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The designer
About Me
- ines
- Washington DC, United States
- Every day is a fresh new life, a fresh new start, and a fresh new chance...
Labels
- Branding / Graphic Design (7)
- Design Thinking (1)
- Jewellery (6)
- Origami (3)
- Product Design (4)
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Ines Caleiro
caleiro.ines@gmail.com
CAREER HISTORY
- Angie Gooderham, London UK 07/2009 - 11/2009
Production Manager.
Woking under direction of the Business Manager. Responsible for the ensemble and sending out work for the mass production. In charge of quality control. Making jewellery and contributing for the design process. Dealing directly with suppliers and responsible for the stock.
Achievements
-Understanding a high level business company
-Being involved in a great project facing a demanding market
- Comfort Station, London, UK 10/2007 – 03/2008
Jewellery Company. Making jewellery on a regular basis. Working directly with the creative director. General duties included maintaining the appearance of the shop, helping customers, arranging displays and dealing with press enquiries.
Achievements
- Working under pressure and meeting demanding deadlines
- Creating, designing and developing
- Resolving problems and meeting challenges
- Dealing with suppliers, partners and associates
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- London Fashion Weekend, London, UK
09/2007
Working as a Dresser for the catwalk shows. Collaborating directly with Toni and Guy backstage. Responsible for Versace and Dolce and Gabana’s collections on a stand. Collaborating with the organization team, helping the shows and ensuring the exhibition runs smoothly.
Achievements
- Coordinating activities and work
- Working effectively in a team
- Working in a busy environment
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- London Eye, London, UK
3/2007 - 07/2009
Guest Services Assistant (Commercial Operations) responsible for reaching targets, actively contributing to the brand vision and strategy. Proactively dealing with disabled guests, different cultures and ethnicities, and developing languages.
Achievements
- Interpreting and translating (use of languages)
- Teaching and training others
- Dealing with customers
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- JimmyChoo London,UK
12/2006 – 2/2007
Directly assisting directly the design team with the creative process and market researching, visual merchandising, organizing the showroom’s display, designing folders and lookbooks. Preparing and coordinating design meetings. Assisting the Creative Design Director in design/creative direction and strategic positioning presentations. PR assistant duties, responsible for sending out and booking samples, maintaining the press books and placing orders.
Achievements
- Business awareness
- Working under pressure and meeting demanding deadlines
- Researching, planning and exploring
- Understanding of the competitive environment
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- Filipe Faisca Fashion Designer, Lisbon, Portugal
8/2004 – 6/2006
Costume and accessories design. Lisbon Fashion Week collaboration. Showcase and window shop display for ‘Hermes’ in Lisbon.
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Education
- London College of Communication, London, UK
1/2009 - 3/2009
3D Material Exploration, Product Design
Part-time course
- London College of Fashion, London, UK
9/2006 – 12/2006
Fashion Design Study Abroad Programme / Best student on the course with the highest grades
-Escola Superior de Design IADE, Lisbon, Portugal
9/2002 – 6/2006
4 years Honours Degree in Graphic Design
-Zelia Nobre Studios, Lisbon, Portugal
2005 - 2006
Jewellery, evening course.
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Computer and Additional Skills
Windows, Office and internet strong knowledge. Illustrator, Photoshop and essential Flash and In Design. Extremely creative with packaging.
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Personal Attributes
- Highly developed interpersonal skills at all levels and excellent organizational skills
- Eye for detail and design awareness
- Task-oriented - commercially experienced and aware
- Seeks and finds solutions to challenges - exceptionally positive attitude
- Strong planning, organising and monitoring abilities - an efficient time-manager
- Great team-worker - adaptable and flexible
- Results oriented - focused on productive and high-yield activities
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caleiro.ines@gmail.com
CAREER HISTORY
- Boca do Lobo, Washington DC. USA 12/2009 on going
Product/graphic designer. High luxury furniture brand. Responsible for designing a new collection. Working directly with Portugal Brands and involved in different projects. Dealing with the competitive design environment understanding the USA market. Being at shows and furniture fairs promoting the brand.
- Angie Gooderham, London UK 07/2009 - 11/2009
Production Manager.
Woking under direction of the Business Manager. Responsible for the ensemble and sending out work for the mass production. In charge of quality control. Making jewellery and contributing for the design process. Dealing directly with suppliers and responsible for the stock.
Achievements
-Understanding a high level business company
-Being involved in a great project facing a demanding market
- Comfort Station, London, UK 10/2007 – 03/2008
Jewellery Company. Making jewellery on a regular basis. Working directly with the creative director. General duties included maintaining the appearance of the shop, helping customers, arranging displays and dealing with press enquiries.
Achievements
- Working under pressure and meeting demanding deadlines
- Creating, designing and developing
- Resolving problems and meeting challenges
- Dealing with suppliers, partners and associates
-------------------------------
- London Fashion Weekend, London, UK
09/2007
Working as a Dresser for the catwalk shows. Collaborating directly with Toni and Guy backstage. Responsible for Versace and Dolce and Gabana’s collections on a stand. Collaborating with the organization team, helping the shows and ensuring the exhibition runs smoothly.
Achievements
- Coordinating activities and work
- Working effectively in a team
- Working in a busy environment
-------------------------------------
- London Eye, London, UK
3/2007 - 07/2009
Guest Services Assistant (Commercial Operations) responsible for reaching targets, actively contributing to the brand vision and strategy. Proactively dealing with disabled guests, different cultures and ethnicities, and developing languages.
Achievements
- Interpreting and translating (use of languages)
- Teaching and training others
- Dealing with customers
----------------------------------------
- JimmyChoo London,UK
12/2006 – 2/2007
Directly assisting directly the design team with the creative process and market researching, visual merchandising, organizing the showroom’s display, designing folders and lookbooks. Preparing and coordinating design meetings. Assisting the Creative Design Director in design/creative direction and strategic positioning presentations. PR assistant duties, responsible for sending out and booking samples, maintaining the press books and placing orders.
Achievements
- Business awareness
- Working under pressure and meeting demanding deadlines
- Researching, planning and exploring
- Understanding of the competitive environment
-----------------------------------------
- Filipe Faisca Fashion Designer, Lisbon, Portugal
8/2004 – 6/2006
Costume and accessories design. Lisbon Fashion Week collaboration. Showcase and window shop display for ‘Hermes’ in Lisbon.
------------------------------------------
Education
- London College of Communication, London, UK
1/2009 - 3/2009
3D Material Exploration, Product Design
Part-time course
- London College of Fashion, London, UK
9/2006 – 12/2006
Fashion Design Study Abroad Programme / Best student on the course with the highest grades
-Escola Superior de Design IADE, Lisbon, Portugal
9/2002 – 6/2006
4 years Honours Degree in Graphic Design
-Zelia Nobre Studios, Lisbon, Portugal
2005 - 2006
Jewellery, evening course.
---------------------------------------
Computer and Additional Skills
Windows, Office and internet strong knowledge. Illustrator, Photoshop and essential Flash and In Design. Extremely creative with packaging.
---------------------------------------
Personal Attributes
- Highly developed interpersonal skills at all levels and excellent organizational skills
- Eye for detail and design awareness
- Task-oriented - commercially experienced and aware
- Seeks and finds solutions to challenges - exceptionally positive attitude
- Strong planning, organising and monitoring abilities - an efficient time-manager
- Great team-worker - adaptable and flexible
- Results oriented - focused on productive and high-yield activities
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