- Studio Manager/Retail Associate
- HANIA New York
- Fashion Institute of Technology
Summary
Hi! My name is Giselle G. Giarraputo and I am a Fashion and Accessories Designer based in NYC.
I have studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Polimoda, and Florence University of the Arts. As a designer, I have had the opportunity to learn skills in the following areas: sewing, pattern making, draping, illustration, tech packs, hand sewing, and embellishment for apparel, footwear, and accessories. I am proficient in using the Adobe suite in my design process, as well as Microsoft
My work experience includes Visual Merchandising, Production/Studio Manager, Customer Service, and more. I am always willing to learn and help my team in any way possible!
Work Experience
POP-UP TASKS (2020)
• Supported merchandising, styling, and staging of all merchandise in-store
• Assisted clients with any needs and performed all sales
STUDIO TASKS (2020 - CURRENT)
• book private appointments for clients and stores
• manage shipment and fulfillment for all orders
• assist the head designer with all tasks
• manage physical and production inventory with respective team members
• process new items as returned from production
• create detailed technical packs for new styles
• assist the head of the production with yarn purchase orders, knitter's payroll, and order confirmations
STUDY ABROAD (Fall 2017): Polimoda (Florence, Italy)<br /> HONORS: FALL 2019 FIT AAS EXHIBITION "URBAN GLAMOR" FINALIST<br /> MINORS: Italian Studies ⭒ Fashion History, Theory + Culture ⭒ History of Art ⭒ Italian Language
HONORS: BEST PROJECT - ‘the X’ FBM/FD Common Project (FIT in Florence Spring 2018)<br /> • voted ‘BEST PROJECT’ by a panel of FIT in Florence Professors, as well as a panel of nonparticipating professors<br /> • Collaborated with a group of FBM students to design a collection based on a created brand using trend predictions and research
Professional Details
Accessories
Apparel
JOB FUNCTIONS
Design - Graphic / Prints
Design - Technical
REGIONS
NY Metro
Womens
Juniors / Tweens
AVAILABLE FOR RELOCATION?
Yes
CAREER LEVEL
Mid to Senior Level
EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE
AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US
Yes
New York, NY
New York, NY