Designer & Director

• Designed Culture of Brave collection since 2020 and managed brand distribution starting in 2022.
• Oversaw brand concept and development for both brands, including graphic design and marketing.
• Led footwear and garment design from concept to finished product, producing all items in-house to ensure top quality.
• Directly involved in daily production tasks: design, pattern and last development, fitting, leather development with tanneries, object dyeing, cutting, lasting, and cementing.
• Handled communication efforts, including photo shoots and photo books.
• Managed sales interactions with buyers, including exhibitions and showroom meetings during Paris Fashion Week.

• Co-founded Nihomano to introduce handcrafted sneakers for the hi-end/avant-garde market.
• Oversaw brand concept and development for both brands, including graphic design and marketing.
• Led footwear and garment design from concept to finished product, producing all items in-house to ensure top quality.
• Directly involved in daily production tasks: design, pattern and last development, fitting, leather development with tanneries, object dyeing, cutting, lasting, and cementing.
• Handled communication efforts, including photo shoots and photo books.
• Managed sales interactions with buyers, including exhibitions and showroom meetings during Paris Fashion Week.

I have worked as footwear product manager for North Sails, Henri Lloyd and Outrage brands. Being responsible for the footwear collections for design and product development, I managed four freelance designers and a junior product manager to meet product, timing and price positioning targets for the brands.