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Mert Meric

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As a seasoned Fashion Designer with over a decade of experience, I bring a strong blend of creative vision, technical expertise, and strategic leadership to every project.

About

As a seasoned Fashion Designer with over a decade of experience, I bring a strong blend of creative vision, technical expertise, and strategic leadership to every project. My career has been marked by a deep understanding of the fashion industry, from concept development and trend forecasting to overseeing the production process.

With a proven ability to lead design teams and collaborate with cross-functional departments, I am skilled in delivering innovative designs that align with both brand identity and market demand. My passion for fashion, combined with my broad capabilities in design, allows me to consistently drive creative excellence and business success.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Other

Work experience· 23 roles

Design Manager · ELYAF GROUPDec 2025 – Sep 2025

Overseeing all collection processes from concept to garment, conducting customer analysis for micro and macro markets, performing trend analysis through catwalks and influencers, and maintaining customer relations. Led design teams and managed cross-functional collaboration within the design departments.

Design Manager · ELYAF GROUPJan 2025 – Sep 2025 · 9 mos

Over 2023-2025 in Istanbul, leading design activities and coordinating collections.

Freelance Creative Consultant · C&AJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Freelance Creative Consultant for C&A Mens Circular Dept.; responsible for design offers, overseeing suppliers' offers, gathering market intel and conducting competitive analysis.

Freelance Creative Consultant · C&AJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Freelance Creative Consultant · C&AJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Senior Designer / Administrative Manager · ASDA-GEORGEDec 2023 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos
Design Manager · George (ASDA)Jan 2023 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Fashion Designer · HTL/LI-FUNGDec 2021 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Education· 10

Bachelor of Arts in Textile and Fashion Design · Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Fine Arts2007 – 2013
Erasmus Exchange – Textile and Fashion Design · Accademia di Belle Arti di Macerata2012
Summer Program – Fashion Management / Fashion Design Retail Management · Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti2012
BA in Textile and Fashion Design · Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Fine Arts2007 – 2013

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