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Milo Heni Este-Hijzen
Well-educated, highly effective and experienced creative.
A meticulous and results-orientated professional with more than 18 years formal work experience.
I intensely enjoy the creative process from concept to completion always within time and on budget. Work well in a team and can communicate prodigiously at all levels.
The greatest assets I bring to the table are my unique experiences, passion, and self-motivation.
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Show profile Hide profileRELEVANT EXPERIENCE
During my tenure at below listed companies I have not only envisioned numerous concepts and deliverables as required by project but also brought them to life whilst staying true to company vision.
Continuous assessment of industry trends, market needs and advancements to ensure innovative and
cutting-edge concepts.
AWARDS
South African Designer of the Year 2011 - FAB FASHION AWARDS
5 nominations (Including Best on Show) - AUDI FASHION WEEK
Most Promising Designer of the Year 2009 - ARISE AFRICA FASHION WEEK
Winner - SMIRNOFF FASHION CHALLENGE 2002
Best 3rd Year Designer - LISOF 2002
Winner - ELLE/ LISOF BURSARY 1999
CONTACT
PHONE:
079 663 0465
EMAIL:
milo_heni@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
International Diploma in Fashion Design - London International School of Fashion, 2002
Certificate in Project Management - X-Pert Academy, 2007
Certificate in Project Administration - X-pert Academy, 2007
Certificate in Adobe Illustrator - In Design College, 2012
International Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - TEFL Academy 2018
WORK EXPERIENCE
Creative Director: NEW EARTH CREATIONS (January 2020- Current)
Conceiving and implementing concepts, guidelines and strategies in various creative projects and overseeing them to completion.
Senior Art Director: AVON JUSTINE (July 2019 - December 2019)
Creative and Art direction: Including all areas for the overall photographs, text, and illustrations.
Responsible for layouts for Fashion and Accessories.
Planning and executing product, lifestyle shoots.
Co-Editor/ Project Manager: DOSSIER MAGAZINE (July 2017 - May 2019)
Creative and Art direction: Including all areas for the overall photographs, text, and illustrations. Developing all content.
Planning and maintaining production schedule, budget and timelines.
Supervising the entire production and team. Including procurement of staff and talent.
Ongoing liaison with all stakeholder, including advertisers, suppliers/ designers and customers.
Creative/ Art Director: XDC ENTERTAINMENT (January 2016 - July 2017)
Determine how best to represent concepts visually, develop/create the overall look and style of publication and presentations. Create, review and approve designs, artwork, photography and graphics.
Coordinate activities with other artistic and creative departments and supervise design staff.
Develop detailed budgets and manage timelines.
Liaison with clients and talent.
Apparel Buyer: TRUWORTHS (October 2014 - December 2015)
Develop and present balanced ranges and align assortments to projected targets.
Negotiate the best prices, terms and delivery agreements with suppliers.
Presenting collections/ranges to management and writing reports.
Working closely with retail merchandisers, visual merchandisers, designers and marketing personnel to review and track in-store customer reaction/success.
Analyze product performance and react to trading conditions.
Head Designer: KISUA (June 2012 - September 2014)
Conceptualize and design seasonal collections for 10 brands, focused on USA and UK markets.
Manage associate and assistant designers, training and coaching of teams.
Art Director- Seasonal mood-boards conceptualization and look-book compilation: identify key print patterns, key proportions, must-haves, decade- & socio-cultural inspirations.
Key look illustrations, graphics, fabrics and trims.
Source most competitive suppliers for cost effective fabric and trim supplies - International travel (China).
Shocking Pink ; Project Manager (October 2007- December 2007)
Head Designer: TVM (January 2002 - May 2012)
Department Head: Palm Tree Events (June 2002- September 2010)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
During my tenure at below listed companies I have not only envisioned numerous concepts and deliverables as required by project but also brought them to life whilst staying true to company vision.
Continuous assessment of industry trends, market needs and advancements to ensure innovative and
cutting-edge concepts.
AWARDS
South African Designer of the Year 2011 - FAB FASHION AWARDS
5 nominations (Including Best on Show) - AUDI FASHION WEEK
Most Promising Designer of the Year 2009 - ARISE AFRICA FASHION WEEK
Winner - SMIRNOFF FASHION CHALLENGE 2002
Best 3rd Year Designer - LISOF 2002
Winner - ELLE/ LISOF BURSARY 1999
CONTACT
PHONE:
079 663 0465
EMAIL:
milo_heni@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
International Diploma in Fashion Design - London International School of Fashion, 2002
Certificate in Project Management - X-Pert Academy, 2007
Certificate in Project Administration - X-pert Academy, 2007
Certificate in Adobe Illustrator - In Design College, 2012
International Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - TEFL Academy 2018
WORK EXPERIENCE
Creative Director: NEW EARTH CREATIONS (January 2020- Current)
Conceiving and implementing concepts, guidelines and strategies in various creative projects and overseeing them to completion.
Senior Art Director: AVON JUSTINE (July 2019 - December 2019)
Creative and Art direction: Including all areas for the overall photographs, text, and illustrations.
Responsible for layouts for Fashion and Accessories.
Planning and executing product, lifestyle shoots.
Co-Editor/ Project Manager: DOSSIER MAGAZINE (July 2017 - May 2019)
Creative and Art direction: Including all areas for the overall photographs, text, and illustrations. Developing all content.
Planning and maintaining production schedule, budget and timelines.
Supervising the entire production and team. Including procurement of staff and talent.
Ongoing liaison with all stakeholder, including advertisers, suppliers/ designers and customers.
Creative/ Art Director: XDC ENTERTAINMENT (January 2016 - July 2017)
Determine how best to represent concepts visually, develop/create the overall look and style of publication and presentations. Create, review and approve designs, artwork, photography and graphics.
Coordinate activities with other artistic and creative departments and supervise design staff.
Develop detailed budgets and manage timelines.
Liaison with clients and talent.
Apparel Buyer: TRUWORTHS (October 2014 - December 2015)
Develop and present balanced ranges and align assortments to projected targets.
Negotiate the best prices, terms and delivery agreements with suppliers.
Presenting collections/ranges to management and writing reports.
Working closely with retail merchandisers, visual merchandisers, designers and marketing personnel to review and track in-store customer reaction/success.
Analyze product performance and react to trading conditions.
Head Designer: KISUA (June 2012 - September 2014)
Conceptualize and design seasonal collections for 10 brands, focused on USA and UK markets.
Manage associate and assistant designers, training and coaching of teams.
Art Director- Seasonal mood-boards conceptualization and look-book compilation: identify key print patterns, key proportions, must-haves, decade- & socio-cultural inspirations.
Key look illustrations, graphics, fabrics and trims.
Source most competitive suppliers for cost effective fabric and trim supplies - International travel (China).
Shocking Pink ; Project Manager (October 2007- December 2007)
Head Designer: TVM (January 2002 - May 2012)
Department Head: Palm Tree Events (June 2002- September 2010)
