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Updesignr

Updesignr, We the fashion industry

  • Fashion / Beauty / Textile
  • Brussels
  • In creation

Project description

Updesignr transforms fashion by connecting designers, tailors, and consumers in a collaborative process that democratizes trends and promotes sustainable style. Designers offer refurbishments of existing pieces such as sweaters, hoodies or jeans. 👕👖

Consumers with similar or second-hand items connect via the platform to choose a design and co-create their refurbished piece, selecting details such as color, patch placement, or patterns. Once the design is finalized, a tailor remakes the garment, which is then delivered to the consumer, like a classic online purchase. 🧶

This approach allows us to develop upcycling, making it competitive with mid-range fashion while reducing the ecological footprint of the industry. We are creating a new category of fashion where you can be well dressed and still act responsibly. Updesignr is looking for visionary co-founders to realize this transformative vision for the fashion industry.

Profile

We are looking for a dynamic individual who believes in our vision and has an inspiring personality to join us as a co-founder.

Your main missions will be to:

  • Optimize operations and manage processes efficiently.

  • Decide whether to hire a growth/marketing manager or integrate these responsibilities into the COO role

While the skills can be learned in the field, our ideal co-founder would have experience in:

  • Fashion and textiles 🧵

  • The launch and growth of platform-based business models

  • E-commerce and logistics

  • Operations and process management

If you have expertise in these areas and are passionate about our mission, we'd love to hear from you! 🤩

Why this project?

  • Co-Founder Status: Become a genuine co-founder in an exciting start-up.

  • Equity: Share the entrepreneurial risks and potential rewards with our CTO and myself, with equity offering significant upside if Updesignr succeeds.

  • Early Involvement: Gain early access to test and build with the brand and nearly completed digital assets developed over the past 12-18 months.

Commitments to a sustainable world

  • Promotes sustainable and scalable upcycling: Offers a viable alternative to traditional fashion by focusing on effectively upcycling existing garments, reducing waste, and minimizing labor.

  • Affordable and accessible remakes: Provides unique and branded pieces at an affordable price by preserving the shape of the original garment and streamlining the transformation process.

  • Fashion Ethics Revolution: Aims to redefine fashion by aligning style with social and environmental values, creating a new category where you can be stylish while acting responsibly.

About the Founder

Updesignr - Meet My Job

Jesse Renard

Cofounder

As a founder with a deep passion for creating and building ventures, I thrive on turning ideas into reality alongside a team of dedicated co-founders. My background in legal, financial, and sales has provided me with a solid foundation in strategy, product and business development, fundraising, and team building. I excel in motivating teams and driving growth, always with an eye toward achieving our goals.

Currently partnered with a skilled CTO, we're now seeking a COO to streamline operations and manage daily processes. Together, we'll decide whether to bring on a Growth/Marketing lead or integrate these duties into the COO role.

Throughout this journey, I believe it’s essential to balance ambition with humility and curiosity. While striving for success, it’s important to remain grounded and enjoy the process, ensuring that we create a work environment that is both challenging and fun.

Inspired by: Wouter Van Parys
Dreamed superpower: Empathic Amplification
Passion: Imagination
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