Christopher Chan Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

• Bringing extensive expertise and a well-regarded presence in the jewellery industry, I offer a unique blend of knowledge, experience, and connections. My capabilities extend to providing creative direction and commercial strategy tailored in both the industry and education sector. • With a proven track record, I possess strong leadership skills and commercial acumen. I specialise in assembling and leading exceptionally talented design teams, ensuring they align with the strategic goals of… Show more • Bringing extensive expertise and a well-regarded presence in the jewellery industry, I offer a unique blend of knowledge, experience, and connections. My capabilities extend to providing creative direction and commercial strategy tailored in both the industry and education sector. • With a proven track record, I possess strong leadership skills and commercial acumen. I specialise in assembling and leading exceptionally talented design teams, ensuring they align with the strategic goals of the organisation.• My strength lies in fostering a positive team culture, nurturing individual growth, and empowering teams to realise their full potential. I am adept at creating an environment where teams thrive, delivering impactful results.• As a bespoke fine jewellery designer, I draw upon a wealth of experience in design, materials, suppliers, and production to inform my private practice. In this arena, I specialise in creating jewellery that is personal and exceptional.• My distinctive strength lies in a singular attention to detail when translating a concept into detailed design and the design into a beautiful piece of jewellery. Excited to connect with fellow professionals who share a passion for the artistry and craftsmanship of fine jewellery. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Hong Kong

• Responsible for Hearts on Fire jewellery designs, product launching plans, also in charge of other jewellery collection for CTF brands, such as Enzo, Jewelria, T Mark.• Leading design teams in Hong Kong and China through all stages of design, development and commercial execution.• Coaching and mentoring members of the team. • Communicating with partners to develop creative ideas, marketing strategies, and business cases. • Working with international sales directors and project… Show more • Responsible for Hearts on Fire jewellery designs, product launching plans, also in charge of other jewellery collection for CTF brands, such as Enzo, Jewelria, T Mark.• Leading design teams in Hong Kong and China through all stages of design, development and commercial execution.• Coaching and mentoring members of the team. • Communicating with partners to develop creative ideas, marketing strategies, and business cases. • Working with international sales directors and project planners to formulate seasonal themes and project proposals. Show less

Hong Kong Sar

Higher Diploma in Jewellery & Image Product

Hong Kong Sar

Jewellery Design Fundamentals - from Trend Forecasting to Making

Hong Kong

• Responsible for all of the company’s jewellery designs and product launching plans.• Leading a design team through all stages of design, development and commercial execution (from hand sketching to sample making) for the company’s major line, online collections, travel retail, whole selling lines, as well as gifts and premiums line.• Communicating with collaboration clients, from ideas to the final products, develop marketing launching plans and creative ideas, and create around 500… Show more • Responsible for all of the company’s jewellery designs and product launching plans.• Leading a design team through all stages of design, development and commercial execution (from hand sketching to sample making) for the company’s major line, online collections, travel retail, whole selling lines, as well as gifts and premiums line.• Communicating with collaboration clients, from ideas to the final products, develop marketing launching plans and creative ideas, and create around 500 design pieces per year; generated sales of US $1 Million from each collection, US $1 Million from commercial partners including Hong Kong Jockey Club, JD.com and Disney’s. • Communicating with suppliers regarding materials, production, cost control and quality control to ensure the best cost and quality for the company. • Partnering with marketing and sales team to formulate each seasonal theme, and assisting them with model casting, campaign shooting, styling, event visual merchandising for retail outlets, and other aspects of company branding.• Responsible for designing custom made art pieces for Chinese celebrities – e.g. show piece for Miriam Yeung “Minor Classic” Concert 2016, “Wonderland” collection for Dorian Ho, “A-Z” collection for Zing. • Partnering with design team, uniting the same vision and style with the brand images, developing ideas and direction for all materials including brand website, social media platform, printed material, packaging and shop image. Show less

Hong Kong

Responsible for designing handbags and fashion jewellery / accessories for an Italian design consultant house, working with clients including Versace, Just Cavalli, Juicy Couture, Francesco Biasia and Gattinoni Jeans. Handled all stages of design and production from hand drawing to samples making, cost control, leading material sourcing and merchandising.

London, United Kingdom

Fashion Accessories Designer & Stylist. Designed and produced hand-made costume accessories which were featured in major magazines and on television, created styling images for the brand.

Ceritficate, Comprehensive Cad / Cam

Certificate, Fashion Styling & Art Direction

Activities and Societies: Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Visual Communication & Fashion

BA (Hons) Design in Visual Communication

Diploma, Metal And Jewelry Arts

Diploma in Jewellery Design