Ana-Maria Pitis
Cambridge
Summary
Creative and driven fashion designer with an extensive background in the arts, fashion design, and project management. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong ability to leverage social media platforms for event promotion and audience engagement. Skilled in garment construction and pattern making, complemented by excellent communication and leadership abilities. Managing complex projects and overseeing financial aspects. Passionate about self-expression through clothing and dedicated to pushing creative boundaries in the ever-evolving fashion industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fashion Designer
Freelance
09.2020 - Current
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
- Created unique and trendsetting garments, securing a loyal customer base.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends, guiding the development of new collections accordingly.
- Worked closely with production teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing and timely delivery of products.
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
- Created detailed measurement and construction specifications for design to be executed appropriately by production teams.
- Optimized garment fit by collaborating with pattern makers during product development stages; ensuring consistent sizing across all collections.
Project Officer
South Cambridgeshire District Council
07.2019 - Current
- Facilitated successful project outcomes by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
- Kept stakeholders informed of progress through regular status updates clearly communicating any changes to project scope, timeline or budget.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction by conducting thorough project needs assessments and delivering customized solutions.
- Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and optimize resource allocation for projects.
- Coordinated numerous small- and large-scale projects to meet client requirements.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Managed a £500,000 project budget, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses, processing payments, and preparing budget forecasts.
- Developed and implemented community support programs, including educational initiatives and volunteer coordination.
- Created high-resolution posters, booklets, and advertisements; worked with print vendors to manage marketing and collateral materials.
Costume Designer & Wardrobe Supervisor
Mythica Entertainment
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Led fittings with actors, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining the integrity of the design.
- Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Consistently met tight deadlines under high-pressure circumstances, ensuring that all productions started on time with a fully prepared wardrobe.
- Supported casting decisions by consulting on actor body types or sizes in relation to specific costume requirements or limitations.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.
- Assisted in set dressing tasks when needed, contributing to cohesive visual storytelling throughout a production.
- Created import and sourcing initiatives for fabrics and accessories.
- Sewed full outfits for use by main actors and extras.
- Suggested style changes to creative team to achieve improved designs.
- Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
- Adapted existing costumes for new productions or characters as needed while preserving original designs'' essence.
Fashion Design Tutor
Saturday Art Club
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
- Taught children the fundamentals of fashion design and graphics.
- Enhanced students' ability to create hand-drawn illustrations and convert them to high-resolution digital files.
- Taught and supported students to work in group collaboration to create a garment for display.
- Provided instruction in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
Marketing & Social Media Intern
Amaella LTD
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisted team with various marketing projects that would engage new leads and potential customers.
- Collaborated with the marketing team to create visually appealing graphics and multimedia content.
- Assisted in content creation and digital marketing campaigns.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote events and engage with the audience.
Junior Fashion Designer
Brand&
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Created detailed technical sketches for garment construction, enabling seamless communication between design and production teams.
- Participated in trade shows to network with industry professionals and stay informed about current market trends.
- Conducted extensive market research to identify emerging trends and incorporate them into new designs, staying ahead of competitors.
- Collaborated with senior designers to create cohesive garments and accessories, maintaining a consistent brand image.
- Streamlined the design process with advanced software tools, increasing efficiency and reducing time-to-market for new products.
- Successfully met tight deadlines without compromising design quality, ensuring timely delivery of products to retailers.
- Managed relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating competitive pricing on materials without compromising quality.
- Oversaw sampling processes to ensure consistency between initial concepts and final product execution.
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
- Used drawing, computer-aided design (CAD) and draping techniques to develop ideas and communicate strategies to others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Cambridge School Of Art
Cambridge07.2019
Associate of Arts - Art And Design Foundation
London College of Fashion
Banbury06.2016
Associate of Arts - Fashion And Styling
Banbury And Bicester College
Banbury06.2015
Skills
- Creative vision
- Pattern Making
- Fashion design
- Garment construction
- Fashion Illustration
- Sewing Techniques
- Material manipulation
- Fashion branding
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Communication
- Attention to details
- Team Collaboration
- CAD
Accomplishments
- Fashion Fiesta Finalist - Raising money for One in a Million Charity
- Kaleidoscope - Raising Money for Aiducation and Movember
- President and Founder of Fashion Design Society CSA
Certification
- Google Project Management
Languages
Romanian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Italian
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Costume Designer & Wardrobe Supervisor
Mythica Entertainment
01.2023 - 08.2023
Fashion Designer
Freelance
09.2020 - Current
Fashion Design Tutor
Saturday Art Club
09.2019 - 01.2020
Project Officer
South Cambridgeshire District Council
07.2019 - Current
Marketing & Social Media Intern
Amaella LTD
03.2018 - 09.2018
Junior Fashion Designer
Brand&
08.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Cambridge School Of Art
Associate of Arts - Art And Design Foundation
London College of Fashion
Associate of Arts - Fashion And Styling
Banbury And Bicester College
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