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I'm Burcu Erker Hillen, a freelance fashion designer based in Doha, Qatar, with over a decade of experience developing collections for European, American and Arabic brands. I collaborate directly with producers, study market trends, and translate seasonal briefs into cohesive concepts and technical sketches. I lead the process from concept to production—creating detailed sketches for womenswear and menswear, sourcing fabrics, coordinating with manufacturers, attending fittings, and presenting collections to clients to refine the final results.…I'm Burcu Erker Hillen, a freelance fashion designer based in Doha, Qatar, with over a decade of experience developing collections for European, American and Arabic brands. I collaborate directly with producers, study market trends, and translate seasonal briefs into cohesive concepts and technical sketches. I lead the process from concept to production—creating detailed sketches for womenswear and menswear, sourcing fabrics, coordinating with manufacturers, attending fittings, and presenting collections to clients to refine the final results.

Burcu Erker Hillen

Designer, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +2

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I'm Burcu Erker Hillen, a freelance fashion designer based in Doha, Qatar, with over a decade of experience developing collections for European, American and Arabic brands. I collaborate directly with producers, study market trends, and translate seasonal briefs into cohesive concepts and technical sketches. I lead the process from concept to production—creating detailed sketches for womenswear and menswear, sourcing fabrics, coordinating with manufacturers, attending fittings, and presenting collections to clients to refine the final results.…I'm Burcu Erker Hillen, a freelance fashion designer based in Doha, Qatar, with over a decade of experience developing collections for European, American and Arabic brands. I collaborate directly with producers, study market trends, and translate seasonal briefs into cohesive concepts and technical sketches. I lead the process from concept to production—creating detailed sketches for womenswear and menswear, sourcing fabrics, coordinating with manufacturers, attending fittings, and presenting collections to clients to refine the final results.

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I’m Burcu Erker Hillen, a freelance fashion designer based in Doha, Qatar, with over a decade of experience developing collections for European, American and Arabic brands. I collaborate directly with producers, study market trends, and translate seasonal briefs into cohesive concepts and technical sketches.

I lead the process from concept to production—creating detailed sketches for womenswear and menswear, sourcing fabrics, coordinating with manufacturers, attending fittings, and presenting collections to clients to refine the final results.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Turkish

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Fashion Designer at Self-Employed

May 1, 2017 - Present

Providing design and development collection services to European, American and Arabic brands; Directly working with producers; Market trend analysis; Theme development based on client briefs; Detailed technical/artistic sketches for womenswear and menswear; Fabric/material sourcing; Coordinating with manufacturers through all development steps; Attending fittings and presenting collections; Collecting feedback from final customers.

Designer at Novateks

June 1, 2014 - May 1, 2017

Development, sourcing and design support for European brands including Hugo Boss, Escada, Ted Baker London, Jack Wills, Reiss, Crew Clothing, Dunnes, Zara; Visiting HQs for presentations; Researching fabrics, trims and technologies; Preparing seasonal trend packs and mood boards; Supplier research and evaluation; Collaboration with merchants and client representatives; Preparing illustrations, technical sketches and specs, and tech packs.

Junior Designer at Brooklyn Industries

December 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014

Design and development of women’s categories including woven and cut-and-sew knit dresses and tops, woven bottoms and jackets; Seasonal trend research, fabrics R&D and trims; Prepare illustrations, technical sketches and specs for tech-packs; Work directly with merchants, production and technical design; Attend weekly fittings.

Assistant Designer at Studio Nazar / Romeo and Juliet Couture

March 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012

Developed styles, created tech packs, line sheets, and color cards; Contacted overseas and domestic factories; following proto developments; Researched market trends and conducted sample shopping; Created concept boards; Sourced fabrics; Attended fittings and buying meetings.

Design Intern at Zac Posen

September 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011

Created presentation boards; Assisted production; Sourced fabrics and trimmings; Aided in draping and hand stitching samples.

Intern at Alexander Wang

June 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011

Organized items and worked on sample sale; Supported design and production workflows.

Design Intern at Park Bravo

June 1, 2009 - August 1, 2009

Sketched collections’ technical drawings; Created mood boards; Prepared fabric and Pantone pages.