Solene Roure

Designer/ Design consultant

London, United Kingdom
SOLENE ROURE is a French design consultant based in London, United Kingdom.

She originally started working in-house for brands like Nike (USA) and Puma (UK). She has more than ten years of experience designing and developing footwear and accessories worldwide.

In 2011, she created SOLENE ROURE design studio, Louis Vuitton being her first client. She now consults for a wide range of brands, as well as being part of the Primury footwear collective.

Solene is passionate about creating product that allows consumers to balance a healthy, joyful lifestyle. She is interested in sustainability, technology, fitness... and chocolate !

Feel free to get in touch if you wish to collaborate. More examples of her work are available upon request.

Work Experience

Solene Roure LTD

Creative Director/Owner

INDEPENDANT DESIGNER/CREATIVE CONSULTANT

Specialised in Footwear, accessories, trend, illustration and art direction.

Part of the Primury Collective, a new footwear brand sold exclusively in Dover Street Market

Clients include : Hussein Chalayan, Clarks Originals, Lacoste, WGSN, Logitech, Hummel
January 2011 - London, United Kingdom

Louis Vuitton

Sneaker Designer Consultant

In charge of all women's sneakers and LV Cup. Assisting head designer with the Men's sneaker collection.
Production done in Italy
June 2011 - United Kingdom

Nike (Global)

Footwear Designer

Designed footwear across many of Nike design categories (Sportswear, Running, Womens training etc...)
Also worked 6 months in Amsterdam, Netherland
June 2005 - August 2008 Portland, Oregon, United States

Puma

Accessories Designer

Designed and develop about 10 collections of accessories per season.
Main focus : Puma by Hussein Chalayan collection
August 2008 - April 2011 United Kingdom

Toyota Motor

Concept Car interior design intern

2004 - 2004 Japan

Adidas

Technical Apparel design Intern

2004 - 2004 Nurnberg, Germany

Hartung & Bouffay

Design Intern

2004 - 2004 Paris, France

Education

Creapole ESDI

Master in Product Design with Honours

2001 - 2006 Paris, France

Languages

French (Native),
English (Fluent),
Spanish (Advanced),
Italian (Beginner),
German (Beginner),

Awards

L+T Magazine

Best Bag

2011

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Communications, Accessories Design, Creative Consultant, Footwear Design, Hand Sketching, Sneaker Design,