 2004 - September 15, 2025
Fashion Accessories Design course.

Education

Laurea at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2003
Design for Industry at Robert Gordon University
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Degree in Design for Fashion at Politecnico di Milano
September 1, 1997 - April 1, 2003
Design for Industry (Erasmus sponsorship) at Robert Gordon University
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2000
Degree in Design for Fashion at Politecnico di Milano
September 1, 1997 - April 1, 2003
Design for Industry at Robert Gordon University
September 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000
Degree in Design for Fashion at Politecnico di Milano
September 1, 1997 - April 30, 2003
Design for Industry at Robert Gordon University
September 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000

Qualifications

Degree in Design for Fashion
September 1, 1997 - April 1, 2003
Design for Industry (Erasmus sponsorship)
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2000

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other
    paper Police Lifestyle accessories project
    These are some examples of my project for Police Lifestyle accessories collection. I can design products, accessories, textures and complete collections. I can draw products by freehand sketch, I can draw scaled drawing by Illustrator for production.