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Stockholm, SE

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

• Founded a brand specializing in handwoven, custom-made clothing and wall art, incorporating natural crystals and ancient civilization studies.
• Established a strong online presence, attracting a global customer base through strategic marketing.
• Conducted monthly workshops on handweaving techniques, fostering community engagement and skill development.

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

• Innovated and designed all-over prints for dresses, outdoor skirts/trousers, woven tops, and knitwear departments, occasionally creating placement prints for fancy jersey, accessories, and basics.
• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fresco), CLO3D, SHIMA, and Microsoft Office daily to deliver high-quality designs.
• Developed original artwork, executed color separations, and crafted unique colorways, enhancing product appeal and marketability.
• Conducted comprehensive market research on print trends and presented bi-weekly insights, keeping designs ahead of industrytrends.
• Personally approved strike-offs, ensuring each print met the highest quality standards.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Finalist in a prestigious fashion design competition, gainingrecognition and credibility in the industry.
• Launched a handwoven collection showcased at Fashion WeekIstanbul, combining 70's aesthetics with innovative designs.
• Secured media features in renowned publications like Dazed,L’Officiel, and GQ... increasing brand visibility and influence.
• Designed pieces worn by celebrities in magazines, music videos, andconcerts, enhancing brand prestige.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Conducted comprehensive material and design research for Wearable Technology projects in collaboration with IT Valley.
• Designed mood boards and collections for a sportswear collaboration with Jimmy Key.
• Coordinated accessories and fabric sourcing, maintaining close communication with suppliers and overseeing sample tracking.
• Assisted in campaign and product shoots, contributing to visual storytelling and brand image.
• Prepared procurement and shipping documents, ensuring seamless logistics.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Created placement prints for women's fancy jersey & shirts and men's collections, enhancing seasonal offerings.
• Developed new prints using Adobe Creative Programs and Procreate, maintaining a high standard of design.
• Balanced multiple projects across departments, demonstrating versatility and strong time management.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Production office of an American Sportswear & Knitwear brand called Hot Chocolate.
• Fabric sourcing, tracking of the samples, and being in close contact with suppliers and production.
• Working with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Programs daily.
• Researching new ideas through the market and online. Competitors and social media research and presentation every two weeks.

Bursa, Turkey

• Learned and worked with EAT Jacquard Weaving Program daily.
• Working closely with textile engineers to learn how to research and study textile materials, including fibers, yarn, and fabrics, to design quality products and determine new production techniques.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Production office of a company based in Canada and USA
• Worked with Microsoft Office Programs daily.
• Got familiar with pattern making, fitting, sample making, and all kinds of stages of production.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Ba In Textile & Fashion Design; Minor In Autonomous Practice Specialized In Wearables

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Textile & Fashion Design

Masters Diploma Of Education, Fashion Design, Styling & Management