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Juan-manuel Olivera-silvera is a seasoned fashion professional with expertise in design, merchandising, and creative direction. With a strong educational background in fashion design and a wealth of experience in the industry, he has honed his skills in various roles, including professor, designer, and director of design and merchandising. He has worked with prominent brands such as Liz Claiborne, Kenneth Cole Productions, and Overstock.com, and has also held positions at Marist College and Ugoluxury. His proficiency in multiple languages, including French, Spanish, English, Italian, and German, adds to his versatility and adaptability. As a creative director and designer, Juan-manuel has a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the fashion industry, allowing him to drive innovative projects and teams to success.

Experience

  • Marist College
    • Marist college
    • Senior Professional Lecturer Fashion, Internships & Jobs Coordinator, Man...
      • Jul 2015 - Present
      • Marist college

      Responsibilities:- Professor for the following courses:Accessory, Shoes/Handbags Design Fashion Show Production, Faculty Show DirectorCreative ProcessPortfolio Product DevelopmentEvent PlanningApparel Design, Tailoring - Internships & Job Placement Coordinator- Marist in Manhattan Fashion Pro...

    • Fashion Critic
      • Feb 2015 - May 2015

      Fashion Critic for Design juniors Fashion Show critic for Design Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors for Silver Needle Fashion Show

  • ugoluxury
    • NYC- Hudson Valley
    • Head of Design & Merchandising Dpt
      • Dec 2006 - Apr 2015
      • NYC- Hudson Valley

      Head of design, merchandising, trend sourcing, and manufacturing of women and men ‘s apparel and accessories for UgoluxuryStyle & Design consulting Designer, Fashion Illustrator, Image, Social Media and Graphic Manager at The Dots Inc

  • Overstock.com
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Merchandising & Design Director
      • Oct 2002 - Nov 2006
      • Greater New York City Area

      Merchandising & Design Director Created and headed Overstock.com’s private label department for Women and Men Handbags, Accessories, Apparel, Jewelry, home goods and graphic work. Planned yearly business with Buying GMM. Headed trend forecasting working with the Doneger Group creative team. ...

    • Senior Designer
      • Dec 1996 - Oct 2002

      Senior Accessory Designer Kenneth Cole Productions. Reaction and Kenneth Cole Accessory license at Liz Claiborne. Trend sourcing, conceptualization, design, graphics, product development and merchandising leading to market sales. Senior Accessory Designer Liz Claiborne Brands Fashion Accessory di...

    • Designer
      • Aug 1993 - Nov 1996
      • NYC

      Special Occassion Dresses and Fashion Accessory designer for private label brands

    • Design
      • Jan 1900 - Jan 1993

      Internship for Haute Couture Collection , ready to wear collection and accessory licenses.

    • Design
      • Jan 1900 - Jan 1993

      Freelance design, accessories , textile and illustrations

  • Popy Moreni
    • Paris Area, France
    • Design
      • Jan 1900 - Jan 1993
      • Paris Area, France

      Internship for the ready to wear collection and accessory lines.

Education

  • Ecole Superieure Des Arts Appliques Paris France
  • 1988 - 1989
    Ecole des Arts Appliques Leonard De Vinci. VilleFontaine, France
  • 1997 - 1997
    Fashion Institute of Technology New York City
  • 2011 - 2016
    Lynda online

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