Nicole Mastroianni Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York, New York

Greater New York City Area

• Report directly to VP of Design• Responsible for design process from conceptualization to finished product include: sketching, technical specing and development, correction/fit meetings• Work directly with overseas development team from sourcing leather and materials and production to ensure timely and accurate development• Work within seasonal deadlines to develop prototypes and samples• Work with footwear brand President and sales team to provide a cost efficient product • Maintain knowledge of current and future trends by attending forecasting meetings, and shopping major markets both domestically and internationally• Responsible for sourcing and developing leather and materials for both footwear division and handbag division to create brand cohesiveness and brand identity.

• Report directly to Design Director• Assisted Design Director in executing all footwear presentations from concept to product• Responsible for design process from conceptualization to finished product include: sketching, technical specing and development• Assisted in correction/fit meetings, responsible for design and development for upcoming seasons• Work directly with overseas development team from sourcing leather and materials and production to ensure timely and accurate development• Work within seasonal deadlines to develop prototypes and samples• Work with footwear brand President and sales team to provide a cost efficient product• Maintain knowledge of current and future trends by attending forecasting meetings, and shopping major markets both domestically and internationally

Tory Burch Division• Report directly to Creative Director• Developed and created illustrations and technical drawings for new design concepts• Sourced materials for samples• Completed archive project that accumulated since the launch of the Tory Burch brand• Developed an increased knowledge of leathers, materials and finishes

Designed menu's that revitalized and shaped new identityAble to multi task, and work efficiently and quicklyCustomer service, and problem solving abilities

• Re-designed outsole for upcoming line of men’s sneakers and sandals• Designed a collection of editorial boat shoes

• Retrieved and sourced materials for footwear collection for production• Attended meetings and preparations for Spring 2010 fashion show• Collected inspiration images and conducted market research and forecasting• Assisted in design of “Miss Marc” Ballet flat for Marc by Marc Jacobs, Pre-Fall 2011

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Accessory And Fabrication Design

Associate Of Applied Science, Jewelry Design