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Sofia Briccio

Macerata

Summary

Experienced Fashion and Graphic Designer with a robust background spanning multiple prestigious brands in Italy. Demonstrated expertise in kids wear design, footwear innovation, and graphic artistry, leveraging strong technical skills to develop detailed sketches and technical packs. Proficient in conceptualizing and executing original embroideries, prints, and leather designs aligned with seasonal trends and market demands. Adept at managing end-to-end design processes, from initial concept presentations to final product delivery, ensuring exceptional quality and alignment with brand vision. Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams and suppliers, adept at achieving design excellence while meeting business objectives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Fashion and Graphic Designer

FALC
04.2019 - 06.2024

Kidswear Projects - Falcotto, Flower Mountain, NTR collections:

  • Developed fashion flat sketches and detailed technical packs for Italian and Chinese suppliers.
  • Designed original embroideries and prints, applying drawing and digital art expertise, aligned with seasonal trends and diverse inspirations.
  • Ensured sample quality for ecommerce catalogue photo shoots.
  • Conceptualized moodboards featuring key collection items for presentation meetings.
  • Conducted design research and supplier meetings across Italy and at trade fairs.


Voile Blanche Women's Footwear Design:

  • Presented design concepts and briefs in meetings to align with brand vision and market trends.
  • Innovated and implemented print designs on leather, sole pad printing, and labelling solutions.
  • Orchestrated B2B catalogue photo sessions with Chalco system support to showcase product offerings.
  • Collaborated closely with head designer to conceptualize and render leading footwear designs for Voile Blanche women's line.
  • Produced high-quality renderings and conducted meticulous photo retouching as per brand manager's directives, ensuring alignment with sales and customer expectations.
  • Developed comprehensive tech packs for designs dispatched to affiliated manufacturing units in China and Serbia.


Naturino Twins Customized Shoes:

  • Designed custom shoe graphics based on client specifications.
  • Managed the production process using digital cutting plotter technology.
  • Marketed and showcased the project at Turin's Rinascente store chain during a shopping night event from 04/04/24 to 06/04/24.

Women's Shoes Designer

FABI Shoes
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Conducted trend analysis and collaborated with suppliers to source leathers, fabrics, and accessories.
  • Engaged in manual shoe pattern making to create foundational designs.
  • Developed prototypes, conducted fittings, and made necessary corrections to samples.
  • Designed new shoe styles based on sales data, ensuring a contemporary and fashion-forward approach.

Shoes Designer Intern

Santoni Shoes
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • Assisted the design team during the creative and sample phases
  • Produced compelling illustrations of women's luxury shoes using proficient drawing skills, presenting concepts to the creative director for approval
  • Acquired hands-on experience in leather handcrafting techniques, enhancing understanding of artisanal methods essential to luxury footwear design
  • Collaborated closely with pattern makers and factory personnel to maintain rigorous quality standards throughout the sample production process.

Education

Short Course - Footwear Design

Confindustria Macerata
Macerata
05.2018

2 Days Short Course - Silkscreen Printing Techniques

Rinoteca Fab Lab
Ancona
10.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

UED Pescara
Pescara
07.2016

High School Diploma -

Liceo Artistico Cantalamessa
Macerata
07.2013

Skills

  • Goal Setting
  • Presentation Planning
  • Critical thinking aptitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Creative Thinking
  • Project Coordination
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Trend Forecasting Proficiency
  • Sketching and Illustration
  • Technical Drawing Abilities
  • Print design
  • Photo retouching
  • Ergonomic Design Concepts
  • Sustainable design
  • Digital fashion design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Patternmaking
  • Sewing
  • Garment Construction
  • Footwear Construction Principles
  • Prototyping Experience
  • Manufacturing Process Familiarity
  • Material manipulation
  • Fabric sourcing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Marketing support
  • Written Communication
  • CAD Software Mastery

Websites

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Russian
Elementary (A2)
Japanese
Beginner (A1)

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • One of my illustrations, inspired by nature's elements, has been handpicked by WGSN to be featured in their trend report on Florence's Pitti Bimbo fair. The report showcases the influence of natural motifs on fashion trends for the Falcotto FW 23/24 season.


  • During my 5-year tenure at Falc, I played a crucial role in the expansion of the apparel project. Collaborated closely with the design team to elevate a small capsule collection, initially only available in the factory store, into fully-fledged collections. The collections were successfully introduced to different sales agents both in Italy and international markets. This expansion opened up new avenues for distribution and significantly increased the brand's visibility on a global scale.


  • Created highly successful collection themes featured prominently on Fabi and NoOne Russia's e-commerce platforms, driving significant sales for the SS 19's season.

Timeline

Fashion and Graphic Designer

FALC
04.2019 - 06.2024

Women's Shoes Designer

FABI Shoes
06.2018 - 03.2019

Shoes Designer Intern

Santoni Shoes
10.2016 - 04.2017

Short Course - Footwear Design

Confindustria Macerata

2 Days Short Course - Silkscreen Printing Techniques

Rinoteca Fab Lab

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

UED Pescara

High School Diploma -

Liceo Artistico Cantalamessa
Sofia Briccio