Hi there! My name is Nkem Vuarnoz, a young designer and artist based in Basel and Zurich. I make punk couture, blending beautiful fabrics with upcycled materials to create fashion-forward pieces with a sustainable edge. I’m also a content creator, editor, and creative director who runs my own business. I’m open for job opportunities. I speak English and German fluently and have advanced skills in French. What inspires me most is music. Check out my work at nkemstudio.com. Thank you for reading!

Nkem Vuarnoz

Hi there! My name is Nkem Vuarnoz, a young designer and artist based in Basel and Zurich. I make punk couture, blending beautiful fabrics with upcycled materials to create fashion-forward pieces with a sustainable edge. I’m also a content creator, editor, and creative director who runs my own business. I’m open for job opportunities. I speak English and German fluently and have advanced skills in French. What inspires me most is music. Check out my work at nkemstudio.com. Thank you for reading!

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Hi there! My name is Nkem Vuarnoz, a young designer and artist based in Basel and Zurich. I make punk couture, blending beautiful fabrics with upcycled materials to create fashion-forward pieces with a sustainable edge. I’m also a content creator, editor, and creative director who runs my own business. I’m open for job opportunities.

I speak English and German fluently and have advanced skills in French. What inspires me most is music. Check out my work at nkemstudio.com. Thank you for reading!

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant at Amorphose
August 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Created photos of the looks for the 2025 fashion show; performed last-minute tailoring tasks at Amorphose to ensure flawless presentation.
Tailor at Pablo Reiniger
June 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Maintained customer relationships and handled inquiries; altered and repaired existing garments and home textiles; performed precise measuring and inspection of finished products for defects and checked for accuracy.
Call Center Agent at Corris
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Informed customers about products and services; adhered to quality standards in customer service; independently prepared offers; provided expert advice to customers.
Costume Designer at Tanzhaus Zürich
January 1, 2024 - Present
Costume design for performances at Tanzhaus Zürich.
Call Center Agent at Corris AG
January 1, 2024 - Present
Customer support and call center responsibilities.
Tailor (Internship) at Pablo Reininger Atelier
June 1, 2024 - Present
Tailoring internship supporting garment construction and fittings.
Photographer at Couture Ateliers BFS Basel
September 1, 2025 - Present
Photographer capturing couture atelier work and fashion projects.
Dresser at Tailor Pablo Reiniger
June 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Maintained customer relationships, handled inquiries, altered and repaired garments and home textiles, and performed precise measuring and inspection of finished products.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Applied Sciences and Arts Basel
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Bachelor of Fashion Design at University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Fashion Design at Swiss Fashion Academy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Fashion Design at AMD Academy Mode & Design
January 1, 2020 - December 11, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Basel
September 1, 2024 - December 17, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design at University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
BA Fashion Design at Swiss Fashion Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Degree in Fashion Design at AMD Academy Mode & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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