Senior Designer / Freelance based in Singapore

Karen KON BOILLON

Singapore, Singapore

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10 years’ experience in the fashion and sports industries at your service...

Global view of the design and production steps.

Able to identify product opportunities and interpret seasonal trends through the brand filter to create a compelling product assortment.

Experienced at partnering with Product Managers and Merchants on seasonal strategies and roadmaps.

a thorough understanding of fabric construction and technical finishing techniques.

Able to create complete packages and skilled at designing into price points to maximize margin while maintaining quality and design intent.

Experienced in Managing interns and freelance designers.

Ability to evolve in a fast paced and ever changing work environment.

Creative, passionate, and hard working.
Education
- BACHELOR DEGREE OF APPLIED ARTS // DSAA - Diplôme Supérieur en Arts Appliqués Textile design //Option création et conception design textile
  
  Lycée LA MARTINIERE TERREAUX
  
  2001 - 2003
- HIGH LEVEL TECHNICIAN DEGREE // BTS Stylisme de Mode Fashion design
  
  Lycée LA MARTINERE TERREAUX
  
  1999 - 2001
  
  Lyon 69, France
- GRADUATE CERTIFICATE // Baccalauréat Applied arts // STI Arts Appliques
  
  Lycée Jean Paul Sartre
  
  1996 - 1999
  
  Bron 69, France
Experience
- FOUNDER
  
  KKB Design Consulting
  
  Apr 2015 - Present (9 years 7 months)
- LEAD DESIGNER
  
  Go Sport
  
  Mar 2011 - Sep 2014 (3 years 6 months)
  
  OUTDOOR WEAR, SKIWEAR
  BRANDS: ELLESSE, WANABEE
  
  Responsible for all GO SPORT SKI and OUTDOOR ranges + ELLESSE designs and innovations
  - Researched, developed and presented seasonal mood and concept boards, colour palette, trims and design directions
  - Managed freelance apparel and graphics designers
  - Provided design and trends support to the MOUNTAIN HARDWARE team and other designers to guarantee the WANABEE Brand DNA and seasonal direction
  - Travelled around Europe for seasonal trend research and innovation ( Professionnal fairs and internationnal shopping trips)
  - Travelled overseas to follow production, visit suppliers and look for new sources
  - Collections review with franchises and partners
  - Technical support on seasonal lines presentation to GO SPORT retail forces
- SENIOR DESIGNER / PRODUCT DEVELOPPER
  
  Go Sport
  
  Jul 2007 - Mar 2011 (3 years 8 months)
  
  OUTDOOR WEAR, SKI WEAR, BEACH, RUNNING, CYCLING
  BRANDS: ELLESSE, WANABEE, ATHLITECH
  
  SENIOR DESIGNER ON GO SPORT ELLESSE SKI AND OUTDOOR SPORT RANGES
  - Created and managed all seasonal tech packs
  - Teamed with pattern makers to achieve correct fit and design integrity until the start of production
  - Communicated daily with overseas vendors throughout the development process
  - Provided support to junior and internee designers
  - Created the 1st SKI ranges for ELLESSE BRAND for the French market
  
  Designer on GO SPORT CYCLING lines (from 2007 to 2011)
  Designer on GO SPORT RUNNING lines (SS09)
  Designer on GO SPORT and ELLESSE BEACHWEAR lines (from 2008 to 2010)
  Project leader on SMART PRODUCT - To promote new innovations in international and in-house brands.
- PRODUCT DEVELOPPER / TECHNICAL DESIGNER
  
  JMS DISTRIBUTIONS
  
  Sep 2006 - May 2007 (8 months)
  
  Filiale française Star&Wings
  SPORTSWEAR & STREETWEAR
  BRANDS : AVIREX , SOUTHPOLE TECHNIK
  
  - Created complete style tech packs including specs, trims, fabrics and design details
  - Translated and respected the Brands DNA
  - Communicated daily with overseas vendors to ensure good development and production
  - Visited international vendors and factories for on sight fittings, product control and new factory sourcing (Asia and Europe)
- APPAREL & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
  
  ARTEXTYL
  
  May 2005 - Aug 2006 (1 year 3 months)
  
  SPORTSWEAR & OUTERWEAR
  BRANDS : ANAPURNA, GEOGRAPHICAL NORWAY, GANGSTER UNIT
  
  - Creation and development of SKIWEAR, OUTERWEAR, BEACHWEAR and STREETWEAR products
  - In charge of the tech packs, graphics, labelling, measurement charts and production follow-up until final approvals.
  - Daily communication with overseas suppliers
- JUNIOR DESIGNER & PATTERN MAKER ASSISTANT
  
  J. VALMONT Australia
  
  Mar 2004 - Aug 2004 (5 months)
  
  WOMENSWEAR
  BRAND: Jesika VALMONT AUSTRALIA
  
  - Assisted Head designer on AW 05 City and Sporty line
  - Assisted Pattern maker
  - Took part in the VALMONT WINTER 05 catwalk
Skills
- Fashion Design
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Karen KON BOILLON

Assistant Professor - Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

Systems Administrator, Visible Futures Lab (VFL)