I'm Diakitenana, a fashion designer specialized in circular jersey garments with over 8 years of experience in textile design and development. I excel in Adobe Creative Suite, trend research, and technical garment design, and I've collaborated with international brands such as Bershka, H&M, Jennyfer, and Mango. I'm passionate about sustainable fashion and garment innovation, always seeking new ways to combine creativity with responsible production. I enjoy turning insights from trend research into practical, scalable design solutions that align with circular economy principles.

Diakitenana

I'm Diakitenana, a fashion designer specialized in circular jersey garments with over 8 years of experience in textile design and development. I excel in Adobe Creative Suite, trend research, and technical garment design, and I've collaborated with international brands such as Bershka, H&M, Jennyfer, and Mango. I'm passionate about sustainable fashion and garment innovation, always seeking new ways to combine creativity with responsible production. I enjoy turning insights from trend research into practical, scalable design solutions that align with circular economy principles.

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I’m Diakitenana, a fashion designer specialized in circular jersey garments with over 8 years of experience in textile design and development. I excel in Adobe Creative Suite, trend research, and technical garment design, and I’ve collaborated with international brands such as Bershka, H&M, Jennyfer, and Mango.

I’m passionate about sustainable fashion and garment innovation, always seeking new ways to combine creativity with responsible production. I enjoy turning insights from trend research into practical, scalable design solutions that align with circular economy principles.

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Language

French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Bambara
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Fashion Designer – Circular (jersey) Garments at SUNTEKSTIL
January 31, 2020 - October 18, 2025
Developed technical panels and specification sheets. Researched trends and selected fabrics and trims for new collections. Created technical drawings and garment illustrations with Illustrator. Collaborated with brands such as Bershka and H&M. Designed panels and technical specification sheets. Conducted trend research and proposed design solutions. Produced technical drawings and illustrations with Illustrator. Selected fabrics and trims adapted to each model. Worked with brands such as Bershka, Mango, and Jennyfer.
Fashion Designer – Circular (jersey) Garments
January 31, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Applied circular design principles to jersey garments, driving trend research, material and trim selection, and production-ready technical documentation for multiple collections.
Fashion Designer – Circular (jersey) Garments
January 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Fashion designer focused on circular jersey garments; responsible for textile design and development; skilled in Adobe Creative Suite; trend research; technical garment design for international brands such as Bershka, H&M, Jennyfer, Mango.
Fashion Designer at SUNTEKSTIL (Turkish Fashion Design & Production Supplier)
January 1, 2020 - October 18, 2025
Developed technical panels and specification sheets. Researched trends and selected fabrics and trims for new collections. Created technical drawings and garment illustrations with Illustrator. Collaborated with brands such as Bershka and H&M. Designed panels and technical specification sheets. Conducted trend research and proposed design solutions. Produced technical drawings and illustrations with Illustrator. Selected fabrics and trims adapted to each model. Worked with brands such as Bershka, Mango, and Jennyfer.
Fashion Designer – Circular (jersey) Garments at SUNTEKSTIL
January 31, 2020 - October 18, 2025
Developed technical panels and specification sheets. Researched trends and selected fabrics and trims for new collections. Created technical drawings and garment illustrations with Illustrator. Collaborated with brands such as Bershka and H&M. Designed panels and technical specification sheets. Conducted trend research and proposed design solutions. Produced technical drawings and illustrations with Illustrator. Selected fabrics and trims adapted to each model. Worked with brands such as Bershka, Mango, and Jennyfer.

Education

Fashion Designer – Circular (jersey) Garments at SUNTEKSTIL (Turkish fashion design & production supplier)
February 1, 2016 - January 31, 2020
Intermediate Vocational Training (2-year program) - Textile and Leather Manufacturing at IES Tarasa
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Fashion Designer – Circular (jersey) Garments at CCESS Course to Higher Education
February 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Intermediate Vocational Training (2-Year Program): Textile and Leather Manufacturing at IES Tarasa
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Fashion Designer – Circular (jersey Garments) at CCESS Course to Higher Education
February 1, 2016 - January 31, 2020
Intermediate Vocational Training (2-year program): Textile and Leather Manufacturing at IES Tarasa
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Fashion Designer – Circular (jersey) Garments at SUNTEKSTIL
March 1, 2020 - January 31, 2025

Qualifications

Higher Vocational Training (2-year program) - Textile and Leather Technical and Fashion Design
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Higher Vocational Training (2-year program) - Textile and Leather Technical and Fashion Design
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Intermediate Vocational Training (2-year program) - Textile and Leather Manufacturing
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Higher Vocational Training (2-year program) in Textile and Leather Technical and Fashion Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Intermediate Vocational Training (2-Year) in Textile and Leather Manufacturing
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Higher Vocational Training (2-Year) in Textile and Leather Technical and Fashion Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Fashion Designer – Circular (jersey) Garments
February 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Higher Vocational Training (2-year program) in Textile and Leather Technical and Fashion Design
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Higher Vocational Training in Textile and Leather Technical and Fashion Design
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Intermediate Vocational Training: Textile and Leather Manufacturing
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Fashion Designer – Circular (jersey Garments)
February 1, 2016 - January 31, 2020
Fashion Designer – Circular (jersey Garments)
March 1, 2020 - January 31, 2025

Industry Experience

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