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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. 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.…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.

Tansu Gülel Balota

Designer, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +1

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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. 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.…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.

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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. 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.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe InDesign

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Language

English

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Designer at PelinTriko

February 1, 2024 - Present

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 at Saide Group

April 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023

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 at Texim

March 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022

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

Designer at İntem Triko

February 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020

Developed knitwear products based on market research for brands like Marks & Spencer and Topshop. Prepared CAD designs and managed showroom displays.

Designer at Caretta Deri

August 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Transformed client sketches into production-ready models for premium U.S. brands. Managed the full development process and ensured quality standards.

Design Assistant at Aydınlı Grup

December 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016

Analyzed seasonal collections and supported the buying team with data-driven planning. Developed sketches and coordinated collection handovers.