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Keihan Rezgar Othman

Keihan Rezgar Othman

Lugano

Summary

Professional Junior Fashion Designer prepared for impactful contributions in creating captivating and market-ready collections. Brings wealth of experience in design, trend analysis, and material sourcing. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and achieving design goals, with flexibility to adapt to evolving fashion trends. Proficient in sketching, draping, and digital design tools, valued for creativity and reliability. Proven ability to innovate and deliver designs that resonate with target audiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Fashion Designer

Othman Label
05.2024 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors and other industry professionals to stay informed about new developments and resources available.
  • Liaised with suppliers to secure competitive pricing on materials, reducing overall production costs without sacrificing quality.
  • Assisted photographers in styling photoshoots showcasing new collections effectively; increasing exposure through print and digital media.
  • Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.
  • Collaborated with textile designers, patternmakers and sample makers to bring designs to life and meet target market needs.
  • Redesigned underperforming collections, leading to improved brand perception and increased revenue.
  • Managed budgets for design projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining artistic vision.
  • Used drawing, computer-aided design (CAD) and draping techniques to develop ideas and communicate strategies to others.
  • Created detailed technical sketches for garment construction, enabling seamless communication between design and production teams.

Junior Fashion Designer

Ermenegildo Zegna
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Successfully met tight deadlines without compromising design quality, ensuring timely delivery of products to retailers.
  • Enhanced brand visibility by creating eye-catching designs and implementing innovative marketing strategies.
  • Streamlined the design process with advanced software tools, increasing efficiency and reducing time-to-market for new products.
  • Optimized workflow by implementing efficient organization systems for fabric swatches, trimmings, and other essential materials.
  • Created detailed technical sketches for garment construction, enabling seamless communication between design and production teams.
  • Sourced high-quality fabrics and materials for production, ensuring durability and comfort in finished products.
  • Developed unique clothing collections for various seasons, resulting in increased sales and customer satisfaction.


Product Development Assistant Menswear

Fendi
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Conducted market research to identify emerging trends, guiding the development of new collections accordingly.
  • Worked closely with production teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing and timely delivery of products.
  • Created unique and trendsetting garments, securing a loyal customer base and positive media coverage.
  • Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
  • Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
  • Optimized garment fit by collaborating with pattern makers during product development stages; ensuring consistent sizing across all collections.
  • Optimized garment construction techniques through hands-on experience with sewing machinery while working closely alongside skilled tailors during sample development stages.

Assistant Fashion Designer

Marni
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Enhanced product designs by collaborating with the lead designer on seasonal fashion trends and color palettes.
  • Coordinated successful photo shoots, managing schedules, styling models, and overseeing set design for promotional materials.
  • Contributed creatively towards the development of unique prints and patterns, resulting in a distinctive brand aesthetic that resonated with customers.
  • Prepared and maintained design boards with sketches, fabrics, colors, prints and trims.
  • Streamlined production processes by assisting in creating technical packages and communicating with vendors.
  • Researched seasonal trends, colors, and raw materials to focus on needs of buyers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design Menswear AFAM

Istituto Marangoni
Milan, Italy
07-2020

High School Diploma -

Istituto Sant'Anna
Lugano, Switzerland
06-2018

Skills

  • Fashion trends analysis
  • Technical pattern making
  • Fashion illustration
  • Garment construction
  • Fabric selection
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Technical drawing
  • Strong creativity
  • Creative vision
  • Fabric sourcing
  • Sustainable design
  • Fashion sketching
  • Product line development
  • New concept development
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Creative thinking
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making
  • Brand development

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Arabic
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Fashion Designer

Othman Label
05.2024 - Current

Junior Fashion Designer

Ermenegildo Zegna
09.2023 - 01.2024

Product Development Assistant Menswear

Fendi
08.2022 - 09.2023

Assistant Fashion Designer

Marni
09.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design Menswear AFAM

Istituto Marangoni

High School Diploma -

Istituto Sant'Anna
Keihan Rezgar Othman