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Hong Kong, Hk

New York, Us

A luxury brand characterized by unique design, craftsmanship and style.First collection UFO rings have been featured in Harper’s Bazaar Germany and British Vogue.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Responsible for design vision, concept and design directions for jewelry and collaboration collections. Elevated brand through iconic and differentiated product designs while diversifying the materials and styles.Recruited and built a high performing design team and implemented 3D into creative design process, resulting quality designs and advanced presentations.

Responsible for all creative and management functions from product to packaging for a private equity backed luxury startup.Built a design team and launched a digital first fine jewelry brand, M.Monroe (license from Authentic Brands Group).• Defined and developed product and design strategies from scratch.• Built and led interdisciplinary team of design and product development personnel.• Created and launched 5 distinctive jewelry collections ( 100+ SKUs).• Partnered with creative and PR agencies to bring brand story to life.• Oversaw image direction and copy for flagship website and Instagram.• Led and oversaw packaging design and development.• Partnered with merchandising and marketing leaders on impactful site merchandising.• Gave press interviews to Forbes and JCK magazines.

Lucerne, Ch

Collaboration with Swiss luxury retailer to co-create new jewelry collections and establish “Bucherer Fine Jewelry”.• Designed two jewelry collections that became the company’s first commercial success in jewelry business.• Achieved 20% profitable sales growth in the first year.• Rejuvenated the brand’s classic image into a lively, modern luxury brand.• Achieved global expansion by attracting younger consumers.• Produced scalable designs which established a wider product offerings and longer sales life cycle.

Richardson, Texas, Us

Responsible for bringing a global vision to grow Michael Kors Jewelry.Led a team of design and product development personnel towards an elevated aesthetic.Led product direction and seasonal concepts.Directly presented seasonal concepts to Michael Kors, the CEO and other executives.• Introduced the brand’s first semi-precious jewelry collection.• Redefined product aesthetic and concepts that inspired other accessories including watches, handbag and eyewear.• Developed strong partnerships with manufacturers which resulted in rapid production.• Initiated the brand’s first wearable technology jewelry.• Partnered with merchandising and contributed to national and regional sales growths.

New York, New York, Us

Responsible for designs of Fine, Fashion and Paloma Picasso lines. Oversaw and manage entire design process from concept to prototyping.Managed, mentored and grew a team of 17+ designers, leading high profile projects, including Tiffany Keys, Tiffany Locks, 1837, Tiffany Bow, Luce, Olive Leaf and T Collection.• Designed and developed the bestselling SKUs and collections which became major revenue generators.• Designed jewelry collections that increased the Paloma Picasso business tenfold in sales between 2010 to 2014, exceeding projection.• Cultivated trusting relationship with Madam Picasso and appointed sole designer to lead the concept and designs of the annual collections.• Worked with Frank Gehry to co-create Willow Collection.• Managed 5 direct reports on new concepts and line extension developments.

New York, New York, Us

Specialized and focused in concept development to bring innovative design ideas to Fashion, Fine to Designer lines.Came up with the Tiffany Locks concept which became bestselling collection.Designed top selling styles for Tiffany Key Collection.

New York, New York, Us

Managed design and development of pearl jewelry brand Iridesse, a subsidiary of Tiffany & Co.Created design sketches and mood boards to convey ideas and product direction.Introduced personalization concept on classic pearl strand necklace.Worked with manufacturers on sourcing and manufacturing samplesMentored two direct reports Supported chief merchandiser on all aspect of product creation.

New York, Ny, Us

Artisanal handcrafted jewelry brand who started sustainable luxury movement back in year 2004.Invited to join design team based in Bali, Indonesia, to focus and develop new concepts / ideas for silver and gold jewelry lines.Designed and introduced lighter and feminine aesthetic including Bamboo collection.

Antwerp, Be

Designed fashion and bridal fine jewelry.Created presentations and technical art.Worked closely with product development team on prototypes and sample stages.Review and comment on samples to meet requirements.Attend meetings.

New York, New York, Us

Pioneering fashion and fine jewelry designer brand based in Brooklyn, NY.Assisted Stephen Dweck, the head designer in all design development.Designed the brand’s first silver & diamond and 18k & diamond collection.Designed new patterns for carved and inlaid stones.Created Technical art packages.Closely worked with model makers.Assisted the head designer on personal appearance events.