Hello, I’m Anna, a passionate Knitwear Designer and Design Professional with over a decade of experience shaping collections for leading European fashion houses. My journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design from the University of Applied Sciences in Trier, and I’m currently deepening my creative practice through a Master of Arts in Design at HSLU Luzern. Throughout my career, I’ve specialized in knitwear design and development, working from initial concept to production. At Akris Punto, I led the knitwear team, creating entire seasonal collections that balanced innovation, craftsmanship, and commercial appeal. My previous roles at C&A, Marc Cain, and Lala Berlin honed my ability to translate trends into tactile, wearable design while managing teams, suppliers, and timelines across Europe and Asia. What sets me apart is my deep technical understanding of knitwear, from hand-knitting and machine techniques to fabric behavior, paired with a strong sense of aesthetics and brand identity. I bring creativity grounded in structure—designs that tell a story but also fit seamlessly into a collection’s vision. Now based in Luzern, where I also manage the FREITAG Pop-Up Store, I merge design sensitivity with hands-on retail insight, understanding both how fashion is created and how it connects with people. If you’re looking for a designer who combines conceptual depth, technical mastery, and a collaborative mindset, I’d love to bring that energy to your next project.

Anna Müller

Hello, I’m Anna, a passionate Knitwear Designer and Design Professional with over a decade of experience shaping collections for leading European fashion houses. My journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design from the University of Applied Sciences in Trier, and I’m currently deepening my creative practice through a Master of Arts in Design at HSLU Luzern. Throughout my career, I’ve specialized in knitwear design and development, working from initial concept to production. At Akris Punto, I led the knitwear team, creating entire seasonal collections that balanced innovation, craftsmanship, and commercial appeal. My previous roles at C&A, Marc Cain, and Lala Berlin honed my ability to translate trends into tactile, wearable design while managing teams, suppliers, and timelines across Europe and Asia. What sets me apart is my deep technical understanding of knitwear, from hand-knitting and machine techniques to fabric behavior, paired with a strong sense of aesthetics and brand identity. I bring creativity grounded in structure—designs that tell a story but also fit seamlessly into a collection’s vision. Now based in Luzern, where I also manage the FREITAG Pop-Up Store, I merge design sensitivity with hands-on retail insight, understanding both how fashion is created and how it connects with people. If you’re looking for a designer who combines conceptual depth, technical mastery, and a collaborative mindset, I’d love to bring that energy to your next project.

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Hello, I’m Anna, a passionate Knitwear Designer and Design Professional with over a decade of experience shaping collections for leading European fashion houses. My journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design from the University of Applied Sciences in Trier, and I’m currently deepening my creative practice through a Master of Arts in Design at HSLU Luzern.

Throughout my career, I’ve specialized in knitwear design and development, working from initial concept to production. At Akris Punto, I led the knitwear team, creating entire seasonal collections that balanced innovation, craftsmanship, and commercial appeal. My previous roles at C&A, Marc Cain, and Lala Berlin honed my ability to translate trends into tactile, wearable design while managing teams, suppliers, and timelines across Europe and Asia.

What sets me apart is my deep technical understanding of knitwear, from hand-knitting and machine techniques to fabric behavior, paired with a strong sense of aesthetics and brand identity. I bring creativity grounded in structure—designs that tell a story but also fit seamlessly into a collection’s vision.

Now based in Luzern, where I also manage the FREITAG Pop-Up Store, I merge design sensitivity with hands-on retail insight, understanding both how fashion is created and how it connects with people.

If you’re looking for a designer who combines conceptual depth, technical mastery, and a collaborative mindset, I’d love to bring that energy to your next project.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Store Manager at FREITAG
June 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Store Manager at FREITAG Pop-Up Store Luzern. Led the team during the Store Manager's absence, assisted customers, managed stock, and executed Visual Merchandising.
Knitwear Designer at Akris AG (Akris Punto)
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Responsible for the entire knitwear collection development process from research to production. Managed the knitwear team (junior designer and technician). Included trend research, collection planning, pattern development, yarn ordering, design sketches, supplier communication, proto-fittings, model revisions, and presenting the collection to sales in multiple regions; handed over to technician for production.
Senior Knitwear Designer at C&A
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Collection development and design for Canda, Cashmere, and Premium lines. Managed the Canda knitwear team (two designers). Created mood boards, color concepts, yarn research, swatch development, concept development considering store levels, design and prototyping, and presented the collection to the sales board.
Knitwear Designer at Marc Cain GmbH
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Design, development, and supervision of the Marc Cain Sports knitwear collection; collaborated with knitwear technology and production; created prototypes; presented to sales.
Knitwear Designer at Lala Berlin
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Design and development of the knitwear collection, creation of worksheets and measurement tables for prototypes, design and development of jacquards and prints.
Knitwear Design Assistant at René Lezard
February 1, 2013 - February 1, 2013
Maternity cover for junior knitwear/jersey designer.
Intern at Marcel Ostertag
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Intern Pattern cutting, design, and creation of prototypes.
Intern Embroidery at Sophia Kokosalaki (London - UK)
March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2011
Intern Embroidery, designs for Diesel collection, cutting prototypes.

Education

A-levels at Rainer Werner Fassbinder Technical College for Design München
September 1, 2008 - February 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design at University of Applied Sciences (Trier, Germany)
September 1, 2024 - November 3, 2025
Master of Arts in Design at HSLU Hochschule Luzern, Design Film Kunst
September 1, 2024 - November 3, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services