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I am a fashion designer with 15 years of experience, creating collections for global brands such as Zara, Massimo Dutti, Mango, H&M, River Island, LPP, Primark, Diesel, Abercrombie & Fitch, Sisley, and Benetton through leading export companies in Türkiye. I specialize in fast fashion and premium markets, delivering trend-focused collections under tight deadlines, covering all design stages—from research and mood boards to technical drawings, fittings, and styling—aligned with brand identity.
I thrive on turning creative ideas into innovative collections and enjoy mentoring teams, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring quality and brand standards. I am currently looking to join a creative and visionary team where I can contribute my experience and continue to grow as a designer. I would be happy to bring my background and passion to your company in this position.
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Work Experience
Design Director at CEMSEL Textile
February 1, 2022 - PresentLed the design process for More&More, translating seasonal themes from Germany into innovative, commercially viable knitwear, woven, and jersey collections. Presented 30–40 mood-board options and up to 60 concepts, finalizing 45–50 products per season after feedback. Selected fabrics, colors, and trims in collaboration with suppliers, attended proto meetings and fittings, mentored junior designers, and implemented graphic design services to enhance collection storytelling. Maintained a rigorous collection calendar to meet deadlines and seasonal launches.
Design Director at CEMSEL TEKSTIL SAN. Ve TİC. AŞ.
February 1, 2022 - PresentLeading design direction and creative decisions; managing design projects and teams, overseeing collections, and establishing business rhythms with local and global stakeholders. Responsible for development of product design processes and presenting collections to senior management.
Design Director at CEMSEL TEKSTIL SAN. Ve TİC. AŞ.
February 1, 2022 - PresentLeading design direction, managing teams and design projects, focusing on product design and development to create innovative fashion collections.
Senior Designer at BOLERO
October 31, 2021 - July 27, 2025Designed collections for fast fashion brands such as Zara, Mango, and H&M. Managed all aspects of product design including market research, mood boards, sketching, and fitting, working within a small design team. Prepared presentations for review meetings.
Senior designer at BOLERO
October 31, 2021 - July 16, 2025Designed collections for fast fashion brands such as Zara, Mango, and H&M. Responsible for the entire product design process including market research, mood board creation, sketching, fitting, and preparing design presentations for review meetings.
Senior Designer at LI & FUNG
April 30, 2021 - July 27, 2025Worked as a senior designer for Spanish and UK department store brands such as Zara, Bershka, Mango, Tesco, and Primark. Responsible for full product design process including research, mood board creation, sketching, spec sheets, fitting, and overseeing seasonal collections development. Prepared technical design sheets and presentations.
Senior designer at LI & FUNG
April 30, 2021 - July 16, 2025Worked as a Senior Designer for Spanish brands like Zara, Bershka, Mango, and UK brands Tesco, Primark. Responsible for product design processes including market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specing, fitting, researching concepts, materials, and color trends, overseeing seasonal collection development, and preparing technical design sheets.
Senior Designer at Bolero Tekstil Sanayi ve Dış Ticaret A. Ş.
April 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021Designed monthly collections for fast fashion markets (Spain: Zara, Mango; Sweden: H&M; Poland: LPP/Reserved), translating mood boards into commercially viable products. Created 30–40 pieces per mood board for Spain and prepared collections for H&M Sweden and LPP/Reserved Poland, participating in prototypes, fittings, and presentations to ensure timely delivery.
Head Designer at CEMSEL TEKSTIL SAN. Ve TİC. AŞ.
September 30, 2018 - July 27, 2025Managed and led design teams specializing in womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear. Oversaw global supply chains, sourcing, and manufacturing. Conducted studies and research for design projects. Responsibilities included finding new customers, presenting collections, influencing business and creative decisions, and managing collections for jerseywear, wovenwear, and knitwear.
Head designer at CEMSEL TEKSTIL SAN. Ve TİC. AŞ.
