Karina Paraskevopoulos

Luxury accessories designer specialising in leather goods and footwear, with a master's from Istituto Marangoni Firenze. In constant pursuit of beauty rooted in heritage, I draw my inspiration from the colours, textures, and ancestral traditions of my motherland and the objects passed down through generations. Recipient of the Design Your Future Scholarship in collaboration with Amina Muaddi.

Art Director at Image Motion (2021-01 – 2023-12)

Lead the full creative production pipeline from concept to execution, directing photoshoots and video productions, developing colour palettes and moodboards, coordinating across creative and production teams, and managing timelines and budgets to deliver results consistent with brand vision and client goals.

• Lead the full creative production pipeline from concept to execution
• Direct photoshoots and video productions
• Develop colour palettes and moodboards
• Coordinate across creative and production teams
• Manage timelines and budgets

Fashion Stylist at Freelance (2018-01 – 2024-12)

Curate and style looks for photoshoots and video productions across fashion and luxury clients, translating creative briefs into elevated visual narratives through art direction, material research, and colour direction.

• Curate and style looks for photoshoots and video productions
• Work across fashion and luxury clients
• Translate creative briefs into elevated visual narratives
• Conduct material research and colour direction

Visual Merchandiser at Club Monaco (2018-01 – 2020-12)

Uphold brand standards and visual excellence across all in-store presentations, ensuring consistency with global guidelines while supporting commercial objectives and customer experience.

• Uphold brand standards and visual excellence across all in-store presentations
• Ensure consistency with global guidelines
• Support commercial objectives and customer experience

Design Assistant Intern at Maram Paris (2016-01 – 2017-12)

Supported the Creative Director across the full collection development process, contributing to concept research, garment production, art direction, and styling for a luxury ready-to-wear womenswear collection.

• Support Creative Director across full collection development process
• Contribute to concept research
• Assist with garment production
• Support art direction and styling for luxury ready-to-wear womenswear collection

Master in Luxury Accessories Design & Management – Istituto Marangoni Firenze (2024-09 – 2026-06)

Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design & Management – Université du Québec à Montréal (2018-09 – 2018-05)