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Head of Product Development
Verona, Italy
Jun 2018 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Responsible for the development of the soles made by the Soles by Michelin Team.
-Definition of the functional language that characterizes the design.
-Optimization of flow dynamics in the design process.
-Training and management of Designers and their activities mainly related to the product, but with an eye to marketing and communication.
-Coordination and supervision of development and production sites to ensure successful quality standards.
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Project Leader Footwear
Montebelluna, Italy
May 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Leading the team responsible for the design and development of new cycling shoe models under the Time brand.
-Definition of the stylistic language that will characterize the models.
-Selection and definition of the foot last.
-Technological research of materials and construction of the upper.
-Study of a structural system complementary to the lacing for the adjustment of the upper fit.
-Optimizing the performance of the carbon and plastic soles.
-Analysis of design costs and the final product.
Intense collaboration with the RaidLight Team, working on the design of the soles for the new models of trail running shoes.
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Senior Designer
Verona, Italy
Feb 2015 - Jun 2017 (2 years 4 months)
Design and development of technical soles for the sports and safety market under the world-leading Michelin brand.
-Support junior designers to improve their skills.
-Collaborate with development and manufacturing sites to ensure project success.
-Work closely with marketing by creating graphic tools to ensure detailed technical communication.
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Senior Footwear/Industrial Designer
Asolo, Italy
Feb 2007 - Jan 2015 (7 years 11 months)
Senior Designer, areas of expertise:
-Winter sports technical footwear and accessories
-Work and safety footwear and accessories
-Protective gear
-Bicycle frames and saddles
-Motorcycle helmets
Collaboration with the 3D modelling team (hard components) and the pattern making team (soft components) for prototyping and sampling of models.
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Footwear Designer
Maser, Italy
Apr 2002 - Nov 2005 (3 years 7 months)
Snowboard boot design.
Duties and responsibilities:
-Participate in the Brain Storming with the marketing manager.
-Propose concepts for models, both for soles and uppers including the selection of materials.
-Participate in the problem-solving process in collaboration with the Snowboard Team.
-Design of a patented locking system.
-Trips to the Far East for cross-checking and fine-tuning of samples.
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Industrial Designer
Axo Sport Spa
Istrana, Italy
Sep 2001 - Mar 2002 (6 months)
Designer of on-road and off-road motorcycle boots (patenting a safety system) and ventilation components for helmets and leather suits.
Participation in meetings with the professional riders of the Axo Team to solve their fit and safety problems.
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3D CAD / Designer
Asolo, Italy
Jun 1996 - Feb 2001 (4 years 8 months)
3D CAD operator.
-Design of hard components for sporting goods (soles, inline skates, saddles), lacing mechanisms and components for vehicles.
Designer.
-Projects for mountaineering and trekking shoes and seasonal collections for sneakers.
-Travel to the Far East to learn and understand the shoe sampling process.