Zoë Knight

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Creative Consultant. Tastemaker. Luxury Leathergoods Designer. Branding Expert. High End interior Designer. @
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United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Zoë Knight

As an experienced creative consultant and tastemaker with a strong focus on luxury fashion brands, I specialize in elevating the appeal of luxury products while championing sustainability in the fashion industry. With a proven track record in design, I consistently create design-led commercially viable products with worldwide appeal, collaborating closely with key strategic partners, directors, and stakeholders to achieve global KPIs.My expertise lies in crafting exceptional brand identities that captivate audiences and differentiate products in the competitive luxury market. From concept to market, I possess the skills to seamlessly navigate the entire design process, encompassing design and research, marketing and business analysis, development, sourcing, manufacturing, cost negotiation, and profitability considerations.In addition to my consulting experience, I have successfully launched two start-up businesses of my own. As the Creative Director and Co-founder, I developed comprehensive business plans, secured investment, presented to shareholders, and executed exit strategies. These ventures include a luxury handbag company and a retail/rental company, which have honed my ability to effectively manage diverse aspects of business operations.Thriving in complex and fast-paced environments, I maintain composure and deliver results while showcasing exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills. My experience spans international collaborations with world-class organizations, allowing me to navigate cross-cultural dynamics and drive success on a global scale.If you're seeking a creative consultant who can seamlessly integrate into your team, deliver outstanding design solutions, and contribute to your organization's growth, I invite you to connect with me. Let's explore how my expertise can propel your brand to new heights in the luxury fashion industry.

Zoë Knight's Current Company Details
Zoe Knight Studio

Zoe Knight Studio

Creative Consultant. Tastemaker. Luxury Leathergoods Designer. Branding Expert. High End interior Designer.
Zoë Knight Work Experience Details
  • Zoe Knight Studio
    Creative Director And Consultant
    Zoe Knight Studio Feb 2018 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Zoe Knight Creative consultancy offers a strategic approach to international luxury fashion brands through innovative art direction and creative design services with strategic business and branding strategies. Specialising in (but not exclusively) luxury leather goods, traditional design processes are expertly developed from research and clear presentations, art direction, design development, brand identity, business and market analysis, product development, sourcing manufacturers, producing tech packs and post production developments, all in line with a critical development path.Using extensive industry knowledge and experience in creative design, branding, business strategies, working with luxury super brands, alongside personal entrepreneurial experiences, I help new and existing brands drive sales, maximise their industry potential and hit their specified KPIs.
  • Mcm Worldwide
    Creative Consultant Luxury Leathergoods
    Mcm Worldwide Dec 2016 - Dec 2018
    Responsible for designing the SS18 campaign bags, a European inspired line to compliment the European history of the brand, and maximise the brand's current offering. Specifically, I designed the new style 'Trisha' suede and leather bags for MCM shown in the SS18 marketing campaign modelled by social media influencer 'Golden Barbie' and accounting for 30% of the brand's marketing budget.I worked with sales, production and marketing to design design-led luxury products that meets price perception and sales potential using my extensive knowledge of the market and industry.I worked with teams both in Korea and Italy and travelled to Italy on a regular basis for meetings and manufacturing purposes.
  • Debut Contemporary Limited
    Art And Gallery Director
    Debut Contemporary Limited Mar 2010 - Dec 2016
    London Area, United Kingdom
    Art Director of a contemporary art gallery in Notting Hill, London, responsible for sourcing new and emerging talent across international markets, from fresh talent to world recognised museum artists. Responsible for driving sales through B2B business, direct shop floor sales and through understanding the secondary market. Working with interior designers, sourcing and placing space specific artworks, including commissioned and bespoke pieces for both high spec homes and industry spaces. Furthermore fully understanding the interior design process through transferable design skills working within the luxury fashion sector.Responsible for orchestrating press worthy and sales driven exhibitions and orchestrating collaborative partnerships with international brands such as Selfridges producing a critically acclaimed show in their Wonder Room. Secured various art fairs involvement maximising sales, collaborating with other complementary businesses including high end furniture and antiques businesses in ensuring KPI's were achieved.
  • Wolf & Badger
    Co Founder And Creative Director
    Wolf & Badger Aug 2009 - Apr 2013
    London, United Kingdom
    Co founder and Creative Director of a fashion and design business retailing and supporting exciting and up and coming independent fashion, jewellery and accessories brands from the UK and beyond. Our retail store being on Ledbury Road, Notting Hill. I worked with new design talent and mentored them in various ways including manufacturing advice, product and range plan advice, pricing structures and brand identity.I worked with Sebastian Manes and senior directors at Selfridges to produce and curate a critically acclaimed pop up store in the Wonder Room at Selfridges including art, design and fashion.Awarded a 'Walpole Brand of Tomorrow Award' following the success in the first year of trading, the first award of it's type awarded by Walpole for such a young brand.
  • Paul Smith
    Head Women'S Accessory Designer
    Paul Smith 2006 - 2009
    I was brought in to bring a more luxury element to the existing product offer and recreate the bag offer within the Paul Smith brand and identity.I reported to Paul Smith, the Creative Director and CEO with formal presentations of ideas and concepts, and worked independently on research, design and product development, and also managed assistants. I worked on a new range plan business model with production, sales and marketing and I designed the bag, belt and small leather collections.I helped double sales within the first two seasons and furthermore took responsibility for driving creative input within accessories when the Creative Director left.
  • Zoe Knight
    Founder & Creative Director Luxury Handbags
    Zoe Knight Jul 2002 - Jan 2006
    Zoe Knight was my own business whereby I was the Creative Director for the Zoe Knight brand of luxury handbags and leather goods. I was responsible for all design, conception and brand identity for the label, seeing it through from design to manufacture and production. I secured investment and understood the business significantly to help manage operations day to day and lead an internal team of four staff across different areas and managed relations with external parties. I presented the collection at international trade fairs and secured distribution through luxury boutiques and department stores worldwide including Selfridges, Harrods, Harvey Nicols, Saks, Barneys, Isetan Japan and United Arrows and furthermore enjoyed worldwide international press.
  • Chloé
    Senior Women’S Leathergoods Designer
    Chloé Jan 2001 - Jul 2002
    I was responsible for designing a new range of accessories including handbags, belts and small leather goods capturing the spirit of Chloe. I liaised with the production manager on cost issues and competition within the workplace and worked together on a range plan. I worked with Phoebe Philo on themes and directions, and followed on with independent development. I was responsible for creating the 'bracelet bag.'
  • Anya Hindmarch
    Head Designer Leathergoods
    Anya Hindmarch Jan 1999 - Dec 2000
    Working my way from junior designer to Head of Design, I was responsible for designing both main line and blue label collections, working closely with and reporting to Anya Hindmarch and business directors of the company. Travelling frequently to Italy for manufacturing purposes.Whilst I was working there Anya Hindmarch won British Accessory of the Year Award 2001.

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Zoë Knight's current role is Creative Consultant. Tastemaker. Luxury Leathergoods Designer. Branding Expert. High End interior Designer..

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Zoë Knight attended Northumbria University, National Design Academy (Nda).

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