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Fashion Designer with over 10 years of experience in woven menswear design, specializing in tailored trousers, chinos and structured woven garments. 13 years of professional experience at a premium fashion brand, developing high-quality, commercially successful woven collections for international markets, including the UK. Strong background in balancing trend relevance with fit, cost and margin requirements. Extensive experience managing the full design and development process from concept to production, including tech packs, fittings, fabric sourcing and supplier coordination. Strong interest in sustainable woven materials and innovative constructions.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Language
German
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner
Work Experience
Secretary Quality Management at Tognum AG - MTU GMBH
June 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008Supported quality management processes, document control and coordination with departments.
Employee Production at ZF GMBH Friedrichshafen
March 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008Engaged in production activities within the manufacturing environment.
Sales Manager at Buffler GmbH
February 1, 2007 - March 31, 2008Sales role supporting product and customer interactions.
Sales Assistant at Trigema GmbH & Co. KG
September 1, 2005 - January 31, 2007Frontline sales support and customer service.
Internship - Tommy Hilfiger Tailored at Holy Fashion Group / Strellson AG
February 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011Internship focused on Tommy Hilfiger Tailored line; assisted design team.
Internship JOOP! at Strellson AG Kreuzlingen / JOOP!
November 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013Internship in JOOP! line.
Assistant JOOP! Denim / Trousers at Strellson AG Kreuzlingen / JOOP!
June 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015Assistant in denim and trouser development for JOOP! brand.
Junior Designer JOOP! Jeans at Strellson AG Kreuzlingen / JOOP!
July 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Junior designer for denim, flatwear (Womenswear) and Menswear collections.
Creative Product Developer JOOP! at Strellson AG Kreuzlingen / JOOP!
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021Creative product development for JOOP! including collection concepts, fabrics, fittings, and collaboration with production and sales.
Creative Product Developer (Trousers & Chino) and Graphic Designer at JOOP! / Strellson AG Kreuzlingen
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2026Led trousers and chino development; graphic design for collections; end-to-end development and supplier coordination.
Algae Project Designer at Algae project with Swiss knit manufacturer
May 1, 2024 - PresentAlgae-based textile project focusing on jerseys, bed linen, lounge wear, women’s sportswear and running wear.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design at University of Pforzheim
October 1, 2008 - July 1, 2012Graphic Design Professional Certificate at OFG - Online School for Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Certificate / Advanced Technical College Certificate at Vocational School Überlingen
September 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005Vocational School - Fashion and Design at Vocational School Radolfzell
September 1, 2001 - June 30, 2004Secondary School Diploma at Secondary School Überlingen
September 1, 1996 - June 30, 2001Qualifications
Graphic Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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