I am a forward-thinking designer combining design with social impact, creating sustainable creations to uplift communities. I am committed to ethical practices, using design as a force for positive change and social responsibility.

Rebecca Christeeda Franklinwork

I am a forward-thinking designer combining design with social impact, creating sustainable creations to uplift communities. I am committed to ethical practices, using design as a force for positive change and social responsibility.

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I am a forward-thinking designer combining design with social impact, creating sustainable creations to uplift communities. I am committed to ethical practices, using design as a force for positive change and social responsibility.

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Language

German
Intermediate
English
Advanced
Tamil
Fluent

Work Experience

Trainer (Part-time) at German Leprosy for TB Relief Association, Chennai, India
October 1, 2024 - August 22, 2025
Developed a social enterprise to empower women with special needs by providing training in patterning, design detailing, textile specification, quality management, and product marketing, focusing on the local market and fair trade practices.
Self Employed Freelancer at Freelancing
September 30, 2024 - August 22, 2025
Directed NGO operations and managed government-funded projects. Represented the organization at government seminars, meetings, and field visits with social workers. Coordinated weekend activities, field trips, and educational workshops for children in the Child Security facility. Fostered and maintained strategic partnerships with the World Federalist Movement and South Asian Federalist, UN-affiliated organizations.
Social Service Volunteer at Bundesfreiwilligendienst, Weißiger Werkstätten, Dresden, Germany
November 30, 2023 - August 22, 2025
Designed branding materials (logos, business cards, letterheads, social media templates) for clients including Asian Youth Centre and a private education firm. Developed full branding packages for events, including visual assets, colour palettes, typography, and brand guidelines. Co-led care and supervision for differently-abled individuals. Organized and facilitated creative workshops including origami and handicrafts while engaging in community social activities. Managed the community catering system and supported delivery of other social services.
Fashion Quality Analyst at MADS Street Den, Chennai, India
March 31, 2022 - August 22, 2025
Managed mass production of apparel with industrial specifications, pattern corrections, and design detailing. Worked on seasonal collections, brainstorming and design solutions on functional apparels. Focused on textile prints and trims development for European brands.
Design Intern at Celebrity Fashions Private Ltd, Chennai, India
July 31, 2018 - August 22, 2025
Performed quality analysis for e-commerce fashion apparel, accessories, and lifestyle products ensuring optimal product presentation. Delivered styling solutions for Indian, European, and American fashion brands across multiple online platforms. Collaborated in development of AI tool ‘Dressing Room’ enhancing fashion fit, style, and brand representation on websites. Led two fashion brands overseeing a team of 10 staff to create compelling content and design solutions tailored to brand objectives.

Education

Master's in Design Leadership (M.Sc) at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
October 1, 2024 - August 22, 2025
Bachelor's in Design (B.Des) at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai, India
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment