Sophie Poelman
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About
New Zealand born designer, currently exploring mountains and design in Bolzano, Italy. 1/2 Dutch, 1/4 Fresian and 1/4 Scottish... Lived in Amsterdam for 6 years, but before that lived in the mountains of California and before that was a design student in Wellington, New Zealand. Grew up on Waiheke Island, an ex-hippy paradise close to Auckland city.
Loves snowboarding,ski touring in the winter and (street)long boarding in the summer. Also into climbing, biking and weekend hiking. Is quite partial to a bit of snake skin. Thinks the Fiat Bambina is the cutest car ever made. Loves cooking Malaysian curries and rice paper rolls. Is a book devourer who especially likes biographies about interesting people. A travel seeker who also quite likes to be at home with a cup of Earl Grey too. -
Education
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Bachelor of Design (Hons) Textile DesignMassey University2003 - 2006
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Experience
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Designer Mountaineering Apparel SALEWAOberalp _ Salewa GroupFeb 2013 - Present (11 years 10 months)Design and PM of the product groups Mountaineering and Hiking/Trekking. Working closely with Developers and our Athletes on the range.
In Summer: Mountaineering, Alpine Climbing, Via Ferrata, Hiking, Trekking.
In Winter: Free Ski Mountaineering, Skiing, Ski Touring, Snowshoeing, Winter Hiking. -
Designer Technical OuterwearO'NeillMar 2012 - Dec 2012 (9 months)Designer Performance Women Snow Outerwear & layering (Including Kids) global range.
Responsible for design process from hand sketch to final production.
Conceive, visualize,communicate new trends.
Innovation in fabrics/colours/graphics/styles/features.
Formulate global colour palette & colours ups execution. Create,communicate & present engaging visual presentations at Concept/ Trend stage & global sales meeting
Active role in size specs and fitting sessions.
Conception and Styling of Kids Photoshoot
Development trips to Asian sourcing office / factories
Regular international research trips & major sports trade fairs
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Junior Designer OuterwearO'NeillMar 2010 - Mar 2012 (2 years)Designer of the Global Snow range for Kids (2-6years), Teens (6-16 years) and women's range.
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Design Trainee Snow OuterwearO'NeillMay 2008 - Mar 2010 (1 year 10 months)Designer of Youth (Boys, Girls and the very little people) Snow Outerwear collection at Oneill's European HQ in Warmond, Netherlands. Assistant Designer of Mens and Womens Snow Outerwear.
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Design Assistant / GraphicsMilou Ket Styling and DesignFeb 2008 - May 2008 (3 months)
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Freeelance graphic designerOililyMar 2008 - Apr 2008 (1 month)Graphic designer for Womens and Childrens apparel.
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InternshipL.A. ColorsJun 2007 - Mar 2008 (9 months)Design Assistent Trend and Colour forecasting for fashion and interiors at L.A. Colors from Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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InternshipY-TrendsJul 2007 - Dec 2007 (5 months)Designed allovers/graphics for footwear
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Rental TechnicianMammoth Mountain Ski AreaDec 2006 - Apr 2007 (4 months)The fastest ski and snowboard adjuster to have ever graced the shop floor at Canyon Sports shop.
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Window concept designerFusion surf skateMar 2006 - Dec 2006 (9 months)Designed window displays on for brands such as Levis, Wrangler, 686, Golf Punk at the popular skate/snow/surf shop and its sister shop Hurricane Jeans.
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Retail Sales assistantHeavenly SportsNov 2003 - Apr 2004 (5 months)Sold snowboarding hardwear and clothing at the biggest retail store at Heavenly Mountain Resort, South Lake Tahoe, California.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@sophiepoelman, member since 2012
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