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I am a senior footwear designer with over 30 years of experience leading the design and development of international men’s and women’s collections. I guide the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping to production, with deep knowledge of leather, lasts, outsoles, and materials innovation.\n\nAs a leader and mentor, I drive brand development, sustainable production, and REACH compliance across partnerships with factories in Portugal, Italy, and beyond. I thrive on building strong teams, shaping commercial design directions, and turning ideas into market-ready footwear through collaboration and trend research.…I am a senior footwear designer with over 30 years of experience leading the design and development of international men’s and women’s collections. I guide the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping to production, with deep knowledge of leather, lasts, outsoles, and materials innovation.\n\nAs a leader and mentor, I drive brand development, sustainable production, and REACH compliance across partnerships with factories in Portugal, Italy, and beyond. I thrive on building strong teams, shaping commercial design directions, and turning ideas into market-ready footwear through collaboration and trend research.

Ibrahim Yavuzyasar

Designer, Brand Designer, Creative Director, +2

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I am a senior footwear designer with over 30 years of experience leading the design and development of international men’s and women’s collections. I guide the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping to production, with deep knowledge of leather, lasts, outsoles, and materials innovation.\n\nAs a leader and mentor, I drive brand development, sustainable production, and REACH compliance across partnerships with factories in Portugal, Italy, and beyond. I thrive on building strong teams, shaping commercial design directions, and turning ideas into market-ready footwear through collaboration and trend research.…I am a senior footwear designer with over 30 years of experience leading the design and development of international men’s and women’s collections. I guide the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping to production, with deep knowledge of leather, lasts, outsoles, and materials innovation.\n\nAs a leader and mentor, I drive brand development, sustainable production, and REACH compliance across partnerships with factories in Portugal, Italy, and beyond. I thrive on building strong teams, shaping commercial design directions, and turning ideas into market-ready footwear through collaboration and trend research.

Available to hire

I am a senior footwear designer with over 30 years of experience leading the design and development of international men’s and women’s collections. I guide the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping to production, with deep knowledge of leather, lasts, outsoles, and materials innovation.\n\nAs a leader and mentor, I drive brand development, sustainable production, and REACH compliance across partnerships with factories in Portugal, Italy, and beyond. I thrive on building strong teams, shaping commercial design directions, and turning ideas into market-ready footwear through collaboration and trend research.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Swedish

Fluent

English

Fluent

German

Fluent

Turkish

Fluent

Portuguese

Beginner

Work Experience

Design & Production Director | Footwear at Ten Points AB

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2026

Led development of two annual footwear collections, managing the full lifecycle from concept to production. Held full design authority, including material selection, form, construction, and final aesthetic approval. Collaborated with partner factories in Portugal and Italy on production allocation and quality assurance. Directed trend research through European seminars, trade fairs, and international travel. Designed shoes, soles, and lasts, developing detailed technical specifications for prototypes and production. Built and maintained strong supplier and factory relationships to develop innovative materials and components. Defined and managed collection pricing for samples and production. Led and mentored a dedicated design and production team, including two direct reports in Portugal. Ensured all materials and processes complied with REACH regulations; integrated sustainability throughout.

Technical Footwear Modelist / Designer at Vagabond International AB

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2008

Supported stylists in developing lasts, uppers, and outsoles. Created precise 2D paper patterns for production. Collaborated hands-on with Asian factories throughout collection development.

Designer – Comfort Footwear at Ara Shoes

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000

Designed comfort footwear collections with Strobel and Moccasin constructions. Created 3D CAD/CAM patterns for sampling and production. Conducted trend research and independently developed design concepts.

Assistant Designer – Comfort Footwear at Ara Shoes

January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1999

Assisted senior designers with pattern development, constructions, and production support. Participated in European trend research and design preparations.

Shoemaker / Schuhfertiger at Shoemaker / Schuhfertiger

January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996

Completed hands-on training in all stages of shoe production: cutting, stitching, lasting, gluing, finishing. Achieved official certification as Schuhfertiger.