I’m a qualified designer and experienced patternmaker based in Thessaloniki, Greece. My friends and colleagues describe me as determined, hard-working and meticulous. I’m always up for a challenge and I’m aspiring to be a 3D artist who creates exquisite and inspiring pieces.

Maria Kapourani

I’m a qualified designer and experienced patternmaker based in Thessaloniki, Greece. My friends and colleagues describe me as determined, hard-working and meticulous. I’m always up for a challenge and I’m aspiring to be a 3D artist who creates exquisite and inspiring pieces.

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I’m a qualified designer and experienced patternmaker based in Thessaloniki, Greece. My friends and colleagues describe me as determined, hard-working and meticulous.

I’m always up for a challenge and I’m aspiring to be a 3D artist who creates exquisite and inspiring pieces.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

3D Artist at Freelance
August 1, 2022 - Present
Established an online 3D design portfolio using Blender and CLO3D, effectively bringing clients’ ideas to life. Received various requests, including patternmaking, pre-production, virtual sampling and 3D visualizations for promotional purposes. Developed virtual capsule collections, integrating accessories and footwear.
3D Fashion Designer/ Patternmaker at Kalestesia, Clothing Manufacturers
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Started using CLO3D software on a daily basis, generally enriching company’s presentations to clients with virtual samples. Expanded it‘s use to reduce waste and increase visibility before proceeding to production. Simulated many different pleating techniques to ensure real-life accuracy.
Assistant Designer/ Patternmaker at Kalestesia, Clothing Manufacturers
September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Joined the designer team of the company. Sketched design proposals according to clients’ wants and needs. Learned a lot about the fast fashion industry and jersey patternmaking. Mainly worked on developing company’s samples collection and preparing presentations for clients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Creative Design and Clothing at International Hellenic University (formerly Technological Educational Institute of Central Macedonia)
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2021

Qualifications

Concept Art: Character Design & Worldbuilding
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Education