I’m Constanze Stubenvoll, a womenswear design lead and creative director based in Sydney. I specialize in concept development, storytelling, and colour direction across premium athleisure, activewear, outerwear, jersey, knitwear, fleece, and swimwear—always with wearable performance and fit at the center of the process.

CONSTANZE STUBENVOLL

I’m Constanze Stubenvoll, a womenswear design lead and creative director based in Sydney. I specialize in concept development, storytelling, and colour direction across premium athleisure, activewear, outerwear, jersey, knitwear, fleece, and swimwear—always with wearable performance and fit at the center of the process.

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I’m Constanze Stubenvoll, a womenswear design lead and creative director based in Sydney. I specialize in concept development, storytelling, and colour direction across premium athleisure, activewear, outerwear, jersey, knitwear, fleece, and swimwear—always with wearable performance and fit at the center of the process.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Head of Design at YPL Australia
December 1, 2023 - June 1, 2026
Defined seasonal concepts, mood boards, colour stories, and silhouettes for athleisure and lifestyle collections. Owned the end-to-end design process from concept through development to production, ensuring quality, fit, and on-time delivery. Partnered with brand, marketing, and visual teams to translate creative direction into cohesive product storytelling and campaign visuals. Led and mentored a multicultural design team based in China, directing work across key categories including athleisure, activewear, jersey, fleece, and selected knitwear.
Freelance Fashion Designer at Brocket Pty Ltd (BAGRUU)
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Created minimalistic womenswear collections from early mood boards through final production. Developed detailed style sheets and technical documentation for overseas manufacturers. Directed photo shoots, campaign imagery, and editorials, and produced line sheets, look books, and showroom merchandising visuals. Presented collections to buyer agents and supported brand presence across online platforms, with a focus on jersey and woven categories.
Founder & Creative Director at COKOON
November 1, 2021 - Present
Designed full womenswear collections from concept to market, including silhouettes, fabrics, colour palettes, and trims. Built and developed the brand across online, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer channels. Directed the creative vision for campaigns, photo shoots, and editorials, while overseeing product development, overseas production, and day-to-day business operations.
Fashion Designer (FIRE + ICE) at Willy Bogner GmbH & Co. KGaA
January 1, 2015 - March 1, 2021
Designed womenswear, kidswear, and selected menswear across outerwear, activewear, jersey, knitwear, and swimwear. Built seasonal mood boards, colour concepts, and collection storytelling, and developed silhouettes, details, trims, and prints. Presented collections to design, wholesale, and retail teams, and supported styling and setup for photoshoots and fashion shows. Also contributed to knitwear and accessories product groups.
Fashion Designer / Junior Fashion Designer / Design Assistant at ESCADA SE
May 1, 2010 - March 1, 2014
Conceived and developed jersey and knitwear collections across main and outlet ranges. Designed dresses, tops, and premium knit styles, creating mood boards, colour concepts, and fashion/technical sketches. Developed prints, embroideries, and trims, conducted fittings, and supported style work in SAP. Presented collection components to design, wholesale, and retail teams and collaborated with vendors during fairs.

Education

Diploma Fashion Design at HAW Hamburg
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
A-Levels at Sachsenwald Gymnasium Reinbek
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education