I am Aikaterini Polyzou, a multidisciplinary fashion designer with over two decades of experience in collection design, product development, and visual merchandising. I excel at translating creative concepts into technical specs, managing supplier relationships, and delivering private label collections that align with brand guidelines. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into concrete, market-ready solutions while maintaining a friendly, hands-on approach. Beyond design, I run my own children's clothing store and have led teams across marketing, catalog design, and promotional materials. I am fluent in English and Italian and hold certifications in real estate brokerage and web development. I value cross-functional collaboration and continually seek opportunities to connect fashion with business goals through thoughtful storytelling and strong visual identity.…

Aikaterini Polyzou

I am Aikaterini Polyzou, a multidisciplinary fashion designer with over two decades of experience in collection design, product development, and visual merchandising. I excel at translating creative concepts into technical specs, managing supplier relationships, and delivering private label collections that align with brand guidelines. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into concrete, market-ready solutions while maintaining a friendly, hands-on approach. Beyond design, I run my own children's clothing store and have led teams across marketing, catalog design, and promotional materials. I am fluent in English and Italian and hold certifications in real estate brokerage and web development. I value cross-functional collaboration and continually seek opportunities to connect fashion with business goals through thoughtful storytelling and strong visual identity.…

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I am Aikaterini Polyzou, a multidisciplinary fashion designer with over two decades of experience in collection design, product development, and visual merchandising. I excel at translating creative concepts into technical specs, managing supplier relationships, and delivering private label collections that align with brand guidelines. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into concrete, market-ready solutions while maintaining a friendly, hands-on approach.

Beyond design, I run my own children’s clothing store and have led teams across marketing, catalog design, and promotional materials. I am fluent in English and Italian and hold certifications in real estate brokerage and web development. I value cross-functional collaboration and continually seek opportunities to connect fashion with business goals through thoughtful storytelling and strong visual identity.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Collection Design Manager at MAGNETIC NORTH
April 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Responsible for collection and mock-up design (MAN-WOMAN); maintains supplier communications; contributes to brochure design.
Head of Collection and Sample Design at MIND MATTER
April 1, 2023 - Present
Oversees collection and sample design for WOMAN-MAN lines; liaises with international suppliers (China, Turkey, India); develops private label collections; designs brochures, catalogs, and promotional materials; prepares technical sketches, specifications, and English-language tech packs; selects and adapts samples to company guidelines; designs fabric mock-ups and oversees printing.
Footwear Designer and Export Coordinator at VOI-NOI
November 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Implemented collection guidelines to meet company standards; evaluated samples; coordinated production communications with suppliers.
Designer – Design Department at ZAKCRET SA
July 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Collection and mock-up design (WOMAN-GIRL) for apparel and footwear (VENIMO - DISTRICT lines); maintained supplier communications; contributed to team apparel design.
Founder & Owner at Children's Clothing Store in Chalandri
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Managed social media; created all graphic assets for both physical and online store; handled sales, customer service, and orders for apparel and footwear.
Designer at LASTAMPA
June 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Designed collections and prepared sample books; participated in material and fabric sampling; contributed to costing and color card preparation; designed catalogs with technical sketches.
Visual Merchandiser at SPORT 2000
December 1, 2013 - October 15, 2025
Designed window and interior displays for apparel and footwear; produced graphics for windows and signage; created brochures and press releases; updated logos; organized trade fairs and promotional events; liaised with media for advertising and PR.
Designer at MYMOO
June 1, 2009 - October 15, 2025
Women's and children's collection design and sample sewing supervision; mock-ups for prints and embroidery; material sourcing and sampling; cost estimation; factory communication abroad.
Pattern Design System Trainer & Support at Computer Systems Agency - Harry Katikas AEBE
July 1, 2005 - October 15, 2025
Trained and supported users of the automated pattern and model design system ACCUMARK (GERBER); used 3D model design software VSTITCHER (BROWZWEAR).

Education

Diploma in Fashion Design and Patternmaking at Veloudakis Fashion School
October 1, 2001 - June 1, 2003
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering track) at National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
October 1, 1996 - July 1, 2000
Erasmus Program at Politecnico di Milano - Department of Industrial Design
October 1, 2000 - July 1, 2001
High School Diploma with honors at Arsakeio Lyceum of Psychiko
October 1, 1992 - June 1, 1995
Marketing & Communication Management at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
October 1, 2012 - April 1, 2013
Real Estate Brokerage at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
May 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
HTML5 and JavaScript: First Steps in Web Development at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
May 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020

Qualifications

CELI 3 - Certificate of Italian Language
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
CAE - Cambridge English Advanced Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other