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I led the design and production of casual and classic seasonal collections for independent boutique brands in Qatar, overseeing the entire process from prototype to final manufacturing. I successfully navigated challenging political circumstances, maintaining productivity and ensuring business continuity. Despite supplier disruptions and tight deadlines around local holidays, all deliveries were completed on time without compromise.

I built a boutique production line from scratch, working closely with the company owner to manage the budget and oversee every aspect of the setup. This included hiring and training tailors and pattern masters, purchasing machines, and managing equip-ment orders. I designed and managed collections, including tech packs, taking them from prototype to production. My role in-volved creating seamless print patterns, directing style and fit for casual collections for women, and preparing samples. My pat-tern mastering practices were significantly effective in this role. Throughout this journey, I proudly managed the advertisements and represented the company at exhibitions.

I created detailed tech packs and oversaw the process from the initial prototype to final production for performance outerwear and equipment across various sports, including soccer, rugby, handball, and more. My responsibilities included designing prints for branding and styling, sublimation prints, and working on accessories, luggage, and fan gear, all while providing essential feedback on fit, and sizing. We consistently delivered catalogs and materials on short deadlines. I take pride in my ability to re-solve computer based issues quickly, ensuring a smooth catalog production process. I was happy to step in when the need for 3D rendering arose for advertising, allowing the company to adapt seamlessly.

Reconstructed security and stage crew uniforms. Created brand identities and developed/upgraded promotional concepts. De-signed layouts for Root Marketing collateral. Developed content and conceptual layouts for the web, including basic coding. Oversaw the design and production of various items.

Created designs for online events. Designed web-based and visual advertising. Designed stage concepts and tailored stage costumes. Oversaw the production of items and developed 3D content and conceptual layouts. Developed and upgraded promotional concepts. Designed 3D characters (Seat robot, Seat Scuba Diver, Seat Racer Girl) for the virtual Seat showroom and created 3D garments for online event promotions.

Created designs for online events. Designed web-based and visual advertising. Developed 3D content and conceptual layouts. Developed and upgraded promotional concepts. Designed 3D garments for the virtual Bershka showroom and online event promotions.

I managed line sheets, keeping them up-to-date based on weekly review meetings and fittings, and created presentation mate-rials, including display boards and technical sketches, for executive-level meetings with the CEO. I organized samples, seasonal sales meetings, and photo shoots, ensuring everything aligned with strategic objectives. I translated design sketches into de-tailed style matrices and worked closely with factories to manage quality control, ensuring each product met our standards. I del-egated tasks and monitored progress within the team. I designed comprehensive seasonal trim packages, as well as labeling and packaging solutions, led the creation of graphics and prints, and sourced innovative treatments for embellishments, also contributed to the development of graphics and prints.

Denim Products Designer for Bestseller Group (Veromoda, Villa, Jack & Jones).

Designed seasonal outerwear collections and prints. Promoted to Head Designer in March 2004.

Assistant to Arzu Ozcelik. Operated offset print duplicator. Translated digital files into film for reproduction.

Collaborated with Women’s Wear Woven Collections designer. Trained in hard automation for apparel manufacturing.