I am Mustapha Ataman, a designer and educator with a passion for clean, well-finished work and transparent communication. I lead design, pattern cutting, and production for my brand ATAMAN while teaching pattern cut and fashion drawing at Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer in Brussels, where I mentor students and translate concepts into wearable pieces. My work spans fashion, theatre, contemporary art, and music, reflecting an adaptable, collaborative approach. I enjoy building cohesive collections and contributing to shows with costume, wardrobe, and production design, thriving in creative teams that value quality and clear communication.

Mustapha Ataman

I am Mustapha Ataman, a designer and educator with a passion for clean, well-finished work and transparent communication. I lead design, pattern cutting, and production for my brand ATAMAN while teaching pattern cut and fashion drawing at Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer in Brussels, where I mentor students and translate concepts into wearable pieces. My work spans fashion, theatre, contemporary art, and music, reflecting an adaptable, collaborative approach. I enjoy building cohesive collections and contributing to shows with costume, wardrobe, and production design, thriving in creative teams that value quality and clear communication.

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I am Mustapha Ataman, a designer and educator with a passion for clean, well-finished work and transparent communication. I lead design, pattern cutting, and production for my brand ATAMAN while teaching pattern cut and fashion drawing at Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer in Brussels, where I mentor students and translate concepts into wearable pieces.

My work spans fashion, theatre, contemporary art, and music, reflecting an adaptable, collaborative approach. I enjoy building cohesive collections and contributing to shows with costume, wardrobe, and production design, thriving in creative teams that value quality and clear communication.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Patern Cut and Fashion Drawing Teacher at Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer
September 1, 2023 - Present
Teaching pattern cutting and fashion drawing at the university level.
Founder/Designer at ATAMAN
May 1, 2020 - Present
Founder of own brand responsible for design, pattern making, buying, supervisor of production and sales.
Art Teacher at Public High School Brussels
June 1, 2020 - August 12, 2025
Teaching lessons in perspective, human proportion, and infographic.
Stylist Assistant, Designer, and Production Supervisor at David Szeto
June 1, 2016 - August 12, 2025
Assisted stylist, designed, and supervised ready-to-wear production.
Buyer and Store Manager at Selfestate
April 1, 2014 - August 12, 2025
Responsible for multi-brand store buying and sold first capsule collection.
Collection Developer at Hakaan
October 1, 2013 - August 12, 2025
Developed collections aligned with house style, determined cuts and models, and organized production outsourcing.
Costume Designer at Blue Art
April 1, 2012 - August 12, 2025
Elaborated collections for different shows, assembled prototypes, and controlled confection quality.
Stylist Assistant and Design Team Member at David Szeto
May 1, 2011 - August 12, 2025
Assisted stylist, designed patterns and prints, handled editorial specifications and customer relations for product adaptations.
Assistant Stylist at Delphine Murat
February 1, 2009 - August 12, 2025
Assistant stylist for Autumn-Winter 2009-10 collection.
Pattern Cut and Fashion Drawing Teacher at Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer
September 1, 2023 - Present
Teacher in pattern cutting and fashion drawing; delivers curriculum at the university level and mentors students.
Founder at ATAMAN
May 1, 2020 - Present
In charge of design, pattern, buying, supervision of production and sales for the brand.
Art Teacher at Public High School, Brussels
February 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020
Delivered lessons on perspective, human proportion and infographic.
Stylist Assistant, Designer and Production Supervisor at DAVID SZETO
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Stylist assistant; designer and supervisor of production for ready-to-wear collections.
Buyer at SELFESTATE
November 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014
Buyer and responsible for the multi-brand store; launched first capsule collection.
Development of the collection / Pattern Designer / Production Outsourcing at HAKAAN
May 1, 2012 - October 1, 2013
Developed collection in parallel with house style; determined cuts and model variations; organized production outsourcing.
Costume Designer / Costume Production at BLUE ART
June 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012
Elaborations of collections for shows; prototype assembly and quality control of confections.
Stylist Assistant at DAVID SZETO
March 1, 2009 - May 1, 2011
Member of the design team; designed patterns and prints; wrote editorial specifications and managed client relations.
Assistant Stylist at DELPHINE MURAT
December 1, 2008 - February 1, 2009
Assistant stylist for AH 2009-10 collection.

Education

Artistic styling-patern cut at Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer Brussels
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Architectural drawing at St. Luke Institute Mons
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Artistic styling - pattern cut at Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer Brussels
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Architectural drawing at St. Luke Institute Mons
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Graduate in pedagogy
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
B1 level English courses
June 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Adobe training programs; Illustrator and Photoshop
July 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
B1 level English courses
June 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Adobe training programs; Illustrator and Photoshop
July 14, 2014 - November 14, 2014
Graduate in pedagogy
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop training
July 14, 2014 - November 14, 2014
B1 English level courses
June 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Graduate in pedagogy
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026

Industry Experience

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