ROLAND

Design Consultant & Commercial
MaleCostume DesignLive in SpainNationality Italy
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Work experience

  • Design Consultant & Commercial

    Estudio Kathrein
    2017.06-Current(9 years)
    • Developed design concepts and innovative collections for knitwear, activewear and underwear for suppliers UNITEKS, WANYI, SINOSKY, ECHOTEX and TISSERTEX. • Conceived trend packages for ZARA MAN, MANGO, Bershka, Pull & Bear, and Pepe Jeans. • Designed the AW24/25 winter collection for AMAYA ROS, providing a contemporary and elaborate knitwear look. • Created the style identity and debut collections for start-ups ENTROPI and SILVERSOUL CLUB. • Successfully secured new business partnerships with new brands for manufacturers BETTERONE and R&A SILK International.
  • Design Manager

    Pioneer Knitwears
    2019.05-2021.06(2 years)
    • Led a technical team of 10 (5 designers and 5 programmers) for a major global manufacturer. • Delivered market analysis and knitwear design packages for international clients including Express, C&A, Talbots, Maurices, Tape à l’oeil and Reserved (LPP).
  • Senior Menswear Designer

    Lefties (Inditex)
    2015.11-2017.03(a year)
    • Managed end-to-end development of men’s flat knits and woven shirts (120 styles per season). • Coordinated daily with international suppliers to ensure high-speed production and design integrity.
  • Senior Designer Womenswear

    Riva Fashion
    2014.11-2015.10(a year)
    • Lead designer for the Middle Eastern market, focusing on light wovens, jersey, and tailoring.
  • Senior Designer Knitwear & Jersey

    Nice Connection
    2014.02-2014.08(7 months)
    • Designed high-end knit collections with elaborate workmanship and specialized knitting techniques.
  • Senior Designer

    s.Oliver
    2012.08-2013.05(10 months)
    • Developed "Upper Casual" capsule collections and mentored junior design staff for brand s.Oliver Selection.
  • Senior Designer Womenswear

    Manor
    2010.04-2012.05(2 years)
    • Designed collections entirely for brands Avant Première and JJBenson for department store; conducted sourcing in the Far East. Developed all product groups for their fashion collections. • Established style guidelines to marketing and visual merchandising team.
  • Senior Designer Knitwear

    Repeat Cashmere, Geneva
    2005.02-2009.09(5 years)
    • Created premium cashmere collections and specialized in jacquards, stitches and intarsia development. Also designed jersey, woven shirts and blouse collections for women and men.
  • Junior Designer Knitwear & Seamless

    Benetton Group
    2003.01-2004.12(2 years)
    • Designed full female knitwear ranges and developed seamless styles using Santoni machinery.

Educational experience

  • Kingston University, London

    Hons Fashion Design (Womenswear)
    1998.01-2001.01(3 years)
  • Istituto Carpi Formazione, Italy

    Fashion Illustration & Print Design
    1994.01-1995.01(a year)
  • Realgymnasium Bolzano, Italy

    A-Levels (Science-Oriented)
    1989.01-1994.01(5 years)
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