I am a Fashion and Textile Designer specialized in outerwear-focused fabric and pattern design for ready-to-wear brands. My work centers on translating creative concepts into production-ready textile solutions, combining aesthetic vision with technical feasibility. I design woven fabrics and prints with a strong focus on structure, material behavior, and garment compatibility. Through my experience at Can Tekstil and in fast-fashion environments such as SHEIN, I developed a practical understanding of commercial design processes, tight deadlines, and large-scale production requirements. I aim to create textile designs that are not only visually strong but also functional, manufacturable, and aligned with real market needs.…

Ersel Koch

I am a Fashion and Textile Designer specialized in outerwear-focused fabric and pattern design for ready-to-wear brands. My work centers on translating creative concepts into production-ready textile solutions, combining aesthetic vision with technical feasibility. I design woven fabrics and prints with a strong focus on structure, material behavior, and garment compatibility. Through my experience at Can Tekstil and in fast-fashion environments such as SHEIN, I developed a practical understanding of commercial design processes, tight deadlines, and large-scale production requirements. I aim to create textile designs that are not only visually strong but also functional, manufacturable, and aligned with real market needs.…

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I am a Fashion and Textile Designer specialized in outerwear-focused fabric and pattern design for ready-to-wear brands.

My work centers on translating creative concepts into production-ready textile solutions, combining aesthetic vision with technical feasibility. I design woven fabrics and prints with a strong focus on structure, material behavior, and garment compatibility.

Through my experience at Can Tekstil and in fast-fashion environments such as SHEIN, I developed a practical understanding of commercial design processes, tight deadlines, and large-scale production requirements.

I aim to create textile designs that are not only visually strong but also functional, manufacturable, and aligned with real market needs.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Weaving Designer at Can Tekstil
July 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Developed original CAD-based patterns aligned with brand identity and trend analysis; Analyzed greige compatibility (yarn counts, weave structures) to reduce production risks; Monitored the sampling process from loom output to the technical optimization; Ensured final fabric quality after dyeing and finishing aligned with the initial design vision.
Fashion Designer at SHEIN
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Created fast-response textile designs within accelerated production timelines; Adapted fabric concepts to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency; Aligned design outputs with global market demand and brand positioning.
Print Designer at Freelance / Independent Clients
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Created custom print and fabric designs for independent clients and small brands. Developed concept-based collections from research to final design. Worked directly with clients to translate ideas into wearable products.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design at Celal Bayar University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design at Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, Other