Joanne Swift
Bournemouth ,UK
Summary
Creative Jewellery Designer and Maker, celebrated for transforming unique concepts into stunning pieces. Skilled in handcrafting bespoke jewellery, ensuring each piece resonates with clients' visions. Renowned for elevating brand collections, leading to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Resourceful employee with outstanding knowledge to develop and maintain healthy customer pipeline. Consistently works to attract new business opportunities. Talent in administrative oversight, recruitment processes and customer service improvements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Independent Fashion Consultant
Cicero Design LLC
Los Angeles, CA
06.2018 - Current
- Fashion Specialist offering design services to small, medium, and large sized businesses in Asia, Europe and the US.
- Expert in Fabrications, full design, sampling and development, production process, experienced working directly with factories and wash houses , full construction and fit knowledge , pattern construction experience , working with print and embroidery processes.
- Presentation skills, good at closing contracts with global brands Excellent management and directional skills
- Expert in pricing knowledge for all major categories, excellent price negotiator with factories and suppliers.
- Managed the collaboration between the design team and third-party manufacturers and suppliers, working closely with the buyers and designers, finding alternative ways to keep within the client's budget without compromising quality.
- Looking for solutions to keep within the client's budget without compromising quality.
- QC experience and handling of price reduction on poor quality or damaged goods before shipment
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth
Global Business Development and Design Manager
Elastique Group
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Global Sales And Design Representative for Elastique USA. Elastique is a Elastic and Lace components manufacturer for all sports /underwear /Bras/ Lingerie garments. Working with all nominated garment suppliers, Key clients, la senza, Embry farm, Wacoal,Triumph, Jockey, Victoria secrets, Hugo Boss, Third Love, Penti, Aura UK, AREIA, Lacoste, Skims, FentyxSavage
- Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Provided cost-effective technical solutions.
Creative Director
Josie Chen Range
12.2010 - 12.2018
- Celebrity customized Luxury Jewelry brand
- handmade, customized styles, for editorials, celebrity rental, film productions and photoshoots and fashion shows.
- working closely with limited and recycled elements, limited pieces per design per style
- All designs are handmade and made in house with an ethic value and view point to design and development innovative designs in line with the sustainable and ethic cycle of desigN
- Presenting the collection to buyers and stores in around Asia/ USA and Europe, international travel for research and development
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
Head Designer
DKNY Jeans
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Full creative control of the Denim category for both mens and women's lines, including all soft dressing.
- Presenting full concept and collection to top management Creative Director, buyer teams in NYC and Europe
- Designed, managed and created innovative designs for the Asian and European markets for the DKNY jeans business.
- Full understanding of pricing from fabric/design and wash - able to understand where to make reductions without compromising the design
- Provided creative direction and oversight of catwalk shows for men's and women's denim, model selection, theme and overall concept, for the buyer's meetings, and range planning for the collection.
- International travel to the Head Office, trend research, attending international fairs in both US, Europe and Asia
- Collaborated with vendors to align style consistency with other marketing materials.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Managed team of 7 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Managed and inspired team with design direction, pushing quality of design work and helping drive impact through teams.
Design Development and Retail Designer
CHROME HEARTS
Osaka , Japan
01.2001 - 05.2005
- Worked closely with production teams to guarantee design feasibility and manufacturability.
- Collaborated with gemologists to ensure quality in precious stone selection.
- Perfected wax carving method for creating complex forms in jewellery designs.
- Attended international trade fairs to stay updated on global design trends, keeping collections fresh and relevant.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers for sourcing high-quality materials at favourable prices.
- Helped increase sales through creation of unique and appealing displays in store windows.
- Balanced creativity with practicality whilst designing wearable art pieces that align with brand ethos.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts And Textiles
OTEMAE University
Japan Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
KOBE DESIGN UNIVERSITY
Japan Master of Arts - Fine Arts And Textiles
OTEMAE UNIVERSITY
Japan Skills
- Resolved product issue/ fit issues with factories and suppliers
- Supervised team of 5-8 staff members
- Client Relations
- Project Leadership
- Budgeting Oversight
- Business Development
- Staff Management
- Cost Control
- Computer Skilled in all design software programs and Accomplished 3D designer CLO/ Style 3D
- CRM/ fits and pattern Software Proficiency
- Microsoft applications proficiency
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational leadership Negotiation
- Fashion trend Analyst/Design specialist
- Self-motivated professional
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Critical thinking
- Precious stone grading
- Polishing and finishing techniques
- Intercultural competence
- Bench jeweller techniques
- Jewellery illustration
Languages
English
Italian
Japanese
Mandarin
Custom
4,3,3,5
Timeline
Global Business Development and Design Manager
Elastique Group
01.2022 - 09.2023
Independent Fashion Consultant
Cicero Design LLC
06.2018 - Current
Head Designer
DKNY Jeans
08.2011 - 12.2013
Creative Director
Josie Chen Range
12.2010 - 12.2018
Design Development and Retail Designer
CHROME HEARTS
01.2001 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts And Textiles
OTEMAE University
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
KOBE DESIGN UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts - Fine Arts And Textiles
OTEMAE UNIVERSITY
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