MICHELLE LOPEZ
Fashion Designer
Los Angeles
(541) 754-3010
Expert Fashion Designer with 11+ years’ experience in women’s high-end shoes.
Launched product lines for Chanel and Gucci. Designs showcased in Elle and Vogue.
Attained recognition of top seller fashionista in 2017.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Address: 1515 Pacific Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291
Nationality: American
Driving License: Full
Hobbies: Art, Rugby, Cricket
SOCIAL PROFILES
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LANGUAGES
★★★★★ English
★★★★★ Italian
SKILLS
★★★★★ Adobe Illustrator
★★★★★ Fashion Design
★★★★★ Hand Drafting
★★★★★ Design Patterns
★★★★★ Fabric
WORK EXPERIENCE
* January 2017 – July 2021
Senior Fashion Designer at Escada, Milan
Functioned as the lead designer for the 2019 women’s winter collection team
and supervised seasonal conceptualization and design of women’s accessories, which
included belts and bags.
Designed attractive fashion items that coincided with the brand’s look.
Ran the whole product design process, from primary market research, mood board
development to sketching and design to producing the finished product.
Contributed to the conceptual development of directional product lines, which
included delivering original concept pitches.
Supervised technical designs of all products from concept design to
manufacturing, including trim and fabric selection, meeting and choosing from
vendors, etc.
* January 2014 – December 2018
Associate Fashion Designer at Dior Homme, New York
Produced commercial designs are reflecting the abstract direction and
business strategy of the company.
Created seasonal products which focused on style, fabric, and fit.
Leveraged processes to predict customers’ needs in order to surpass customer
expectations and react punctually to their requirements.
Developed and upheld effective relations with eight vital partners.
Worked together and followed up with vendors regarding deliverables and main
partners throughout the whole design process, including preproduction,
merchandising, and product development.
EDUCATION
* July 2019 – Present
University of Illinois , Chicago Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design
2nd place for Best Uniform Design at the Yearly Gallant Show for 2014
Major subjects included Design Theory CAD and advanced level
Dissertation on topic “Evolution of faux leather and high ankle boots.”
Designed clothesline for university sports personnel
* July 2021 – Present
Adobe, Online Adobe Certified Expert
Course Topics: Illustrator & Photoshop
* January 2015 – June 2017
University of Southern California, San Jacinto Associates Degree in Fashion
Design
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Developed a men’s winter collection renowned by Vogue’s and Marie Claire’s
editorial teams for its Art Nouveau style. The collection became a commercial
success, boosting sales numbers by 46%.
Created a highly admired women’s summer collection that increased revenue by 38%
compared to last year.
Managed a team of 6 designers to create 155 SKUs each month for a children’s
apparel company.
Enhanced the company’s main designing platform from 6 to 4, resulting in costs-
savings of $67,000 per SKU due to scale efficiencies.
