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Fashion and textile design professional with hands-on experience across collection development, sampling coordination, and technical garment workflows for European markets. Experienced in working with multi-brand teams, managing deadlines, and translating briefs into production-ready specs. Skilled in CAD-driven development, technical drawing, AOP/placement print preparation, and pattern cutting/sewing processes. Strong background across jersey and woven categories, with PLM/Centric/SAP usage for sample tracking and product information management.…Fashion and textile design professional with hands-on experience across collection development, sampling coordination, and technical garment workflows for European markets. Experienced in working with multi-brand teams, managing deadlines, and translating briefs into production-ready specs. Skilled in CAD-driven development, technical drawing, AOP/placement print preparation, and pattern cutting/sewing processes. Strong background across jersey and woven categories, with PLM/Centric/SAP usage for sample tracking and product information management.

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Fashion and textile design professional with hands-on experience across collection development, sampling coordination, and technical garment workflows for European markets. Experienced in working with multi-brand teams, managing deadlines, and translating briefs into production-ready specs. Skilled in CAD-driven development, technical drawing, AOP/placement print preparation, and pattern cutting/sewing processes. Strong background across jersey and woven categories, with PLM/Centric/SAP usage for sample tracking and product information management.…Fashion and textile design professional with hands-on experience across collection development, sampling coordination, and technical garment workflows for European markets. Experienced in working with multi-brand teams, managing deadlines, and translating briefs into production-ready specs. Skilled in CAD-driven development, technical drawing, AOP/placement print preparation, and pattern cutting/sewing processes. Strong background across jersey and woven categories, with PLM/Centric/SAP usage for sample tracking and product information management.

Available to hire

Fashion and textile design professional with hands-on experience across collection development, sampling coordination, and technical garment workflows for European markets. Experienced in working with multi-brand teams, managing deadlines, and translating briefs into production-ready specs.

Skilled in CAD-driven development, technical drawing, AOP/placement print preparation, and pattern cutting/sewing processes. Strong background across jersey and woven categories, with PLM/Centric/SAP usage for sample tracking and product information management.

Skills

Fashion Design

Surface Pattern Design

Adobe Illustrator

Presentation Design

Technical Illustration

Experience Level

Fashion Design

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Presentation Design

Expert

Technical Illustration

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Fashion Illustration

Expert

Adobe InDesign

Intermediate

Work Experience

Designer at The Woody Group (Bella Tekstil)

December 1, 2022 - Present

Worked with the collection team in Belgium with planned meetings to define upcoming seasons’ top priority styles. Followed deadlines and reviewed/commented on first prototypes’ fabrics, trims, and garments. Drew all-over prints and placement graphic prints and prepared them in the correct format for printing houses. Adjusted style assortment for Turkey stores in close collaboration with the Turkish sales department. Used Centric and SAP systems to track the collection statement across sub-brands (Woody Original, Woody Classic, Woody Baby, Studio Woody, Lords and Lilies).

Design Manager at Unteks Group

July 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022

Led a design/developer team providing service to EU brands such as Primark, Mango Man, C&A Man, Pedro Del Hiero, Springfield (Tendam Group), La Halle, Bonobo (Groupe Beaumanoir). Managed the process from customer briefs to closing orders, including selecting fabrics and deciding patterning/sewing techniques to match requested make-sample look and cost targets. Visited customers with current garments, maintained close communication, and followed fashion shows and new trends via fairs. Coordinated sampling workflow and kept PLM files organized for sample requests and product details.

Womens Jersey Designer at Aytim Group

November 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021

Owned women’s jersey garment development for multiple European brands including C&A (8 departments), Desigual, Liu Jo, AWG, Walbusch, and Massimo Dutti. Followed fabric development and offered garment styles and artwork designs via CAD. Attended customer meetings in Turkey and abroad and worked closely with buying/design teams to develop new styles. Coordinated garment sampling from sourcing to on-time submission to customers. Managed showroom and visual presentation of collections, organized pieces by color and boards, and used PLM systems to track and file sample requests and details. Kept lines fresh through trade show/fabric market visits and new-trim research.

Mens Shirt Designer/Developer at Shirt By Shirt Textile

November 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

Led men’s shirt design and product development for the UK market (e.g., Next, George, Tesco, Primark, M&S, Reiss). Strengthened client relationships through close collaboration and frequent UK travel. Provided updates to customers on new fabric designs, trims, and notions while tracking market trends. Created technical sheets, drew CADs and sales presentation materials for the sales team. Represented new garments and periodically attended international fashion fairs and shopped in Europe to understand changing market needs. Scheduled collection pieces for customer fittings and selection days.

Woven Designer at Forteks Garment Ind.Trade Inc.

May 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015

Responsible for woven soft separates design for export customers (e.g., Bestseller Group, Tally Weijl, Zara, Dorothy Perkins, Penneys, Calzedonia, Bonprix, Accessorize). Sketched outfit options based on customer needs, proposing new designs and fabrics. Prepared accurate artwork placement information and details for vendors for sampling/production. Participated in customer meetings and traveled abroad. Built mood boards for constructions, silhouettes, and color directions for upcoming season collections and worked with pattern makers to develop patterns and fit samples.

Freelance Illustrator & Technical Drawing at Teymur Ltd. (London)

May 1, 2012 - March 1, 2013

Provided freelance illustration and technical drawing services to support design/production needs.

Freelance T-shirt & Artwork Designer at Dance Of Life Ltd. (London)

January 1, 2011 - March 1, 2013

Designed T-shirts and artwork, supporting graphic development for fashion products.

Freelance Design / Graphic Design at Laloba Design (London)

October 1, 2010 - March 1, 2013

Freelance design and graphic design work, including hand-made accessory branding presence through participation in craft and design events.

Junior Designer at D.F. Tasarim (Istanbul)

January 1, 2007 - July 1, 2009

Worked as a junior designer in studio/production (companies referenced: Selfish, Koton) covering jersey and knit outfit design for men and women. Performed trend research via trade fairs/exhibitions and collected inspiration from international fashion magazines and the internet. Built mood boards for upcoming seasons and presented concepts. Drew, illustrated, and colored outfits via computer. Supported cross-country project involvement (Turkey plus Italy/Russia).

Freelance Designer at Gamze Saracoglu F. D. Studio (Istanbul)

July 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Collaborated with the head designer on upcoming season ideas through meetings, presented mood boards and supporting documents sourced from the internet and magazines, and produced hand-drawn technical sketches rendered via computer. Prepared and represented collections for exhibitions, including attending fashion and design fairs, and supported fashion shows and photoshoots for the collection.