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Senior Fashion Designer and textile specialist with 15+ years of international experience creating womenswear and accessories from trend research and creative concept through technical development, sampling, fitting, refinement and production readiness. Known for translating design integrity and brand identity into production-ready, marketable collections.
Combines luxury and contemporary fashion sensibility with advanced textile knowledge, garment construction, draping, and product development—while integrating sustainable, zero-waste and circular approaches and AI-assisted digital workflows. Experienced in supplier/manufacturer communication, quality control, and creative leadership across education and fashion/arts projects.
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Work Experience
Creative Curriculum & Education Consultant at Ministry of Arts & Education, Saudi Arabia - EMKAN Projects
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Developed professional documentation, project structures and quality standards for creative education initiatives. Collaborated with multidisciplinary stakeholders and supported planning, presentation, evaluation and project management for creative programs.
Creative Curriculum & Education Consultant (EMKAN Projects) at Ministry of Arts & Education, Saudi Arabia - EMKAN Projects
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Developed professional documentation, project structures, and quality standards for creative education initiatives. Collaborated with multidisciplinary stakeholders to support planning, presentation, evaluation, and project management.
Creative Curriculum & Education Consultant (Ministry of Arts & Education - EMKAN Projects) at Ministry of Arts & Education, Saudi Arabia - EMKAN Projects
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Developed professional documentation, project structures and quality standards for creative education initiatives. Collaborated with multidisciplinary stakeholders to support planning, presentation, evaluation, and project management for education-focused fashion/creative programs.
Creative Curriculum & Education Consultant (Ministry of Arts & Education, EMKAN projects) at Ministry of Arts & Education (Saudi Arabia) - EMKAN Projects
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Developed professional documentation, project structures and quality standards for creative education initiatives. Collaborated with multidisciplinary stakeholders on planning, presentation, evaluation and project management, supporting delivery of education-focused creative programs and outputs aligned to quality requirements.
Fashion Design Lecturer (Digital Fashion, Sustainability & Textile Innovation) at IFA Paris and Fashion Academy
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025Delivered advanced instruction in fashion design, collection development, textiles, styling, illustration, technical communication, digital fashion and sustainability. Guided designers from concept research through technical drawings, garment development and final presentation. Provided critique on silhouette, proportion, construction, materials, market relevance and visual identity. Mentored emerging designers in building polished, industry-level collections and portfolios.
Fashion Design Lecturer (Digital Fashion, Sustainability & Textile Innovation) at IFA Paris and Fashion Academy, Istanbul
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025Delivered advanced instruction in fashion design, collection development, textiles, styling, illustration, technical communication, digital fashion, and sustainability. Mentored designers from concept research through technical drawings, garment development, and final presentation.
Provided professional critique on silhouette, proportion, construction, materials, and visual identity; supported emerging designers in building industry-level collections and portfolios.
Head of Art & Fashion Department | Creative Quality Lead at European Global University, Istanbul
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Directed creative quality, professional standards, and evaluation across fashion, textile and art-related projects. Reviewed fashion concepts and technical/visual outputs for feasibility, consistency, finish quality, and professional presentation. Managed multiple contributors and deadlines while improving workflow clarity and accountability. Guided teams in structuring creative ideas into achievable outcomes and ensuring final delivery quality across projects.
Fashion Design Lecturer | Digital Fashion, Sustainability & Textile Innovation at IFA Paris and Fashion Academy, Istanbul
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Delivered advanced instruction in fashion design, collection development, textiles, styling and illustration, technical communication, digital fashion and sustainability. Mentored designers from concept research through technical drawings, garment development and final presentation. Provided critique on silhouette, proportion, construction, materials and visual identity, ensuring industry-level collection and portfolio development.
Head of Art & Fashion Department | Creative Quality Lead at European Global University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Directed creative quality, professional standards and evaluation across fashion, textile and art-related projects. Reviewed fashion concepts, technical outputs and visual presentations for feasibility, consistency, finish quality and professional presentation. Managed multiple projects with teams and deadlines, improving workflow clarity and accountability. Guided contributors to translate creative ideas into structured, achievable and professionally delivered outcomes.
Senior Fashion Designer & Sustainable Fashion Consultant at Independent International Projects (e.g., Anotah Kuwait, IFF Slovenia, Atelje Princ Slovenia)
January 1, 2010 - PresentDevelop luxury and contemporary womenswear and accessories collections end-to-end from research and concept through technical design, sampling, and production support. Conduct seasonal trend and competitor research, create mood/concept boards and color stories, and prepare Adobe Illustrator technical flats and production-ready tech packs. Select and develop premium fabrics, textiles, trims, and surface treatments; coordinate pattern development, prototypes, samples and fittings with fit notes and construction corrections. Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers, monitor approvals and design-to-sample progress, and ensure quality, fit, and brand integrity. Integrate sustainability, zero-waste thinking, deadstock reuse, textile innovation and AI-supported digital workflows. Contribute to styling, fashion presentations, and campaign/storytelling.
