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Helene Konig

Helene Konig

BYRON BAY,New South Wales

Summary

Creative and innovative Fashion Designer with a decade of experience in the industry, showcasing a proven track record of designing and delivering commercial collections. Adept at combining artistic vision with market trends to create unique and marketable designs

I am excited about the prospect of contributing my skills and experience to a new and challenging environment, bringing fresh perspectives to the world of fashion.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Multiproduct Designer

ARNHEM
Byron Bay
01.2024 - Current
  • Research and analyze market as well as sales trends.
  • Responsible for the creation of all collections, sketches, product prototypes and samples by translating creative designs, ideas, and themes into products across all ranges including womenswear, kids wear, swimwear, intimates and accessories.
  • Sourcing or developing fabrics that are sustainable / low impact & work in line with the brand ethical & sustainable credentials.
  • Research color palettes & prints for each collection.
  • Ensuring all garments are produced according to quality standards and meet delivery schedules in collaboration with the production coordinator.
  • Direct garment fittings and work closely with technical team to ensure consistent high quality in fit and construction of samples and production.
  • Ensure range development meets all deadlines.
  • Extensively involved with the marketing team workload by offering support in studio and campaign shoots, social medias content creation, EDM review and website merchandising.
  • Effective communication with suppliers in Hong Kong, India and China through clear and precise technical drawings.
  • Work collaboratively with Production, Sales and Marketing teams.
  • Provide Management Team with clear updates & information on the Design schedule.

Multiproduct Designer

MINKPINK
Sydney
05.2017 - 01.2018
  • Collaborate with other designers in building full ranges (moods, fabric, colors, shapes, prints…).
  • Conduct presentations to sales teams discussing range direction and product/fabric trends.
  • Thorough research on up and coming trends including key items, new details, print direction and moods.
  • Design and finish complete technical packs to hand over to production teams, technical drawings, specifications and grading rules.
  • Product follow-up, fittings with garment technicians, approvals, technical pack updates and problem solving.
  • Fabric and trim sourcing (trip to Guangzhou China and liaising with the Chinese office).

Bottoms Dpt

PIMKIE
Lille
05.2014 - 06.2016
  • Work in close collaboration with the product manager in order to design a consistent collection (main and premium collection).
  • Collaborate with the other designers in the coordination of different stories (fabric, colors, shapes, prints…).
  • Prints and fabrics sourcing (headquarters meeting with suppliers and professional exhibitions).
  • Focused individually on specific trends in line with the department.
  • Product follow-up, technical files, communicate with suppliers, fittings, approvals and problems solving.
  • Abroad business trips (India/China/Spain/Turkey): suppliers meetings, product development, selecting, market studies in fashion capital followed by detailed reports.

Dress/woven Top Dpt

PROMOD
Lille
01.2013 - 04.2014
  • Product design in collaboration with the senor designer and the sale manager.
  • Story/theme elaboration: mood boards, colors, fabrics, shapes, essential silhouettes, prints/ visual effects.
  • Prints and fabrics sourcing.
  • Trends research.
  • Product follow-up.
  • Abroad business trips (Turkey/India/China).

Production Manager

DRAW IN LIGHT
London
01.2011 - 06.2012
  • Assisting in the creative design process.
  • Create and develop patterns.
  • Grading and sampling.
  • Organizing production and in charge of meeting deadlines.
  • Intern management.

Education

Skills

  • Create products with maximum commercial potential
  • Passionate about sustainable fashion and possess deep understanding of the challenges it represents
  • Work effectively with the pressure of a fast-paced environment
  • Able to blend personal ideas and design approach with the company's expectations and brand
  • Product design following technical expectations, customer targets, season, volume and markets aimed
  • Research fabrics, trimmings and accessories that best match with garment design
  • Conduct trend research (Instagram, Pinterest, magazine, catwalks, shopping, WGSN), creating mood boards
  • Be attentive to customer needs and feedback in order to create out-standing products
  • IT literate on PC and MAC (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Premiere Pro, Shopify, Word, Power Point, Excel)
  • Thorough technical knowledge of patterns, cutting, garment construction and technical sheets
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to perfection
  • Strategic Marketing Support: Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to aid the marketing department (Shoots, Edm, content creation, brand visibility)

Timeline

Multiproduct Designer

ARNHEM
01.2024 - Current

Multiproduct Designer

MINKPINK
05.2017 - 01.2018

Bottoms Dpt

PIMKIE
05.2014 - 06.2016

Dress/woven Top Dpt

PROMOD
01.2013 - 04.2014

Production Manager

DRAW IN LIGHT
01.2011 - 06.2012

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