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I’m Tamara Dirks, a senior swimwear and apparel designer with more than 20 years of experience shaping collections for international brands. I specialize in swimwear and beachwear, color stories, prints, and fit that flatter diverse body shapes. I’ve collaborated with Roxy, Banana Moon, Arsène et les Pipelettes, Wanakome, and other brands, translating trends into cohesive, market-ready lines. Over the years I have gained in-depth technical knowledge to develop collections from trend research through to production, ensuring efficient and coherent project outcomes. I love contributing to the creation of new projects in a collaborative and purpose-led environment.…I’m Tamara Dirks, a senior swimwear and apparel designer with more than 20 years of experience shaping collections for international brands. I specialize in swimwear and beachwear, color stories, prints, and fit that flatter diverse body shapes. I’ve collaborated with Roxy, Banana Moon, Arsène et les Pipelettes, Wanakome, and other brands, translating trends into cohesive, market-ready lines. Over the years I have gained in-depth technical knowledge to develop collections from trend research through to production, ensuring efficient and coherent project outcomes. I love contributing to the creation of new projects in a collaborative and purpose-led environment.

Tamara Dirks

Designer, Brand Designer, Creative Director, +5

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I’m Tamara Dirks, a senior swimwear and apparel designer with more than 20 years of experience shaping collections for international brands. I specialize in swimwear and beachwear, color stories, prints, and fit that flatter diverse body shapes. I’ve collaborated with Roxy, Banana Moon, Arsène et les Pipelettes, Wanakome, and other brands, translating trends into cohesive, market-ready lines. Over the years I have gained in-depth technical knowledge to develop collections from trend research through to production, ensuring efficient and coherent project outcomes. I love contributing to the creation of new projects in a collaborative and purpose-led environment.…I’m Tamara Dirks, a senior swimwear and apparel designer with more than 20 years of experience shaping collections for international brands. I specialize in swimwear and beachwear, color stories, prints, and fit that flatter diverse body shapes. I’ve collaborated with Roxy, Banana Moon, Arsène et les Pipelettes, Wanakome, and other brands, translating trends into cohesive, market-ready lines. Over the years I have gained in-depth technical knowledge to develop collections from trend research through to production, ensuring efficient and coherent project outcomes. I love contributing to the creation of new projects in a collaborative and purpose-led environment.

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I’m Tamara Dirks, a senior swimwear and apparel designer with more than 20 years of experience shaping collections for international brands. I specialize in swimwear and beachwear, color stories, prints, and fit that flatter diverse body shapes.

I’ve collaborated with Roxy, Banana Moon, Arsène et les Pipelettes, Wanakome, and other brands, translating trends into cohesive, market-ready lines. Over the years I have gained in-depth technical knowledge to develop collections from trend research through to production,
ensuring efficient and coherent project outcomes. I love contributing to the creation of new projects in a collaborative and purpose-led environment.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

Dutch

Fluent

German

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Designer (Women) at Wanakome

January 1, 2022 - Present

Womenswear freelance consultant focusing on product development and collection support.

Freelance Consultant Womenswear at Wanakome

January 1, 2022 - Present

Definition and guidance of the label’s stylistic direction through creative contributions and technical expertise in colors, shapes, and graphics. Support and feedback provided to the brand’s designer to foster positive development in the European market. Reporting to the freelance brand manager.

Freelance Designer & Consultant (Women, Kids & Babies) at Arsène et les Pipelettes

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Development of the collection plan, creation of trendboards and color palettes. Design and development of women’s and baby collections, as well as children’s knitwear and swimwear collections. Fabric and print selection, proposed pattern ideas, and end-to-end design process; reporting to the business owner.

Freelance Designer and Consultant for Women, Children, Babies at Arsène et les Pipelettes

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Development of the collection plan, creation of trendboards and color palettes. Design and development of women’s and baby collections, as well as children’s knitwear and swimwear collections. Fabric and print selection, along with proposing ideas for patterns. Application of creativity and expertise throughout the design process, from concept to SMS (Salesman Sample). Reporting to the business owner.

Freelance Designer (Women) at Banana Moon

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Creative consulting and designing clothing for teenagers, with focus on brand style and concept development. From collection plan, trend boards, color ranges, sketches, fabrics, prints, and fabric selection, to technical sheets, measurement charts, and sample fittings through to collection launch approval.

Freelance Designer and Consultant Womenswear at Banana Moon - Monaco

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Creative consulting and designing clothing for teenagers, focusing on brand style and concept development. Included collection planning, trend boards, color ranges, sketches, fabric, prints, technical sheets, measurement charts, and fit approvals.

Freelance Designer and Consultant Womenswear at Banana Moon

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Creative consulting and designing clothing for teenagers, with a focus on brand style and concept development. From collection plan, trend boards, color ranges, sketches, fabric, prints, and fabric selection, technical sheets, measurement charts, and sample fittings through to approval for collection launch.

Designer at TWINE Creative

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2014

Creative, organized, and open-minded professional specializing in concepts for trends, colors & prints, as well as designing clothing and swimwear.

Designer at Sissy Boy

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000

Design and development of clothing for women and men, including underwear; create measurement charts and manage feedback on prototypes; merchandising and styling in-store; reporting to the creative director and merchandising manager.

Designer of Womens- and Menswear and Visual Merchandiser at Sissy Boy - The Netherlands

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000

Design and develop clothing for women and men, including underwear. Create measurement charts and manage feedback on prototypes. Merchandising and styling in-store.

Designer of Womens- and Menswear and Visual Merchandiser at Sissy Boy

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000

Design and develop clothing for women and men, as well as underwear. Create measurement charts and manage feedback on prototypes. Apply creativity throughout the design process. Merchandising and styling in-store.

Senior Designer at Roxy

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000

Responsible for full development of swimwear and ready-to-wear collections, from trend analysis to final presentation, including moodboards, color palettes, design, fabric and print selection, fittings, and technical specifications. Coordinated with suppliers and internal teams to ensure collection consistency and merchandising. Supervision of 2 developers and 1 junior stylist.