1. Embroidery Designer
CV
name: Celia Beales email: celiabtt@gmail.com
resident: London, England mobile:+44 (0)7909517732
languages: French, Italian, English computer: Illustrator, Photoshop
Employment
May 2014- pres. Free Lance Embroidery Design, London
sampling Design and Development of embroidery samples, fabric
manipulation, leather techniques, for the collection of the Paris and
London clients ( Balenciaga, Stephane Rolland, Burberry, Jean Paul
Gaultier, Saint Laurent…).
Meeting each client before the new season and discuss the
inspiration for the collection. Follow up with India to make the
samples based on the request of each client.
Source european or Indian materials based on requirement.
Design of artwork ( hand drawing and photoshop) .Artwork
placement on pattern for final pieces.
production Follow up of the production with India (travel in India) making sure
the artworks on pattern are understood and the materials correctly
organised. Organisation of a production alternative sample if
necessary in order to meet targets of the clients.
2012-Feb 2014 Tom Ford, London- Senior Embroidery Designer
Womenswear Couture and RTW collections
Design and development of embroidery samples for pre, mainline
collections andVIP.
Close working relationships with suppliers in India, Italy and France
Creation of artwork for embroidery- hand drawing and Photoshop
Colour up sketches of the embroidery styles
Development of fabric manipulation with the atelier
Organisation and management of a team for the embroidery
department
Production fitting of embroidery garments
Organisation of embroidery production with suppliers and factories

2. Development of embroidery in close relationship with the Couture
department and design for all special projects
Trip to India to follow the development of each collection
2012 Aamir Beading and Embroideries, Mumbai- Embroidery
Designer
Residential collaborative workshop to develop and design new
embroidery samples and fabric manipualtion
Development of embroidery sampling for clients including Balmain,
Stella McCartney,Alexander McQueen, Lanvin, Stephane Rolland,
Chloe, Calvin Klein
2011- 2012 Alexander McQueen, London- Intern/ Freelance Embroidery
Designer
Womenswear Couture and RTW collections
Embroidery and fabric manipulation development
Creation of artwork for embroidery- hand drawing and Photoshop
Placement of embroidery artwork on garment patterns
Atelier assistant for mainline RTW shows in Paris
Atelier assistant for pre-collection showroom in Milan
2010-2011 Showroom and Press Office, Paris- Womenswear seller
Sale assistant at Dior- RTW showrooms, Paris
Press office assistant at Givenchy
Sale assistant at Gucci flag ship store in rue Royale, Paris
Sale Assistant at Alexander Mcqueen- RTW showroom, Milan
2007-2009 Mario Maurizio Pecoraro, Milan- Womenswear Assistant
Designer
Design development for RTW collections
Research of new silhouettes with sketching and draping
Development of embroidery samples with suppliers in India
Placement of embroidery artwork on patterns
Assistant to Maurizio Pecoraro during catwalk show in Milan &Kiev
Assistant to the sales manager in showroom, organising the sales
campaign and presenting the collections to buyers

3. 2006- 2007 New Academy of Fine Art, Milan
Degree in Fashion Design (entry into 3rd year)
2003-2006 Esaa Duperre, Paris
Degree inTextile Design. Specialism in Embroidery
2002-2003 Atelier de Sevre, Paris
Preparatory Course in Art and Design
Honors/ Awards
2003 French Federation of Lace and Embroidery – Paris
Textile design and creation- Second prize