As a designer shaped by Milan’s fashion scene and a graduate of Politecnico di Milano with hands-on industry experience, I bring a refined blend of design sensibility, technical precision, and product development expertise. I specialize in creative design and technical execution—translating trends into innovative, high-quality results delivered on time.

Marjan Malekinia

As a designer shaped by Milan’s fashion scene and a graduate of Politecnico di Milano with hands-on industry experience, I bring a refined blend of design sensibility, technical precision, and product development expertise. I specialize in creative design and technical execution—translating trends into innovative, high-quality results delivered on time.

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As a designer shaped by Milan’s fashion scene and a graduate of Politecnico di Milano with hands-on industry experience, I bring a refined blend of design sensibility, technical precision, and product development expertise. I specialize in creative design and technical execution—translating trends into innovative, high-quality results delivered on time.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Apparel Designer | Women's Wear at Collaborative Freelance Roles
November 30, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Contributed to the successful launch of a high-end Italian fashion brand debuted Fall 2024 in Milan. Developed cohesive design concepts, crafted mood boards and digital sketches, and streamlined precise technical specifications using Adobe Illustrator and CLO 3D. Detailed construction, fabric selection, and manufacturing guidelines. Analyzed market insights and competitors to identify emerging trends and optimized brand strategies to create standout products within targeted categories. Partnered with a co-designer to ensure high-quality samples with meticulous attention to construction, fit, and finish.
Visual Storytelling Director at Joy-Jo Jewellery Brand
April 30, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Created high-quality executive concepts (photography, video, graphics) aligned with the brand’s vision, resulting in a 25% increase in engagement across Instagram and the website. Collaborated cross-functionally with design and product teams to ensure visual content supported brand campaigns and contributed to successful F/W 2021 and S/S 2022 product launches. Managed multiple projects on time and within budget, coordinating photo/video shoots, timelines, and resources, leading to a reduction in project delivery time.
Technical Apparel Designer | Men’s Activewear at Collaboration of Politecnico di Milano and Slam Group Co-op
March 31, 2021 - July 17, 2025
Developed detailed technical sketches and CADs in Adobe Illustrator for a sportswear-digital technology capsule collection. Utilized Gerber AccuMark to create and grade digital patterns, ensuring precision and consistency across the entire capsule collection. Managed the sample approval process, ensuring timely delivery of prototypes that aligned with design vision and technical requirements.

Education

MSc at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
B.A at Art University of Isfahan
January 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015

Qualifications

LVMH Group Certification
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Manufacturing