Charlyne Fernandes

Hi, I'm Charlyne Fernandes Fine, a dedicated costume designer and maker. Recently graduate form Performance at the prestigious Central Saint Martins school in London.

Over the past several years, I've had the privilege of designing and producing costumes and prosthetic costumes for numerous films, stop-motion films, theatre and burlesque shows, each time bringing the characters' stories to life.

My journey in this creative field began with a solid foundation in Fashion Design, which served as a stepping stone to my career in costume design. This prior experience in the fashion industry has endowed me with perfect sewing and realization skills, essential for costume making, which I now channel into creating costumes that perfectly fit the vision of the narrative.

What sets me apart as a designer is my ability to understand your needs and execute your brief meticulously, all while adding an unexpected element that enhances the overall effect. I love designing and making costumes; what excites me is finding the perfect costume for a character and discovering how to achieve that, solving the problems I encounter along the way.

I don’t have a specialization; I love that every project is different and keeps me awake at night thinking about how I will achieve and surpass the expected look. When you share your story and characters with me, I don't just listen, I bring them to life. So let's work together to create something extraordinary.

Central saint martins - Visiting Practitioner

May 2024 -today UK, London

Central saint martins, costume store assistant - Part time

September 2023-June 2024 UK, London

Costume store assistant in the Costume Department at CSM with over 10,000 costumes:

• Assisting customers in their research and helping them select the best costume options for their projects
• Repairing and altering costumes
• Managing an Excel sheet for costume borrowing and returns
• Handling pricing tasks

Costume designer - Freelance

October 2021-today UK, London

Costume designer for a range of projects including stop-motion films, movies, theater productions, and burlesque shows:

• Interacting with clients
• Comprehending the narrative brief
• Creating conceptual drawings
• Sourcing fabrics and materials
• Problem solving
• Costume making
• Ensuring timely delivery

Graphic design - Freelance

October 2021-today UK, London

Graphic designer for different brands such as: S.T Dupond or Nike.

• Creation of graphic designs using Adobe suite: posters, visual merchandising, logos...
• Relationship with clients
• Respect of deadlines
• Contract with luxury brands

MARIGOLD, Fashion designer - Internship

September 2017-January 2018 Montreal, Canada

• Contributed to the autumn/winter collection design from research to photoshoot.
• Managed multitasking, sewing, and pattern creation.
• Selected fabrics and created 2D/technical drawings with Adobe Suite.
• Produced samples and ensured product quality and inventory control.
• Handled shipping, orders, and customer relations.
• Managed social media, planned events, and developed marketing tools with Adobe Suite.
• Organized the Marigold fashion show at FashionPreview in Montreal.

Lefrenchtote, event goodies - CEO/Founder

November 2018-May 2021 France, Caen

• Developed business plan and launched online sales via Shopify.
• Designed branding, collection, and packaging.
• Managed shipping, supplier selection, and business relationships.
• Ensured budget adherence.
• Ran advertising campaigns and partnered with influencers and brands.
• Handled social media, after-sales service, and direct sales through POP shops.
• Demonstrated hybrid competence across tasks.

Virginie Poisson, Interior design - Internship

June-August 2016, France, Reims

• Assisted in interior projects for champagne brands and private clients.
• Created plans and mood boards using Adobe Suite.
• Selected furniture and color palettes.
• Maintained client relationships and met deadlines.
• Worked with luxury brand contracts.

BA Performance: Design and Practice, UK, London

2021-Today : Central Saint Martins, UAL

• Hired to work as a Visiting Practitioner
• Hired to work in the costume department as a costume store assistant.
• Invited to talk to the MA character animation students at CSM to share my perspective on costume design in animation.

Short Course, Character Design For Animation, UK, London

January-February 2023 : Central Saint Martins, UAL

• Learning the theories of shapes and the 12 principles of animation.
• Giving personality to a character, drawing poses, and turnarounds.

BA Concept design, France, Troyes

2015-2018 : École Supérieure de Design

• Enrolled in a business incubator, Y.E.C, as a student entrepreneur.
• Winner of the design contest: Tour de France in Troyes, France