Tansu Gülel Balota

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I am a passionate fashion designer with over 9 years of experience in the industry. My focus has been on knitwear, creating commercially successful collections that resonate with customers.

About

I am a passionate fashion designer with over 9 years of experience in the industry. My focus has been on knitwear, creating commercially successful collections that resonate with customers. I excel at turning trends into wearable pieces while maintaining a strong connection to market demands. My journey began in Istanbul, and I have had the opportunity to work with notable brands across various markets, enhancing my skills and broadening my design perspective.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • EnglishIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Manufacturing
  • Retail

Work experience· 6 roles

Senior Designer · PelinTrikoFeb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

Directed various departments during the collection and production phases, ensuring smooth coordination and monitoring. Developed commercially driven knitwear collections for Mustang and Gerry Weber, adhering to German market requirements. Also managed seasonal presentations for the Glenfield brand targeting the Russian market.

Senior Designer · Saide GroupApr 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr

Created trend-driven collections for the Spanish market for brands including MANGO, BERSHKA, and PULL&BEAR. Conducted research and market alignment through trade fairs and client visits.

Senior Designer · TeximMar 2020 – Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Developed yarn panel knitwear collections for Massimo Dutti and ZARA. Built and presented strategic trend dashboards and managed collaboration with European yarn suppliers.

Designer · İntem TrikoFeb 2018 – Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Designer · Caretta DeriAug 2017 – Jan 2018 · 6 mos
Design Assistant · Aydınlı GrupDec 2014 – Jun 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos

Education

A-Levels: FASHION DESIGNER · ISTANBUL AYDIN ÜNİVERSİTESİ2012 – 2014
English Language Course · Islington Centre for English2017

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