Fashion designer and product manager with 10+ years of experience designing and developing apparel for major brands, including BMW and KTM. As a state-certified designer, my expertise covers end-to-end fashion design, from concept to professional execution.

Pauline Appel

Fashion designer and product manager with 10+ years of experience designing and developing apparel for major brands, including BMW and KTM. As a state-certified designer, my expertise covers end-to-end fashion design, from concept to professional execution.

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Fashion designer and product manager with 10+ years of experience designing and developing apparel for major brands, including BMW and KTM. As a state-certified designer, my expertise covers end-to-end fashion design, from concept to professional execution.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Fashion Designer at Freelance
August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Created moodboards, designed T-shirt graphics, accessories and corporate fashion concepts for two startups, translating brand needs into visual directions and production-ready sketches.
Product Developer at Hüsler Berufskleider AG
November 1, 2024 - Present
Design, development and production of new workwear and corporate styles. Communicated with sales staff, suppliers, and factories; sourced fabrics and trims; managed product development, certifications (EN-20471), proto sampling, fittings, and quality control for menswear including jersey, sweat, functional wear, jackets, and high-visibility clothing.
Sabbatical / Travel Experience at Self-directed
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Three-month sabbatical traveling solo by motorbike across Switzerland, Italy and France; WWOOFing on wineries and farms; exploring food, culture and art; earned sailing and motorboat licenses.
Senior Fashion Designer, Product Developer & Product Manager at Texwork GmbH
July 1, 2018 - April 1, 2024
Led end-to-end design, development and production of the entire collection for automotive merchandise and corporate fashion. Managed client/supplier communication, pricing, mood boards, design and graphic design, fabric/trim sourcing, product development, measurement charts, proto sampling, fittings, and quality control. Product groups: menswear, womenswear, and kidswear. Achievements include 2023: 100+ styles, 3.5M€ sales, 180,000 items; reduced returns to below 0.01% (2021–2022); shifted ~70% of BMW Motorrad collection to sustainable production using natural/organic fibers, Öeko-Tex certified colors and inks, and compostable packaging (except zippers and buttons).
Design Assistant at Brand for womens clothing
February 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Design assistant role supporting trend research, design, colour and fabric concepts; creation of technical data sheets; fittings; supplier requests and communication; technical drawings, trim development, organization of photoshoots and collection launch events.
Retail Saleswoman at Modehaus Stahlers
August 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016
Retail for brands like s.Oliver, QS designed by, Comma, Opus, Someday; product presentation, customer service, professional outfit advice, product range control, incoming goods inspections, cash register.
Internship at Johny Dar House of Dar
June 1, 2014 - Present
Internship with Johny Dar design team; Mercedes Benz Fashion Week S/S 2015, Berlin. Part of design team, pattern making, sewing, fittings, dresser.
Design Internship at Simclan Sim Mode GmbH
August 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018
Supported the Simclan design team in Reichenberg; gained experience in fashion design and product development; tasks included pattern support and fittings.

Education

State-certified designer (fashion) at Modedesignschule Manuel Fritz Mannheim
October 1, 2012 - July 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment