NATASHA MONTESINOS
London
Summary
Highly technical and award-winning Luxury Accessories Designer with expertise in 3D modeling (Rhino 3D), advanced material innovation (resin, silicone, wood), and the full technical pack creation lifecycle. Proven experience in luxury retail standards (Louis Vuitton) and recognized for excellence in circular design and upcycling (Lineapelle Exhibition) and modular product innovation (Jimmy Choo Award). Seeking to leverage advanced technical skills to drive product innovation in a high-end design house.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Styling Senior
Emilia Wickstead
11.2024 - Current
- Provided high-touch, brand-focused styling consultations, resulting in strong client retention and increased average order value.
- Collaborated directly with the design team to develop Made-to-Order (MTO) luxury garments and exclusive pieces, translating client vision into product specifications.
- Acted as a brand ambassador, successfully communicating the heritage, craftsmanship narrative, and seasonal collection concepts to VIP clientele.
- Contributed to catwalk look development for the seasonal show, ensuring brand consistency and commercial appeal.
Freelance Designer - Celebrity
GUAYNAA
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed the end-to-end product development lifecycle for a custom capsule collection: from concept design and sourcing to technical pattern making and garment construction.
- Collaborated directly with creative directors and celebrity stylists to ensure capsule designs aligned with specific music video and press aesthetics.
- Designed visually impactful, concept-driven garments that effectively conveyed a strong cultural and narrative influence for high-visibility media appearances.
- Mastered draping and advanced flat pattern cutting techniques to realize complex silhouettes and conceptual designs.
- Developed and executed specialized fit and durability testing to ensure garments met the demands of video performance and intense movement.
- Sourced and specified specialty and media-focused materials (e.g., reflective fabrics, custom-dyed components) to achieve unique visual impact on screen.
- Optimized the entire production timeline and managed a constrained project budget to deliver all custom pieces within a strict 8-month window.
- Proactively secured a high-profile with GUAYNAA’s team through direct in-person outreach and pitching, demonstrating strong commercial initiative and sales ability.
Material Expert /Styling
Louis Vuitton
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided in-depth material expertise, collaborating with the Quality Assurance team to uphold and inspect products to stringent luxury standards.
- Curated and styled complete looks for the Cruise Collection SS24, driving sales at high-profile private trunk shows and VIP appointments.
- Contributed to visual merchandising strategies and editorial styling decisions, ensuring brand alignment across all retail and event touchpoints.
- Optimized product placement and visual display techniques to maximize visibility of key seasonal items and drive foot traffic conversion, impacting multi-category sales performance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cordwainers Fashion Bags and Accessories: Product design and Innovation
UAL - London College of Fashion
London, UK07-2025
Skills
- Garment Design
- Pattern Making
- Material Selection
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Rhino 3D
- Clo3D
- Styling
- Trend Forecasting
- Time management
Timeline
Client Styling Senior
Emilia Wickstead
11.2024 - Current
Freelance Designer - Celebrity
GUAYNAA
01.2024 - 12.2024
Material Expert /Styling
Louis Vuitton
09.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Cordwainers Fashion Bags and Accessories: Product design and Innovation
UAL - London College of Fashion