Lion Blau

Lion Blau has a diverse range of work experience in the fashion industry. They are currently working as the Head of Product Design at Tropee, a position they have held since November 2022. Prior to that, Lion worked at their own company, Lion Blau, as a Digital Product and UX Designer starting from January 2019.

Before starting their own company, Lion worked as a Design Lead at ThePowerHouse from January 2018 to February 2019.

In 2014, Lion worked at Paco Rabanne as a Designer Défilé/Precollection RTW. Their responsibilities included designing accessories, knitwear, and a portion of the ready-to-wear collection. They also led a team of two assistants and handled communication with the product team and in-house atelier.

From 2013 to 2014, Lion worked at ATTO as a Junior Designer & Assistant Manager. Their role involved research and development for main collections, designing and sampling garments, and coordinating with factories and producers. Lion also had the opportunity to present in front of journalists, magazines, buyers, clients, and investors.

In 2011, Lion gained experience at BALENCIAGA as a Design Défilé assistant, assisting the senior designer throughout the design process for the main ready-to-wear collection. They were involved in concept development, material experimentation, pattern cutting, sample creation, draping, and communication with the in-house atelier.

Prior to that, Lion interned at Yigal Azrouël, Inc. as a Production Intern in 2011 and at Threeasfour as a Studio and Design Intern from 2010 to 2011. At Threeasfour, Lion assisted in historical research and design for the main collection, participated in press meetings and presentations, organized the studio and archive, and created final samples and patterns for production.

In addition, Lion has worked as a Creative Consultant at IFF in November 2010.

Overall, Lion Blau's work experience showcases their expertise in product design, digital design, UX design, and fashion design, as well as their ability to lead teams and effectively communicate with various stakeholders.

Lion Blau's education history is as follows:

From 2019 to 2020, Lion Blau attended Goldsmiths, University of London, where they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Critical & Creative Analysis.

In 2021 to 2022, Lion Blau studied at CareerFoundry and obtained a Certificate in UX Design.

Between 2007 and 2011, Lion Blau attended AP Hogeschool Antwerpen and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Arts/Fashion Design.

In 2006 to 2007, Lion Blau undertook a Foundation degree in Arts & Design at Schule für Mode. Grafik. Design.

During the same period in 2006 to 2007, Lion Blau also briefly studied Political Science at Goethe University Frankfurt.

Additionally, Lion Blau has earned several certifications, including "100 Mentorship Minutes" from adplist.org in July 2022, "Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes" from Coursera in February 2021, "In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting" from Coursera in November 2017, and "Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies" from Università Bocconi | Coursera in 2017 (specific month not provided).