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I’m Alessandro Pacella, a freelance fashion and prints designer and product developer with a master in Fashion Design and Business. I bring international experience across fashion and interiors, from luxury to high street, with work in Rome, Milan and London, and I’ve collaborated in major fashion capitals. I love turning ideas into tangible designs, from concept to production, and I’m comfortable working in teams or independently, all while staying highly organized and detail oriented.
I thrive on crafting design lines and fabrics with a strong sensibility for nuances, color, and prints. I possess deep knowledge of print and textile development and production across Europe and Asia, and I’m open-minded, passionate, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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Language
English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Freelance Designer & Product Developer at Independent Freelance / ALYZZANDRE Studio
January 1, 2023 - PresentFreelance fashion and print design, product development across fashion and interior textile applications; concept studies, mood boards, sketches, technical packs, sampling, material research, and coordination of prototypes and production.
Designer & Product Developer at ALYZZANDRE Studio Ltd
January 1, 2023 - October 19, 2025Freelance designer and product developer for womenswear and prints; concept development, mood boards, sketches and material research; coordination of sampling and production.
Freelance Designer & Product Developer at ALYZZANDRE Studio Ltd
January 1, 2021 - October 19, 2025Freelance designer and product developer for womenswear and menswear collections; original prints and material experiments; development of samples and production liaising with suppliers.
Product Developer Soft Accessories at OFFICINA TESSILE, S.r.l.
January 1, 2016 - October 19, 2025Researching and developing soft accessories; collecting inputs from high-end brands, developing prototypes, managing technical packs, updating collection overview, and coordinating edits.
Senior Print Designer for Interior Textile at ZARA HOME, Inditex Group
January 1, 2014 - October 19, 2025Designed ~8 bed-linen collections per year; worked in digital and screen printing (about 50 designs per season); managed supplier communications across Europe and the Middle East; led print development and quality control; trend research and buyer collaboration.
Print Designer for Swimwear at KOINE’ S.r.l
January 1, 2013 - October 19, 2025Designing and forecasting print directions for men's and women's swimwear; developing archive prints, repeats and colorways; creating digital/transfer prints and coordinating production approvals.
Product Developer Manager for Womenswear at CALVIN KLEIN Inc.
January 1, 2010 - October 19, 2025Product development for Calvin Klein ready-to-wear; collaborating with design/merchandising in New York and Milan to develop and deliver sampling; managing master calendar, fittings and special workmanship.
Visual Merchandiser Manager at GAP Italy S.r.l.
January 1, 2007 - October 19, 2025Plan and maintain the visual image; windows, wall displays and mannequins; support Store Manager with interior layout mapping; drive weekly sales reports; product training for visual/sales teams and store openings.
Designer & Product Manager for Womenswear at Tristan Webber
January 1, 2003 - October 19, 2025Assist Creative Director in all design process steps; conduct research, produce sketches, pattern cutting; create prototypes and final garments for shows; develop digital prints and material experiments; craft embroidery for collections.
Designer at Les Copains, B.V.M.
January 1, 2001 - October 19, 2025Early career design work in womenswear; contributed to design development and collections.
Freelance Designer & Product Developer at ALYZZANDRE Studio Ltd
January 1, 2023 - PresentFreelance designer and product developer working on fashion and prints, including concept study, mood boards, sketches, technical packs, sampling, strike-offs, and collaboration with prototype and production teams; active in fairs and research trips.
Freelance Designer and Product Developer at ALYZZANDRE Studio Ltd
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021Freelance designer and product developer focusing on collections for womenswear and accessories, managing design development, materials, and trims research.
Product Developer Soft Accessories at OFFICINA TESSILE, S.r.l.
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Collect inputs and new design directions from high brands, develop first prototypes, manage client communications, create technical packs, schedule collection overview, supervise prototype and production teams, and attend fairs for material and trim research.
Senior Print Designer for Interior Textile at ZARA HOME, Inditex Grp.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Bed-sheets textile department; design 8 collections per year, 50 designs per season; manage supplier communications across several regions; print development, strike-off approvals, and trend research.
Print Designer for Swimwear at KOINE’ S.r.l
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Design and forecast print directions for men’s and women’s swimwear; develop artwork, repeats and colorways; technical illustration of digital and transfer prints; coordinate production approvals.
Product Developer Manager for Womanswear at CALVIN KLEIN Inc.
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Responsible for the product development of Calvin Klein Ready-to-Wear; collaborate with design and merchandising teams in New York and Milan to deliver the sampling process; manage master calendar, fittings, construction and special workmanship.
Visual Merchandiser Manager at GAP Italy S.r.l.
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003Plan and maintain the visual image respecting brand standards for windows, wall displays and mannequins; assist store manager with interior lay-out planning; drive weekly sales reports; provide product training.
Designer & Product Developer for Womanswear at COSTUME NATIONAL
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Designer and product developer for women’s wear; contribute to season direction, moodboards, technical drawings and prints; assist fittings and ensure efficient garment development.
Designer for Menswear at Les Copains, B.V.M.
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001Designer and product developer for menswear, leading outerwear and other categories from concept to final product.
Designer for Womanswear at TRISTAN WEBBER
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007Assist Creative Director in all steps of the design process, including research, sketching, pattern cutting, prototyping; develop digital prints and material experiments.
Designer & Product Developer for Menswear at Les Copains B.V.M.
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003Continued role in menswear design and product development for the brand.
Education
bachelor degree in fashion design, master degree in fashion and marketing at Accademia di costume e di moda, Università del Salento
April 10, 2025 - April 10, 2025Master in Fashion Design at Università del Salento, Lecce, Italy
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design at Central Saint Martins, London, England
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion & Print Design at Accademia Costume e Moda, Roma, Italy
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025Master in Fashion Design at Università del Salento
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Bachelor’s Degree at Central Saint Martins
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design at Accademia Costume e Moda, Roma
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003Qualifications
Master in Fashion Design
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Bachelor’s Degree (Courses)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Other, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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