Senior Fashion Designer & Sustainable Fashion Consultant at Independent International Projects
January 1, 2010 - PresentDevelop luxury and contemporary womenswear and accessories collections from trend research and creative concept through technical development, sampling, fittings and production readiness. Conduct seasonal trend research, competitor and market evaluation, and cultural research. Create mood boards, concept boards, colour stories, fabric directions and Adobe Illustrator technical flats, then prepare production-ready tech packs. Develop premium fabrics, textiles, trims and surface treatments, and coordinate pattern and sample development. Provide fit notes, construction corrections and refinements after fittings. Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers, monitor design-to-sample progress and quality control, and support production follow-up. Contribute to styling, editorial photography and fashion presentations. Integrate sustainability, zero-waste thinking, textile innovation, deadstock reuse and AI-assisted digital workflows.
Senior Fashion Designer & Sustainable Fashion Consultant at Independent International Projects (Anotah Kuwait, IFF Slovenia, Atelje Princ Slovenia and additional clients)
January 1, 2010 - PresentDevelops luxury and contemporary womenswear and accessories collections from trend research and creative concept through technical development, sampling, fitting, and production support. Conducts seasonal trend and competitor analysis and produces mood boards, concept boards, color stories, fabric directions, and technical flats in Adobe Illustrator.
Creates production-ready tech packs and coordinates pattern, prototype, and sample development including fittings and fit notes. Selects and develops premium fabrics, trims, and surface treatments while working closely with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure timelines, documentation, and quality control. Contributes to styling, editorial shoots, fashion campaign storytelling, and integrates sustainability, zero-waste principles, deadstock reuse, textile innovation, and AI-assisted digital workflows into the design process.
Senior Fashion Designer & Sustainable Fashion Consultant (Independent International Projects) at Anotah (Kuwait), IFF (Slovenia), Atelje Princ (Slovenia) and additional clients
January 1, 2010 - PresentDevelop luxury and contemporary womenswear and accessories collections from research and concept through technical development, sampling, and production support. Conduct seasonal trend research, competitor and cultural analysis to identify commercially relevant opportunities. Create mood/ concept boards, color stories, fabric directions and silhouettes; produce Adobe Illustrator technical flats and production-ready tech packs. Select and develop premium fabrics, trims, and finishing details. Coordinate pattern development, prototypes, samples, and fittings with fit notes and design refinements. Communicate requirements with suppliers/manufacturers and monitor design-to-sample progress, approvals, documentation, quality and timelines. Contribute to styling and collection storytelling, including editorial shoots and fashion presentations. Integrate sustainability/zero-waste approaches, deadstock reuse, textile innovation, and AI-assisted digital workflows.
Senior Fashion Designer & Sustainable Fashion Consultant (Independent international projects) at Independent (international clients including Anotah Kuwait, IFF Slovenia, Atelje Princ Slovenia)
January 1, 2010 - PresentDevelops luxury and contemporary womenswear and accessories collections from seasonal trend research and cultural/competitor analysis through creative concept and technical development. Creates mood boards, color stories, fabric directions, silhouettes, and Adobe Illustrator technical flats, then produces production-ready tech packs. Selects and develops premium fabrics, trims and surface treatments; coordinates pattern, prototypes, sampling and fittings with fit notes and design amendments. Partners with suppliers, manufacturers and production teams to manage approvals, documentation, timelines and quality control. Contributes to styling and fashion presentations/campaign storytelling. Integrates sustainability practices including zero-waste thinking, deadstock reuse, circular and textile innovation approaches, and AI-supported digital workflows.
Education
PhD - Textile Engineering, Graphic & Textile Design at NTF Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026Womenswear Draping & Luxury Construction at Central Saint Martins, London, United Kingdom
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026BSc - Fashion Design of Textiles & Clothing at NTF Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026PhD - Textile Engineering, Graphic & Textile Design at NTF Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026Womenswear Draping & Luxury Construction at Central Saint Martins, London, United Kingdom
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026BSc - Fashion Design of Textiles & Clothing at NTF Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026PhD - Textile Engineering, Graphic & Textile Design at NTF Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026Womenswear Draping & Luxury Construction at Central Saint Martins, London, United Kingdom
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026BSc - Fashion Design of Textiles & Clothing at NTF Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026PhD - Textile Engineering, Graphic & Textile Design at NTF Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026Womenswear Draping & Luxury Construction at Central Saint Martins, London, United Kingdom
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026BSc - Fashion Design of Textiles & Clothing at NTF Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026PhD - Textile Engineering, Graphic & Textile Design at NTF Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026Womenswear Draping & Luxury Construction at Central Saint Martins, London, United Kingdom
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026BSc - Fashion Design of Textiles & Clothing at NTF Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026PhD - Textile Engineering, Graphic & Textile Design at NTF Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026Womenswear Draping & Luxury Construction (Scholarship / Programme) at Central Saint Martins, London, United Kingdom
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026BSc - Fashion Design of Textiles & Clothing at NTF Ljubljana, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026Qualifications
EU Innovation Scholarship Awardee (PhD - Textile Engineering, Graphic & Textile Design)
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 20261st Place Mentorship Award - Sustainable Fashion Week Central America (Collection: Repression)
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026Sustainable Collection Recognition - IFDC Dubai
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026EU Innovative Scheme Grant Award
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026EU Innovation Scholarship Awardee (PhD - Textile Engineering, Graphic & Textile Design)
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 20261st Place Mentorship Award - Sustainable Fashion Week Central America (Collection: Repression)
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026Sustainable Collection Recognition - IFDC Dubai
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026EU Innovative Scheme Grant Award
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Manufacturing, Other, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods
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