Margaux Laibe

Education

Developed and produced captivating graphic designs and collaborated closely with installers to craft captivating store window installations, increasing the stores foot traffic by ~10%
Collaborated with the ecommerce team to conceptualize and implement visually appealing graphics for the website, emails, and various social media platforms that fit the brands aesthetics.
Produced renderings for the company's packaging, contributing to a cohesive and attractive brand image
Designed the interior of the inaugural Lana store, meticulously curating furniture, decor, and other design elements. The strategic design overhaul contributed to exceeding sales goals, with a remarkable achievement of $100,000 in sales within the first month
Spearheaded comprehensive brand development and design initiatives, seamlessly integrating product creation and strategic marketing efforts
Oversaw the end to end process of collection development, design, and production while managing and collaborating closely with local jewelers to create exclusive product lines
Crafted detailed technical spec sheets to analyze and record each component of the design for future replication and pricing.
Curated product organization for the collection, crafted mood boards, created renderings, and developed design concepts.
Coordinated model photo shoots and product shots for the website, ensuring a cohesive and visually compelling presentation while editing photos post shoot.

Full-time design and production intern to Olivia LeBlanc, founder, and designer of OBLANC, actively contributing to the seamless execution of garments
Delivered high quality garments to almost double the customer count by executing seamstress duties for various garments ensuring meticulous attention to construction and design
Managed orders, coordinated deliveries, and actively participated in fabric shopping and material sourcing for the upcoming collections

Improved the safety of 800 customers by founding a mask company during the Covid-19 pandemic, catering to individuals with and without disabilities and using recycled materials
Dontated ~$3,000 to the Louisiana Second Harvest Food Bank by leveraging excess cash flow
Innovated diverse mask designs catering to specific individual needs, ranging from adjustable tying mechanisms for comfort to incorporating specialized features like built-in pacifiers for individuals with disabilities and oral fixation
Handcrafted each mask and spearheaded social media marketing, alongside managing the business website for product sales and impact showcase.

Fashion Council Diversity and Inclusion Award—2022: recognized for furthering diversity and inclusion within the fashion industry
Parents and Family Council Award—2021: awarded for potential within the fashion industry
SAIC Recognition Scholar—2018-2022: earned for exemplary portfolio of artwork
SAIC Fashion Online Exhibition Webpage—2021&2022: showcased my college thesis on improving fashion inclusion and diversity
The Nora Project Fall Newsletter—2020: highlighted ReVive’s impact on creating accessible masks for people with disabilities

English (mother tongue)

French -- proficient

ASL-- beginner