ROLAND
Design Consultant & Commercial
MaleCostume DesignLive in SpainNationality Italy
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Design Consultant & Commercial
Estudio Kathrein2017.06-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 Knitwears2019.05-2021.06(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 Fashion2014.11-2015.10(a year)• Lead designer for the Middle Eastern market, focusing on light wovens, jersey, and tailoring.Senior Designer Knitwear & Jersey
Nice Connection2014.02-2014.08(7 months)• Designed high-end knit collections with elaborate workmanship and specialized knitting techniques.Senior Designer
s.Oliver2012.08-2013.05(10 months)• Developed "Upper Casual" capsule collections and mentored junior design staff for brand s.Oliver Selection.Senior Designer Womenswear
Manor2010.04-2012.05(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, Geneva2005.02-2009.09(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 Group2003.01-2004.12(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 Design1994.01-1995.01(a year)Realgymnasium Bolzano, Italy
A-Levels (Science-Oriented)1989.01-1994.01(5 years)
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