Marina Cazzaniga
Milano,Italy
Summary
I am a motivated, passionate, creative, and enthusiastic professional with 25 years of experience in the fashion and textile industry.
I am always eager to learn and improve my skills.
Able to communicate effectively and work well both in a team and independent.
Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Self-employed
.
Milan
2023.01 - Current
- Freelance textile consultant providing service to textile labs
- Sneakers costumization service, including hand painted designs
Fabric R&D and purchasing Alta Sartoria and RTW
Dolce&Gabbana srl
Milano, Italy
2005.10 - 2022.12
- Review of fabric collection at trade fairs, suppliers' showrooms
- Research and development of patterns for jacquard and print
- Translating creative direction into product development
- Suppliers and fabrics coding and order processing management
- Creation of fabric datasheet
- Management of delivery timelines
- Prices negotiation
Product office coordinator
Leeside srl
Cernusco sul Naviglio, Italy
2004.10 - 2005.09
- Handover of garment specification sheets to manufacturers
- Accessory matching
- Prototypes timeline management
- Defect reporting for prototypes
Purchasing manager and Fabric Research assistant
Prada (Miu Miu)
Milan, Italy
2002.03 - 2004.04
- Assistant in fabric research, attending trade fairs and suppliers' showrooms
- Suppliers and fabrics coding and order trasmission
- Creation of fabrics datasheets
- Management of delivery timelines
Purchasing manager and Fabric Research assistant
Hugo Boss Woman
Corsico, Italy
2000.10 - 2002.03
- Assistant in fabric research, attending trade fairs and suppliers' showrooms
- Suppliers and fabrics coding and order trasmission
- Creation of fabrics datasheets
- Management of delivery timelines
- Management of sales color swatch books
Junior designer and Fabric office assistant
Trussardi
Almè (BG), Italy
1998.10 - 2000.10
- Sketch design and technical figures
- Assistance in fabric and accessories research
- Development of new logos
- Management of sales color swatch books
Junior Designer
Studio Grattarola
Milan, Italy
1997.09 - 1998.10
- Design od sketches and technical drawings
- Creation of seasonal trend boards
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Fashion Design
Istituto Marangoni
Milan /1994 - /1997
Skills
SOFT SKILLS
- Communication
- Creativity
- Positivity
- Problem-solving
- Reliability and punctuality
HARD SKILLS
Excellent knowledge of the textile world:
- Processes (weaving and printing techniques)
- Suppliers and agents portfolio
- Prices negotiation
- Stealth platform
- Excel and Word
- English language
Languages
English
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Art
- Reading
- Design
- Travelling
Timeline
Self-employed
.
2023.01 - Current
Fabric R&D and purchasing Alta Sartoria and RTW
Dolce&Gabbana srl
2005.10 - 2022.12
Product office coordinator
Leeside srl
2004.10 - 2005.09
Purchasing manager and Fabric Research assistant
Prada (Miu Miu)
2002.03 - 2004.04
Purchasing manager and Fabric Research assistant
Hugo Boss Woman
2000.10 - 2002.03
Junior designer and Fabric office assistant
Trussardi
1998.10 - 2000.10
Junior Designer
Studio Grattarola
1997.09 - 1998.10
Diploma of Higher Education - Fashion Design
Istituto Marangoni
/1994 - /1997