Valentina Kornhauser

• Developed swimwear collections focused on commercial performance and regional scalability • Designed product lines for major retail chains and wholesale clients in Latin America • Coordinated production processes with suppliers in China • Led sample development and quality control processes • Analyzed market trends and adapted collections to different sales channels • Key clients: BAS, Tata, El Dorado, Grupo Éxito (Colombia), Coppel (Mexico)

• Led the strategic development of collections for premium and boutique fashion brands • Defined product proposals with strong commercial potential and clear brand positioning • Managed the full product lifecycle: concept, design, production, and launch • Identified market opportunities and optimized collections accordingly • Collaborated remotely with international suppliers and multidisciplinary teams • Selected clients: Chufy, Rotunda, Margo Baridon, Pastiche, Polonio, Amiani (Mexico)

- Sketched artistic and fresh designs of swimwear, clothing and accessories for consideration. - Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages. - Gathered information from international fashion and sourcing fairs regarding market trends and competitor activity. (Canton Fair, Cannes Mare di Moda, Interfilliere Shanghai, Premiere Vision Paris & New York, Francal Brasil, Asia's Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Fair Hong Kong). - Analysis and selection of different suppliers in order to have most competitive price, best quality available and best working process to achieve an excellent product. - Negotiated with vendors on availability, product specifications, distribution, delivery deadlines and price. - Led aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion lines such as: menswear, sunglasses line, athleisure line, etc. - Developed seasonal merchandise assortment to improve category depth and breadth. - Communicated with photographers and stylists to effectively showcase Zingara's style and coordinated photoshoots. - Developed seasonal trend reports and brand style guides and presented annually to marketing team and store managers. - Presented collections in Miami Fashion Week. - Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

- Assisted design team organizing design resources, fabric and trimmings for RTW and Bridal collections. - Assisted design team at market week, handling such tasks as tracking accessories and dressing models. - Created marketing material for wholesale clients such as line sheets and catalogues. - Constructed fashion sample garments for agents and sales representatives. - Provided administrative support and pitched in to help with special projects whenever needed.

- Researched fashion and consumer trends globally and their possible application locally. - Assembled weekly trend reports for suscribers.

- Delivered fresh apparel and print designs based on trend and market research. - Elaborated tech packs for sample development and bulk production. - Fitting samples according to the design spec.

Cursé un semestre en UBA complementando mi carrera en ORT Uruguay