ROBERT MATTIAS MEYER

clients: KARL LAGERFELD (FD) JOOP! TOMMY HILFIGER (PVH) C&A CALAMAR (BÜLTEL) BUNDESWEHR

KARL LAGERFELD Men (via FD license partner) creative tasks: - design & development of 2 complete collections p.a. (Resort & PreFall menswear) - design of mood boards & product group-related inputs - trend & style research, consultant - creation of vector-based (technical) drawings with Adobe CS sourcing & technical tasks: - technical meetings with pattern makers - preparing 1st stage tech-packs for prototyping communication & presentation tasks: - official presentation of the collection to international sales teams (multilingual) - internal reviews to board members

JOOP! & JOOP! Jeans Men creative tasks: - design & development of sweat & jersey & knitwear product groups - trend & style research, consultant - creation of vector-based (technical) drawings with Adobe CS sourcing & technical tasks: - technical collaboration with merchandising communication & presentation tasks: - official presentation of the collection - internal design meetings

TOMMY HILFIGER Tailored Men creative tasks: - design & development of formal wear product groups - selecting fabrics for formal wear - trend & style research - creation of vector-based (technical) drawings with Adobe CS sourcing & technical tasks: - technical collaboration with merchandising communication & presentation tasks: - external & internal design meetings

Strellson's Tailored Line: suits & jackets supersvision of the whole premium part creative tasks: - design & development of 4 complete collections p.a. for suits, formal pants & single jackets - design & development of NOS, special capsule collections & VIP products - trend research & international store checks - design of mood boards & product group-related inputs - creation of vector-based (technical) drawings with Adobe CS sourcing & technical tasks: - special developments and visits to Italian weavers - developing fabrics and visiting trade fairs worldwide - implementation of style briefings & fittings with pattern makers - systematic creation & maintenance of styles, articles and products in SAP IPDM - conducting technical meetings for sample collections (SMS) - active participation in pricing and calculation meetings communication & team: - close assistance with the Creative Director - leading the design team - conducting staff appraisals - co-operation with HR department - conducting qualified employee interviews - conceptual cooperation with the marketing team - price negotiations with suppliers - preparation of sales documents presentation tasks: - official presentation of the collection - preview presentations with international wholesale customers (key accounts) - multilingual presentations to international sales teams

supervision & development of three menswear lines: Camp David Black Camp David White JAY-Pi creative tasks: - design & development of 4 complete collections p.a. for 3 lines - creation of colour themes, concept design & input for 3 lines - briefings and meetings with design & graphics teams - design and development of VIP outfits sourcing & technical tasks: - sourcing qualities and visiting suppliers in Europe and Asia - developing fabrics and visiting trade fairs worldwide - creating technical drawings and detail sketches with Adobe CS - product follow-up from 1st sketches, prototypes to SMS - sourcing in Europe and Asia, collaboration with local agencies - international trade fair and supplier visits communication & team: - communication & team: - leading a design team of 7 employees, conducting staff appraisals - designing presentations to founders & board members - internal & external presentation of collections - close cooperation with marketing & participation in press interviews - composing outfits for campaign shootings & VIP events

design and supervision of two product units: suits & blazers assistance to head design creative tasks: - design & development of 12 collections p.a. for suits and single jackets - design & development of NOS, special key accounts & VIP products - design and development of ceremony collection items - trend research & creation of mood boards - participation in brainstorming & concept meetings - exclusive fabric development - creating technical drawings, detailed sketches and overviews with Adobe Illustrator - complete processing from the initial draft to technical level (prototypes, SMS) - development of new fits in collaboration with the pattern department - fittings - definition of artworks & graphics - store checks and city trips worldwide sourcing & technical tasks: - sourcing qualities and visiting suppliers in Europe and Asia - sampling outer fabrics and visiting trade fairs worldwide - PLM expert communication & team: - induction of trainees and employees - creation of press and collection texts - composing outfits for campaign shootings & VIP events presentation tasks: - design presentations to board members - monthly presentations to wholesale & retail customers - assistance to head of design

- Junior Designer shirts (Boss Black, Boss Selection) - selected Designer for Hugo Boss talent pool, (project: new signature & concept for Boss Selection) - input drawings menswear (HUGO men) creative tasks: - design & development of 4 collections p.a. - designing special details for future collections - sketches to visualize ideas & technical details - creating new forms and patterns using CAD-Assyst - fittings - preparation of mood-boards - research & store checks technical tasks: - developing complete shirt pattern including fusing and template forms - permanent collaboration with the company's own development centre - check, control and continuous improvement of patterns sampling and production: - monitoring the development process (prototyping, sampling and production) - giving instructions for special finishings and workmanships - preparation and control of worksheets communication: - style meetings &collaboration with the creative management - providing info to producers and to in-house production teams - quality controls in cooperation with the technician team presentation tasks: - preparation of internal and external presentations - designing handouts & information kits for technician and producer meetings

design of accessories, shoes & bags