Maëlis Parison
Maëlis Parison
Based in
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Seniority
5 - 10 years experience
Watch & Jewel designer
Antima - Fossil group Sep. 1, 2022 - Present
Biel, Bienne, Switzerland

-Jewel designer for Emporio Armani Gent & Lady
present, since January 2024
design and monitor collections of the brand under the supervision of the Artistic Director,
actively participate in the strategic and creative analyses alongside the design team to support license requests,

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designer for Kendra Scott and Scott Bros.
present, since September 2022
perform brands storytellings, trend analysis and ongoing research of semi-precious stones,
design and development of the collections, including ring watches, apple bands, locket watches and packaging, with
careful consideration of the visual identity of the brands,
oversee projects progress with manufacturers, making necessary adjustment to technical plans to ensure product aesthetic and adherence to budget constraints,

-active participate and support projects for others brands within the group, such as Michael Kors, Michele Jewellery, Diesel and Skagen.

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Head of Product Design
D1 Milano Jun. 1, 2020 - Jul. 1, 2022
Milano, Italy

Overall strategy development of men's and women's watch collections.
Continual research of innovation around the brand identity, new materials and trends.
Creation and monitoring of new products, validation of prototypes and modification of technical drawing.
Management of a product design team : c

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oordination of projets, follow-up of deadlines and creatives proposals.
Development of extra elements: packagings, gift, visuals, display...
Development of news watches while use the 3D printing.

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Watch & Jewellery Designer
RodolpheDesign SA, Neuchâtel (Suisse) Jun. 22, 2016 - May. 31, 2019
Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Development, project management and follow-up for different watch brands; projects covering watches, jewellery, packaging, accessories, and logos.
Conception, realization, and modification of designs and their technical drawings, while keeping the whole project on schedule.

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Webdesigner & Graphic Designer
- English in Context Sàrl Nov. 2017 - Mar. 2019
Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Head of design department and intern training.
Creation of the company’s visual identity and graphical codes.
Complete design and creation of the website and online English learning platform.

Exhibition at Fine Arts Paris, fashion show
Fine Arts, Paris Oct. 2016 - Oct. 2016
Paris, France

Showcase of the watch prototype produced from my Bachelor’s collection of 2016.
In association with Alexis Chrun.

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Bachelor of Arts HES-SO in Product and Industrial Design, major in Jewellery and Accessory Design
Haute Ecole d'Art et de Design, Genève Sep. 1, 2013 - Jun. 21, 2016
Genève, Switzerland

Specialization in watch design under the direction of Marco Borraccino.
Realization of projects around workshop with designers and brands such as :
Valérie Ursenbacher, Piaget, Jeremy Tarian (glasses), Dupont Corian, Vicki Sarge (Jewellery)..

Internship Watch & Jewellery designer
RodolpheDesign SA, Neuchâtel (Suisse) May. 1, 2015 - Sep. 1, 2015
Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Conception, realization, and modification of watch and jewellery designs for international watchmaking and fashion companies under the direction of Rodolphe Cattin :
-research into the development of new collections,
-2D renderings (Illustrator & Photoshop),
-hand drawings: research for shapes and re

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alization of final projects,
-realization and modification of technical plans.

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Internship in fashion jewellery design
Atelier Massoïa, Paris Jul. 1, 2014 - Sep. 1, 2014
Paris, France

Conception, creation and repair of jewelry in semi-precious stones.

1st year of Bachelor Fashion Design
Royal Acadamy of Fine Arts, Antwerpen Sep. 1, 2012 - Jun. 1, 2013
Antwerpen, Belgium
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Fondation year art
Ateliers de Sèvres Sep. 1, 2011 - Jun. 1, 2012
Paris, France
Baccalauréat Sciences & Technologies Industrielles, section Arts Appliqués
Lycée International de Sèvres Sep. 1, 2008 - Jun. 1, 2011
Sèvres, France
Industry sectors

Luxury

Watches & Jewellery

Skills

Product Development

3D Rendering

Sketching

technical and academic drawing

3D Printing

jewel craftmanship

Product Management

Web design

Software skills

Rhino 3D Modeling Software

KeyShot

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe AfterEffects

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel...)

Solid Thinking

Meshmixer

Photon Workshop

Languages

French

Basic knowledge

English

Fluent

Italian

Fluent

Spanish

Basic knowledge

Types of contracts
Full Time
Personal details

UE working permit

Potentially open to relocate

Professional references

Marco Borraccino

Valérie Ursenbacher

Camille Maggiore-Sickert

Rodolphe Cattin