Simone Demkiw

Simone Demkiw has a diverse work experience in the fashion industry. Simone most recently worked as the Head of Operations at Janessa Leoné, starting in November 2019. Before that, they worked at Factory X from April 2017 to December 2018, where they held various roles including Buyer and Merchandiser, Co-designer, and Brand Strategist. In 2007, Simone joined C74 Pty Ltd, where they served as the Brand & Operations Manager, Buyer, and Co-designer until April 2017. Prior to that, they were a Production Manager at T-Sugi Agency from 2005 to 2007, overseeing the timely production of goods and samples. In 2002, Simone worked as a Production Manager at Indigo Boutique, gaining experience in all aspects of the fashion cycle. Simone began their career in 2001 as a Sales Associate at Gucci, where they built and maintained a client base while delivering exceptional customer service.

Simone Demkiw attended RMIT University in 2018, where they studied Fashion Merchandising and Planning in the field of Fashion/Apparel Design. Prior to that, from 2000 to 2001, they also attended RMIT University and obtained a Diploma in T.C.F Merchandising and Marketing, specializing in Fashion Merchandising. In 1998, Simone briefly attended Victoria University, focusing on International Trade Retail Management. In addition to their formal education, they obtained certifications in Digital Marketing from The Business of Fashion in November 2019 and in Buying & Merchandising from the same institution in September 2019.