Experience

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  S.OLIVER GROUP

  • Turkey

  • Research And Development Manager

    • Jun 2022 - Present
    • Turkey

    Responsible for fashion brands; Comma, Comma CI, S.Oliver; RLW, BLW, RLM, BLM, QS, Triangle within S.Oliver Group; women & men, focused on Turkey productions.Directing the design process from the concept to final product sign off across all product areas. Preparation of trend, innovative & sustainable fabric, yarn seasonal overviews for women & men in the product groups of woven, circular knit, flat knit & denim.Researching & analyzing new, existing or alternative sources.3D & 2D development implementations .Optimizing sourcing & development process; costs, lead times..Presenting the final collection to Head Quarter.

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  DeFacto Giyim

  • Türkiye

  • CREATIVE DESIGN

    • Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
    • Türkiye

    Responsible for market trend information, fabric research, latest washing and finishing options as well as product development. Visiting existing suppliers/vendors and sourcing of potential new ones, as well as for the design teams. Worked in the design group of Casual & Young Womenswear Department which consist of woven tops, skirts, dresses , swimwear, jersey, bottoms and outerwear departments as a head designer.Preparing moodboards & boards and seasonal colour palettes.Researching fabrics and materials for collectionPreparing seasonal Trend briefs, concept direction and collection plans across Womenswear. Including colour, Fabric, Print and silhouette/key items.Working with print designer and preparing moodboards for them also managing print design process.Working with Garment Technologists. Attend fit sessions together with Garment Technologist ,Buyer and Product DevelopmentRange segmentation & building in collaboration with the buying teams.International travel for comparative shop, trade shows and supplier visits.Visiting supplier Shopping for the new collection in Turkey, Paris & London.Presenting the final collection to seasonal buyers meeting.Identifying product for press / Windows / cataloque. Creative direction for windows and visual department.Responsible for internet & social media direction.

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  LC Waikiki

  • İstanbul, Türkiye

  • Design Team Lead

    • Jan 2011 - Apr 2013
    • İstanbul, Türkiye

    Worked in the design group of X-Side Womenswear Department which consist of woven tops, skirts, dresses , bottoms and outerwear departments as a senior designer.Preparing all technical design sheets including technical designs and detailed information .Preparing moodboards & boards and seasonal colour palettes.Researching fabrics and materials for collectionPreparing seasonal Trend briefs, concept direction and collection plans across Womenswear. Including colour, Fabric, Print and silhouette/key items.Working with print designer and preparing moodboards for them also managing print design process.Working with Garment Technologists.Attend fit sessions together with Garment Technologist ,Buyer and Product DevelopmentRange segmentation & building in collaboration with the buying teams.International travel for comparative shop, trade shows and supplier visits; Premiere Vision, Bread & Butter,Who ‘s Next, Pitti Uomo.Visiting supplier in Turkey , India, China and Bangladesh.Shopping for the new collection in Turkey, Hong Kong, Paris & London.Presenting the final collection to seasonal buyers meeting.

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  Koton Mağazacılık

  • Türkiye

  • Head Designer

    • Feb 2009 - Jan 2011
    • Türkiye

    Worked at the design group of Koton Womenswear Department which consists of City & Business lines as a senior designer. Covering all product categories including jersey, denim, leather, soft seperates. Establishing seasonal colour palettes across all brands.Researching fabrics and materials for collection.Preparing seasonal Trend briefs, concept direction and collection plans across Womenswear. Including colour, Fabric, Print and silhouette/key items.Working with print designer& graphic designer and preparing moodboards for them also managing print design process.Working with Garment Technologists. Attend fit sessions together with Garment Technologist ,Buyer and Product Development.Range building and range planning, with the buying team ensuring that the creative produce is of an exceptional standard.International travel for comparative shop, trade shows and supplier visits.Presenting the final collection to seasonal buyer meeting.

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  Orka Holding - Damat / Tween / D'S

  • Türkiye

  • Head Designer

    • Mar 2008 - Feb 2009
    • Türkiye

    Initiated the launch of Tween Womenswear sold though our agents in Italy and London succesfully launched for the SS - AW 09/10 season. Worked with Günes Güner & Alessandro Ferrari -who worked as a Creative Director Prada, Lanvin- from the concept to the final collection .Preparing moodboards & colour palettes.Covering all product categories including knitwear& jersey, outerwear(synthetic), leather, denim, shirtings and soft seperates...Preparing seasonal Trend briefs, concept direction and collection plans across Womenswear. Including colour, Fabric, Print and silhouette/key items.Range segmentation & building in collaboration with the buying teams.Brand strategy and implementation.International travel for comparative shop, trade shows and supplier visits.Styling the catwalk show & lookboks.Presenting the final collection to seasonal buyers meeting.

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  GAAT International – TURKMEN Group.

  • Türkiye

  • Senior Designer

    • Jun 2006 - Mar 2008
    • Türkiye

    Worked in the design group of Gaat International Design-Turkmen Group Womenswear department which consist of Inditex Group, Debenhams,Collection, Moda at George, Coreline, Fashion Essentials, Lingerie, G21, Girls 4-12, Newborn ranges as a senior designer.Preparing seasonal Trend briefs, concept direction and collection plans across Womenswear & Childrenswear collections. Including colour, Fabric, Print and silhouette/key items.Determine the concept of collections, do the artwork and print design of Girls, Newborn, G21 and Lingerie ranges.Presenting collection to European area managers.

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  Debenhams

  • London, United Kingdom

  • DESIGNER

    • Jun 2004 - Apr 2006
    • London, United Kingdom

    Gharani Strok is a fashion label at the top end of the ready-to-wear market, as a part of the designers at Debenhams range, fashion brand in the UK. British department store, Debenhams producing a diffusion line called GS since in 2000.Work in the design studio for Gharani Strok as a designer. Supporting the preparation of London Fashion Week show under the supervision of renowed designers. Styling the catwalk show & lookboks.

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  GAAT International – TURKMEN Group.

  • İstanbul, Türkiye

  • Freelance Designer

    • Jul 1999 - Apr 2004
    • İstanbul, Türkiye

    Worked in the design group of Gaat International Design-Turkmen Group Womenswear & Childrenswear department which consist of Collection, Moda at George, Coreline, Fashion Essentials, Lingerie, Girls 4-12, Newborn ranges .Preparing seasonal Trend briefs, concept direction and collection plans across Womenswear & Childrenswear collections. Including colour, Fabric, Print and silhouette/key items.Determine the concept of collections, do the artwork and print design of Girls, Newborn, G21 and Lingerie ranges.Presenting collection to European area managers.