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Senior Performance Apparel Designer with 8+ years driving end-to-end product creation across running, trail, outdoor, and active categories. Leading the Running & Trail category at X-BIONIC (Zurich), owning concept-to-commercialisation across seamless, cut-and-sew, and hybrid constructions—from CLO3D pattern engineering through bulk production. Specialist in women’s-specific and inclusive performance fit, with an athlete-driven approach shaped by biomechanics research. Former certified personal trainer and an ultra trail runner competing and training at elevation. Brings an athlete’s perspective to hero product development, translating female performance research into real-world performance apparel through close collaboration with pro athlete Núria Picas and innovation suppliers.…Senior Performance Apparel Designer with 8+ years driving end-to-end product creation across running, trail, outdoor, and active categories. Leading the Running & Trail category at X-BIONIC (Zurich), owning concept-to-commercialisation across seamless, cut-and-sew, and hybrid constructions—from CLO3D pattern engineering through bulk production. Specialist in women’s-specific and inclusive performance fit, with an athlete-driven approach shaped by biomechanics research. Former certified personal trainer and an ultra trail runner competing and training at elevation. Brings an athlete’s perspective to hero product development, translating female performance research into real-world performance apparel through close collaboration with pro athlete Núria Picas and innovation suppliers.

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Senior Performance Apparel Designer with 8+ years driving end-to-end product creation across running, trail, outdoor, and active categories. Leading the Running & Trail category at X-BIONIC (Zurich), owning concept-to-commercialisation across seamless, cut-and-sew, and hybrid constructions—from CLO3D pattern engineering through bulk production. Specialist in women’s-specific and inclusive performance fit, with an athlete-driven approach shaped by biomechanics research. Former certified personal trainer and an ultra trail runner competing and training at elevation. Brings an athlete’s perspective to hero product development, translating female performance research into real-world performance apparel through close collaboration with pro athlete Núria Picas and innovation suppliers.…Senior Performance Apparel Designer with 8+ years driving end-to-end product creation across running, trail, outdoor, and active categories. Leading the Running & Trail category at X-BIONIC (Zurich), owning concept-to-commercialisation across seamless, cut-and-sew, and hybrid constructions—from CLO3D pattern engineering through bulk production. Specialist in women’s-specific and inclusive performance fit, with an athlete-driven approach shaped by biomechanics research. Former certified personal trainer and an ultra trail runner competing and training at elevation. Brings an athlete’s perspective to hero product development, translating female performance research into real-world performance apparel through close collaboration with pro athlete Núria Picas and innovation suppliers.

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Senior Performance Apparel Designer with 8+ years driving end-to-end product creation across running, trail, outdoor, and active categories. Leading the Running & Trail category at X-BIONIC (Zurich), owning concept-to-commercialisation across seamless, cut-and-sew, and hybrid constructions—from CLO3D pattern engineering through bulk production. Specialist in women’s-specific and inclusive performance fit, with an athlete-driven approach shaped by biomechanics research.

Former certified personal trainer and an ultra trail runner competing and training at elevation. Brings an athlete’s perspective to hero product development, translating female performance research into real-world performance apparel through close collaboration with pro athlete Núria Picas and innovation suppliers.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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German

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Designer / Developer Running & Trail · Women's Design Ambassador at X-Bionic

September 1, 2023 - Present

Own full category direction for Running & Trail—concept through commercialisation—ensuring brand consistency and seasonal commercial success across two annual collections. Define seasonal concepts, colour strategy, and product direction with senior leadership (Head of Product, Head of Design, CPO). Drive CLO3D pattern creation, prototyping, and fit validation across seamless, cut-and-sew, and hybrid constructions; source and develop performance fabrics and trims from sketch to bulk production. Translate female-specific performance research into hero products via the Women’s Design Ambassador mandate, co-developing with pro athlete Núria Picas and innovation suppliers. Execute end-to-end product creation (sketches, 2D/3D tech packs, sewing instructions, supplier management through proto stages to quality control and release). Mentor and onboard team members and support cross-functional collaboration.

Apparel Designer — Functional & Performance Clothing at Grand Studio Ltd

June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023

Concept design, trend & colour boards; CADs and tech packs in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop. Conduct consumer and trend research and attend industry/sports events to track market direction. Create digital and watercolour illustrations for design presentations and brand collateral.

Freelance Apparel Designer at KCA London | TCA | Phoebe Heess

January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2022

Concept design, trend & colour boards; CADs and tech packs in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop. Support consumer and trend research. Produce design illustrations for presentations and brand collateral.

Creative Concept Designer at s.Oliver

June 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Developed multi-product seasonal concepts in close collaboration with Head of Design, CPO, and CMO to align brand DNA with commercial targets. Identified trends, fast-track items, colour direction, and material priorities per segment across women’swear and active categories. Created seasonal colour palettes aligned with trend forecasts, sales data, and brand identity.

Trainee Designer - Women's & Active at s.Oliver

July 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019

Designed and developed comprehensive women’s range across jersey, knit, and active; produced drafts, prototypes, and design solutions end-to-end. Assisted the Head of Design with weekly guidance on product/technical development, fabric selection, fit, and concept meetings. Supported s.Oliver active & KCA London. Attended proto and fitting sessions and provided structured feedback on fit, construction, and fabric performance.

Design Intern — Key Accounts & ISC at Adidas

October 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018

Designed and developed for key accounts and ISC within the Adidas design language. Created development worksheets including CADs, detail sketches, fabric, trim, and artwork; produced analog and digital illustrations for marketing sales documents.

Design Studio Coordinator & Sales Associate at Chalayan

October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017

Supported Hussein Chalayan’s design team across fabric research, concept creation, print development, and sample placement with international factories. Bridged studio and retail; managed client relationships and collaborated with Farfetch and Net-a-Porter. Supported runway/show preparation, coordinating sample readiness and backstage logistics for seasonal collections; contributed to editorial and press material production.