September 30, 2018 - July 16, 2025Management and head designer roles specializing in womenswear with knowledge in menswear and childrenswear. Experienced in global supply chains, sourcing, manufacturing, management across multiple design disciplines, finding new customers, presenting collections, and influencing senior management decisions. Worked on concepts, sketches, pattern development, production oversight, trend analysis, supplier collaboration, and adaptation of designs for mass production. Worked with multiple European brands.
Senior Designer at Li & Fung Limited
September 1, 2018 - April 1, 2021Designed collections for Spanish brands (Zara, Bershka, Mango), UK department brands (Tesco, Primark, M&S), and US department brand Calvin Klein. Managed full product design process including market research, mood boards, sketches, technical specs, fittings, and collection development; conducted trend and inspiration trips to Korea, Japan, and China to inform designs.
Senior Designer at NEW YORKER
June 30, 2013 - July 27, 2025Designed for company brands Fishbone and Amisu, managing all product design aspects including market research, mood board creation, sketching, specification, and fitting.
Senior designer at NEW YORKER
June 30, 2013 - July 16, 2025Designed for company brands Fishbone and Amisu. Responsible for entire product design process including market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specing, and fit.
Head of Design Department / Assistant Manager at Cemsel Textile
June 1, 2013 - September 1, 2018Managed all stages of the design process for Ladies’ and Men’s Jerseywear, Wovenwear, and Knitwear. Developed collections for luxury brands such as Versace, Diesel, Max Mara, and More&More; produced hand and CAD sketches, patterns, and technical specification packs; coordinated with suppliers for mass production and ensured quality and brand standards; led a design team and ensured alignment with customer profiles.
Junior Designer at KANATTEKS TEKSTİL NAKLİYE PAZARLAMA SAN. ve TİC. A.Ş.
April 30, 2012 - July 27, 2025Handled full design and development process from concept to prototype creation in line with customer profiles for the company's brand WING. Designed apparel items in knitwear and woven for women aged 18 to 40.
Junior designer at KANATTEKS TEKSTİL NAKLİYE PAZARLAMA SAN. ve TİC. A.Ş.
April 30, 2012 - July 16, 2025Handled all areas of design and development from concept, trend, product development, technical design specifications, prototype samples, and commercial ranges suitable for customer profiles. Designed collections for knitwear and woven garments targeting women aged 18 to 40.
Product Designer at Kanat Tekstil
May 1, 2010 - April 1, 2012Designed collections for the Wing label, covering a range of apparel including tops, skirts, pants, outerwear, and dresses in knit and woven fabrics; led trend research and seasonal development to maintain brand identity.
Freelancer at NIKEA TEKSTİL
December 31, 2009 - July 27, 2025Created mood boards, elaborated collection's main line, assisted with fabric and yarn selection, followed up on fittings, and launched first prototypes.
Freelancer at NİKEA TEKSTİL
December 31, 2009 - July 16, 2025Created mood boards, elaborated main collection lines, assisted in fabric and yarn selection, followed fittings, and launched initial prototypes during university period.
Education
University education at Mimar Sinan University, Fine Arts Faculty, Textile and Fashion Design Department
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011University education at Marmara University, Atatürk Faculty of Education, Department of Art Teaching
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006High School Diploma at Bolu Anadolu Güzel Sanatlar Lisesi (Anatolian Fine Arts High School)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005University Education at Mimar Sinan University, Fine Arts Faculty, Textile and Fashion Design Department
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011University Education at Marmara University, Atatürk Faculty of Education, Department of Art Teaching
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006High School Diploma at Bolu Anadolu Güzel Sanatlar Lisesi (Anatolian Fine Arts High School)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Bachelor's degree in Textile and Fashion Design at Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi
January 1, 2006 - June 11, 2010Study in Textile and Fashion Design at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Qualifications
Scholarship for London College of Fashion Centre Fashion Design Program
January 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012Fashion Management (in cooperation with Boğaziçi University Lifelong Training Center)
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025Scholarship for The London College of Fashion, 'Center Fashion Design' Program
January 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012Fashion Management (Boğaziçi University Lifelong Training Center)
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2025Industry Experience
Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Wholesale & Distribution
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