Maria Paola Giai Merlera

Maria Paola Giai Merlera currently holds the position of Jewelry Designer at Versace since February 2023. Previously, Maria Paola Giai Merlera was a Colors and Trim Designer and Product Developer at Italia Independent from June 2021 to January 2023, and a Jewelry Designer at Gucci from March 2019 to June 2021. Earlier experience includes working as a Color & Material Eyewear Designer at De Rigo and as a Freelance Jewelry Designer for Private Brands. Additional roles include Eyewear Designer at Nico-Design Eyewear and Jewels and Accessories Designer at BUSCEMI. Maria Paola Giai Merlera has expertise in trend analysis, material sourcing, and prototype development for various fashion houses, and holds a degree from Istituto Europeo di Design, completed in 2016.