With over 20 years of experience in the fashion and apparel industry, I help companies strategically and creatively align their collections. As a freelance consultant, I have in-depth knowledge in product management, development, and design, with a clear focus on the successful market launch of innovative fashion and lifestyle products. My clients value my friendly and precise communication, my reliability, and strategic thinking and problem solving skills.

Kat44

With over 20 years of experience in the fashion and apparel industry, I help companies strategically and creatively align their collections. As a freelance consultant, I have in-depth knowledge in product management, development, and design, with a clear focus on the successful market launch of innovative fashion and lifestyle products. My clients value my friendly and precise communication, my reliability, and strategic thinking and problem solving skills.

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With over 20 years of experience in the fashion and apparel industry, I help companies strategically and creatively align their collections.

As a freelance consultant, I have in-depth knowledge in product management, development, and design, with a clear focus on the successful market launch of innovative fashion and lifestyle products. My clients value my friendly and precise communication, my reliability, and strategic thinking and problem solving skills.

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Language

German
Advanced
Polish
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Consultant at Apparel and textile industry
October 1, 2017 - Present
Consulting for strategy, design & trend in the apparel and textile industry. Focus on strategy development, design direction and trend forecasting with emphasis on market success of innovative fashion and lifestyle products. Lead cross-functional projects and provide guidance on product management, development and design. Maintain strong client communication and deliverables on time.
Global Product Manager at Amoena Medizin -Orthopädie -Technik GmbH
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Created product pipelines and expansion strategies; led go-to-market and launch planning; managed cross-functional projects; drove commercial aspects of portfolio including launch plans, forecasting, sales training, tools & product campaigns and claims documents; liaised with local subsidiaries; conducted market analysis and provided insights for marketing; prepared national sales meetings; conducted pricing strategies and competitor analysis; developed global launch templates and consolidated global launch plans and follow-ups; signed off local launch plans based on KPI targets.
Product and Design Manager at Triumph International AG
July 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017
Directed Beedees Design Team; defined creative direction for lingerie and home wear; analyzed and researched trends through trade fairs and store checks; created seasonal colour concepts and mood boards; ensured product is designed within cost parameters; managed product planning, sourcing of materials and trims, and product development; traveled to sourcing partners (Hong Kong) to supervise merchandisers; created technical data, CADs, and prints; managed sample development from prototype to production; organized seasonal kick-off meetings; art direction of photo shootings; provided creative support to marketing.
Senior Fashion Designer at CAMPUS by Marc O’Polo
October 1, 2009 - July 1, 2012
Led the female design team; designed all female flat knit and jersey garments; analyzed and researched trends; organized sourcing trips to Far East; created seasonal colour concepts and trims; managed sample development; prepared collection briefs for graphic design; collaborated with Sales and After Sales; styled and coordinated shoots; supported marketing with fashion styling and image direction.
Fashion Designer at Tom Tailor GmbH
February 1, 2006 - June 30, 2008
Participated in development and launching of the Young Fashion Division Tom Tailor Denim; prepared monthly colour concepts and collection themes; led Jersey adaptation for female line; traveled to fairs and major fashion cities for trend analysis and supplier visits; managed collection presentations and label styling; coordinated with production for prototype to production handover.
Fashion Designer at Freeman T Porter
July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009
Developed seasonal concepts and colour cards for woven, flat knit and jersey categories; designed and coordinated garments for Freeman T Porter; travelled to fairs and suppliers to ensure best results; supervised sample development and color/style analysis; collaborated with production teams.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Siege CEJ Fashion, Sydney Australia
February 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Designed graphic designs for sportswear and young fashion brand; contributed to visual concepts and graphics for apparel products.
Senior Designer at RIF RAF, Sydney Australia
February 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Coordinated and designed colour concepts, graphic designs and garments for RIF RAF collection across multiple stores; supervised Visual Merchandising and store presentation; conducted sales follow-up and documentation.
Fashion Designer at Review” Peek und Cloppenburg
December 31, 2004 - June 30, 2008
Researched trends and developed monthly colour and collection themes; traveled to international fashion fairs; designed graphics, jersey, denim, outdoor and leather garments; prepared monthly collection overviews; led product development from concept to production; followed up on sales with colour and style analysis.
Prroduct Manager and Creative Director at JOOP!
November 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Creative Consultant for Lymphoedema Garment Development at medi GmbH & Co KG
May 1, 2025 - July 31, 2022
Fashion Designer at Mustang GmbH
October 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Fashion Designer at Hess Natur GmbH
November 1, 2021 - Present

Education

Fashion Designer at AMD, Akademie Mode Design, Düsseldorf, Germany
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003
A-Level at Franz Stock Gymnasium, Arnsberg, Germany
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

PLM - Tex-Define PLM System (certificate)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
PLM Assyst (certificate)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Tex-Design (certificate)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Education