Elisa Cubattoli
San Miniato
Summary
Experienced shoe designer and developer with a passion for fashion and a keen eye for detail. Skilled in creating innovative designs that seamlessly blend style and functionality, resulting in footwear that looks great and provides optimal comfort. Possessing extensive knowledge of industry trends and materials, able to stay ahead of the curve and deliver cutting-edge designs. Collaborative team player thriving in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering projects on time even in stressful situations. Currently seeking new opportunities to leverage skills and contribute to the success of a dynamic fashion brand.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
FW Freelance Designer & Developer
M.GEMI
05.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: Online shopping of designed and crafted in Italy shoes for the US market
- www.mgemi.com
- FW Designer, sourcing and samples review
- Online shopping of designed and crafted in Italy shoes for the US market.
- Negotiated with vendors to procure high-quality materials for marketing collaterals, staying within budget constraints.
- Analyzed market trends to advise on design directions that align with user expectations.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Produced high-quality mockups for client approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
- Presented creative solutions to client challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
Owner
Elisa Cubattoli Design Studio
05.2014 - 01.2020
- Sophisticated footwear design consultant, sourcing and samples review
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Freelance designer for Mugnai collections
Garage’s Footwear S.r.l.
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: Production of dressy woman shoes
- www.mugnai.eu
- Trends and materials research, design and prototypes correction
- Production of dressy woman shoes
Freelance designer for Taccetti collections
Taccetti S.r.l.
04.2009 - 02.2013
- Company Overview: Production of sophisticated woman shoes
- www.taccetti.it
- Trends and components research, mood boards, design and prototypes correction
- Production of sophisticated woman shoes
Freelance designer
FED International Corp.
10.2007 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: Production of feminine shoes
- www.fedfashion.com
- Freelance designer for company brands Fed International and Pura Bianca
- Trends research, design, and prototypes correction, frequent annual trips to the company headquarter
- Production of feminine shoes
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
Designer and in-house coworker
Sicla S.r.l.
11.2005 - 10.2007
- Company Overview: Production of sophisticated woman shoes
- Designer of company brand Borgo degli Ulivi, materials and components research, brand stand management during Micam fair, foreigner customers contact like Kurt Geiger, Georgina Goodman, Eileen Shields, Karen Millen for prototypes developing and samples confirmation
- Production of sophisticated woman shoes
In-house collection coworker
Delma Italia S.r.l.
11.2004 - 11.2005
- Company Overview: Sophisticated woman shoes production
- Company belonging to the same owners of Sicla S.r.l
- Design cooperation to Borgo degli Ulivi collection, material and accessories research, foreigner customers contacts
- Sophisticated woman shoes production
- Company belonging to the same owners of Sicla S.r.l
Internship
Delma Italia S.r.l.
02.2004 - 08.2004
- Company Overview: Sophisticated woman shoes production
- Shoe design and pattern development
- Sophisticated woman shoes production
Independent consultant
Ariete S.p.A.
06.2001 - 07.2001
- Company Overview: Production of household appliances
- Design of household appliances 'kitchen line'
- Production of household appliances
Internship
Ariete S.p.A.
05.2001 - 05.2001
- Company Overview: Household appliances production
- Design of household appliances by hand sketching, aerograph, and 3D design and material combination through Solid Thinking software
- Household appliances production
Internship
Studio Susanna Alisi
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: Studio of jewellery design
- Jewellery design
- Studio of jewellery design
Education
Diploma - pattern making and shoe design
01.2004
- Shoe design, handmade pattern making and application of software Teseo, technical test on shoes, marketing solutions. Internship to Delma Italia S.r.l.
- GPA: 94/100
Attendance diploma - English language
06.2002
Study and practise of English language
Diploma - graphics and industrial design
06.2001
- Industrial design, web graphics, 3D graphics, website creation. Use of softwares Solid Thinking, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
- GPA: 100/100
Graduation - Applied Arts and Jewellery
01.2000
- High school with design study and jewellery lab included.
- GPA: 100/100
Skills
- Shoe development
- Material knowledge
- Fashion trends research
- Microsoft applications
- Apple applications
- Adobe Photoshop
- Internet research
- Drawing ability
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Continuous learning
- Business travel availability
Languages
Italian
English
Advanced (C1)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/15/81
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Italian
Desiredemployment - Occupationalfield
Shoe Designer, Developer, Fashion Consultant
Timeline
FW Freelance Designer & Developer - M.GEMI
05.2014 - Current
Owner - Elisa Cubattoli Design Studio
05.2014 - 01.2020
Freelance designer for Mugnai collections - Garage’s Footwear S.r.l.
04.2013 - 03.2014
Freelance designer for Taccetti collections - Taccetti S.r.l.
04.2009 - 02.2013
Freelance designer - FED International Corp.
10.2007 - 09.2012
Designer and in-house coworker - Sicla S.r.l.
11.2005 - 10.2007
In-house collection coworker - Delma Italia S.r.l.
11.2004 - 11.2005
Internship - Delma Italia S.r.l.
02.2004 - 08.2004
Independent consultant - Ariete S.p.A.
06.2001 - 07.2001
Internship - Ariete S.p.A.
05.2001 - 05.2001
Internship - Studio Susanna Alisi
01.1998 - 01.1999
Scuola di Lingue T.E.S. - Attendance diploma, English language
Centro di Formazione Nuove Tecnologie - Diploma, graphics and industrial design
Isituto Statale d'Arte di Firenze - Graduation, Applied Arts and Jewellery
Agenzia Formativa Servindustria Pistoia S.r.l. - Diploma, pattern making and shoe design
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