---------- PROFILE ---------My entire background is the result of my curiosity and creativity, as well as my dedication to the field I am passionate about. Every day I am glad to play my part in fulfilling a sportstyle’s vision and I want to keep working within a team in which I can fit my interests in technical apparel along with my expertise in trends.
-LAURAMONDAINE apparel designer Nuremberg mondainelaura@yahoo.fr
---------- SKILLS ---------DESIGN Trends analysis, colors, fabrics choices. Shape innovation. Techpacks, technical drawing, apparel construction. Manufacturing follow-up. Pattern making, mockup, prototype development, sewing by hand and machine.
TEXTILE / MATERIAL Weaving, knitting, crochet-work, silkscreen printing, dye, etching, ceramics, laser cutting, pattern all over and placed.
MARKETING Look book, trend book, video (Final Cut, Imovie), wardrobe stylist for
photo shoot, brand identity development, story telling. ADOBE CS6, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign. Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
SOFTWARE LANGUAGES FRENCH Native language, ENGLISH Fluent, ILSC Vancouver diploma. International experience. Travels in Europe and North America.
+4917657682441 lauramondaine.tumblr.com ---------- EXPERIENCE ----------
----- ACADEMIC ----° Master’s degree of arts, textile and fashion with honors, 2013 Martinière-Diderot, Lyon, France. ° Bachelor’s degree of fashion design, 2011. Sévigné, Tourcoing, France ° One year foundation course in fine art, 2009 Léonard de Vinci, Villefontaine, France.
Intern women apparel designer, PUMA SE, Herzogenaurach, Germany: Current position since July 2015 - Take care of Classics Main line and Fast track packages. - Support the Design Team in the execution of innovative apparel design development aimed at continuous design innovation and achieving set goals. - Support the integration of product and technical developments into the garment design. - Collect market intelligence, providing all involved with accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments and utilize them effectively. - Support the Design Team with research into market trends and information. - Dealing with fabrics, colors, trims, shapes and budget.
XXII Young fashion designer contest - Talon Aiguille, Lille, France: March 2015
° Vocational high school diploma, Clothing & Accessories with honors, 2008 SEPR, Lyon, France.
- Participated at the 22nd edition of the contest. Presentation of three entire outfits during a fashion show attended by 500 spectators. On the theme “Farniente Urbain”.
° First diploma of fashion industry, Business and Technician Education Council, 2006. Elie Cartan, La tour du Pin, France.
- Adaptability, singleness, curiosity, international perspectives, self-government, personnal challenge, improve language. - Costume designer assistant, The people Garden Production INC. Made dresses for a casting member, assitant on the movie shoot. - Pattern maker - Sephora. Made outfits for a special event in a store. - Vancouver Fashion Week: September 2014, International Designers’ Coordinator.
International experience Canada Vancouver: April 2014 to March 2015
---------- PARTNERSHIP -------- Label Soie Festival 2012, Gadagne Museum, Lyon, France. Created paper sculpture. - Galerie Datta, Lyon, France. Exhibition of my personal trendbook on the theme «bestiaire». June 2012 - «The winter’s Tale» by Alexander Laube. Lyon, France. Made stage costumes. March 2012 - Workshop with Beate Rönnefarth, Lyon, France. Initiation to ceramics. Febuary 2012 - Workshop with Sophie Della Rosa. Lyon, France. Initiation to knitting. January 2012. - Marché des soies Lyon, France. Made trophy «Bestiaire et Dandy». Sponsor: Alexis Mabille. November 2011. - Workshop with Marie Marquet, Lyon, France. Initiation to natural dye. October 2011. - Pink Lady Show. France. Made cabaret costumes. June 2011. - Association «La fée aux ailes penchées» France. Exhibition of jackets «Un autre regard» Grand Bassin, June 2011.
---------- EXPERIENCE ---------Studio assistant - Léa Peckre, Paris, France: January to March 2014. Léa Peckre for MAISON LEJABY. - Developed collection from concept to creation. - Fabrics, trims, finishing and trend details research. - Styling / Fitting / photo shoot.
Fashion Designer assistant in Women department 3 Suisses, Croix, France: October 2013 to December 2013 - Identified different trends, found key silhouettes for SS/15. - Developed full collection for three brands: Essentielles, Prix Rouge and Trend, AW 14/15. - Designed clothing and accessories (shoes) and elaborated technical files. - Organised the range of colors and fabrics. - Provided sample garments to agents and sales representatives. - Followed up collection plan.
Studio assistant - Léa Peckre, Paris, France: Feb. 2013, June 2012 to Oct. 2012 - Followed up prototype production and show-needed samples: pattern cutting, embrodery, beading, lasercutting. - Prepared and dressed models in backstage for the show. - Mood board and research for DE GRIS handbag.
Studio assistant - Véronique Leroy, Paris, France: May 2012 - Assisted with prototype production: pattern cutting.
Fashion designer Assistant - Blanquart New Co, Tourcoing, France: June 2010 - Identified marketplace trends that are relevant to Belle pour moi’s customer. - Analyzed the target to be in line with the brand identity. - Communication of the collection: lookbook, showroom.
. Apparel designer assistant - Nexen, Cluses, France: Febuary to May 2008 - Product developer and designer for the skiwear department. - Technical drawings. - Developed three prototypes for the collections LEONARD PARIS (license).
«Petites mains» - Nicolas Fafiotte Couture, Lyon, France: June 2007 Assisted with prototype production: pattern cutting, sewing by hand.
Pattern maker assistant - Playtex France, Rochetoirin, France: June 2005 - Researched and developed prototypes at the underwear department.
---------- EXTRAS ---------Hiking, skiing, running, basket ball and dance. I like photography, yoga, art exhibition, music festivals, train stations, drink a hot chocolate and read magazines. Travelling around foreign countries, discovering new landscapes, cultures and ways of living.