Melike Koçtekin

Available to hire

Skills

Experience Level

Language

Turkish
Fluent
German
Fluent
English
Advanced
Dutch
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Fashion Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designed women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing while managing the design process and client projects. Developed tech packs, patterns, and prototypes for various brands. Specialized in sustainable design methods and innovative garment development.
Textile and Fashion Design Instructor at Public Education Center, Isparta, Turkey
January 1, 2019 - August 11, 2025
Conducted courses in sewing, pattern making, and textile science. Trained students in practical and theoretical aspects of fashion design.
Fashion Designer at Deniz Textile Ltd., Turkey
January 1, 2017 - August 11, 2025
Created women’s fashion collections for the local market. Collaborated with production teams to optimize the design-to-manufacturing process.
Production Management & Quality Control at Kimo Tekstil Ltd., Turkey
December 31, 2015 - August 11, 2025
Oversaw quality control and product tracking in textile manufacturing. Managed staff and ensured smooth production processes.
Fashion Designer at Sohotex Ltd., Istanbul, Turkey
January 1, 2015 - August 11, 2025
Supported the creation of design concepts and prototypes. Participated in team meetings to develop new collections.
Design Internship at Anteks Ltd., Antalya, Turkey
December 31, 2013 - August 11, 2025
Gained hands-on experience in textile product design. Worked with designers to develop innovative fabrics and patterns.
Freelance Fashion Designer at Self-employed, Bremerhaven, Germany
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designed women's, men's, and children's clothing while managing the design process and client projects. Developed tech packs, patterns, and prototypes for various brands. Specialized in sustainable design methods and innovative garment development.
Textile and Fashion Design Instructor at Public Education Center, Isparta, Turkey
January 1, 2019 - August 26, 2025
Conducted courses in sewing, pattern making, and textile science. Trained students in practical and theoretical aspects of fashion design.
Fashion Designer at Deniz Textile Ltd., Turkey
January 1, 2017 - August 26, 2025
Created women's fashion collections for the local market and collaborated with production teams to optimize the design-to-manufacturing process.
Production Management & Quality Control at Kimo Tekstil Ltd., Turkey
December 31, 2015 - August 26, 2025
Oversaw quality control and product tracking in textile manufacturing. Managed staff and ensured smooth production processes.
Fashion Designer at Sohotex Ltd., Istanbul, Turkey
January 1, 2015 - August 26, 2025
Supported the creation of design concepts and prototypes. Participated in team meetings to develop new collections.
Design Internship at Anteks Ltd., Antalya, Turkey
December 31, 2013 - August 26, 2025
Gained hands-on experience in textile product design. Worked with designers to develop innovative fabrics and patterns.
Freelance Fashion Designer
January 1, 2019 - Present
Streetwear (M/W), Damenoberbekleidung, Activewear & Nightwear; collaboration with production teams to optimize design-to-prototype processes; conceptual development and prototyping for various collections.
Designer
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Gestaltung von Damenmodekollektionen für den lokalen Markt; Zusammenarbeit mit Produktionsteams zur Optimierung des Design-Fertigungsprozesses.
Designer at Deniz Textile Ltd.
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Textile design, development of fabric patterns, collaboration with production and development teams to optimize processes.
Design Intern (Haute Couture) at Erol Albayrak
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Design internship: haute couture involvement in pattern development, cutting and production; assistance with fabric selection and quality control.
Production Manager & Quality Control at Kimo Tekstil Ltd.
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Oversee quality control; monitor production; ensure smooth processes and timely delivery.
Design Intern (Haute Couture)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Design internship in haute couture involving concept, pattern, and fabrication; support in fabric selection and quality control.

Education

Digital Fashion Design Certificate at Istanbul Fashion Academy, Turkey
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Qualification in Textile and Fashion Design (Teaching) at Süleyman Demirel University, Turkey
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Textile and Fashion Design at Süleyman Demirel University, Turkey
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Technical and Vocational High School Specialization in Women's Apparel Technology at Turkey
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Primary School at Venlo, Netherlands
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2005
CLO 3D Digital Fashion Design Certificate at Istanbul Fashion Academy, Turkey
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Teaching Qualification in Textile and Fashion Design at Süleyman Demirel University, Turkey
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Textile and Fashion Design at Süleyman Demirel University, Turkey
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Technical and Vocational High School Specialization in Women's Apparel Technology at Turkey
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Primary School at Venlo, Netherlands
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Arts in Textile Design at Suleyman Demirel University, Turkey
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Digital Fashion Design Certificate
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Teaching Qualification in Textile and Fashion Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
CLO 3D Digital Fashion Design Certificate
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Teaching Qualification in Textile and Fashion Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
CLO 3D Fashion Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level