Fashion & Textile Designer

Hello, I’m Katharina, a passionate fashion designer born and raised in Berlin. This city’s vibrant creative spirit has shaped my design journey, influencing every collection I create. I draw inspiration from its dynamic energy, whether it’s the eclectic street art, the avant-garde fashion scene, or the pulsating nightlife. Berlin is not just my home; it’s a constant muse that fuels my creativity day and night. Living here allows me to infuse my designs with a unique blend of urban edge and artistic flair, making each piece a reflection of this city’s spirit.

If you're looking for a dedicated fashion designer with a passion for colors, artworks, illustrations, and sketching, I'd love to connect with you! With over 10 years of experience in the fashion industry, including work with major brands in Europe and high fashion labels, I bring a wealth of expertise to every project. Whether it's creating unique designs, developing sustainable collections, or collaborating on new ideas, I'm here to bring your vision to life. Let's discuss how we can work together to create something extraordinary for your brand. Feel free to reach out—I'm excited to hear from you!

Resumé

since Jun 17

Senior Graphic / Textile Designer Collection
Blutsgeschwister GmbH

  • Development of seasonal colour- and moodboards

  • Creation of print artworks (allover and placed prints) in illustrator, fresco and photoshop

  • Development of embroideries for knitwear, sweat, jersey and web fabrics

  • Creation of knit jacquards, ajours and cable knit

  • knitwear sourcing

since Jan 21

Freelance Textile Designer

Jan 16 – Dec 20

Multiproduct Womenswear Designer
Guido Maria Kretschmer Fashion GmbH

  • Development of seasonal colour- and fabricboards

  • Creation of inspiration- and moodboards

  • Catwalk, trend and market research

  • Collection development (following the given guidelines) of the premium and commercial line including bags, shoes and accessoiries

  • Fashion illustrations with copics & watercolours and also sketching digital

  • Sketching (technical and by hand), CAD sketches, Tech packs, Collection Overviews

  • Trim & Fabric selection, Detail Sketching

  • Creation of print artworks (AOP & placed) and beading layouts/embroideries

  • Development of unique show pieces for the MBFW Berlin

  • Organization of the MB fashion show, incl. model casting, fitting, styling, running order, backstage coordination

Dec 14 – Dec 15

Graphic Designer and Technician
Guido Maria Kretschmer Fashion GmbH

  • Layout and design of the look- und workbooks, assortment of paper, embossment and approval

  • Creation of invitations, flyers, online banner and other advertising materials

  • Responsible for optimization of fit and coordination with production

  • Development of measurement charts for ready-to-wear clothing

  • Pattern development and editing in CAD Grafis Version 11

Oct – Nov 14

Fashiondesigner
CBR Fashion Holding - CECIL

  • Catwalk, Trend and Market Research

  • Creation of artwork and prints

  • Creation of technical drawings in Tex Line and Adobe Illustrator for the worksheets with descriptions and fabric/color

  • Responsible for the development of new accessories for A/W 2016

Sep 12 – Sep 14

Management & Fashion Designer
MYULI Berlin

  • Assortment planning and realization of womens- and menswear

  • Textile design, knit patterns, silk screen and digital printing

  • Pattern construction and moulage, sewing of prototypes, improvement of fit

  • Coordination with production, fabric research and order (specialized on organic textiles), quality control

  • Organization and realization of photo shootings, incl. conceptualization of mood world, choice of photographer & make-up artist, location scouting, model casting, styling, team briefing, picture selection

  • Correspondence with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, press, acquisition

  • Organization of the Fair and Fashion show for the Green Showroom, incl. model casting, fitting, styling, running order, backstage coordination

  • Price calculations, order processing 


Feb – Jun 12

Product Manager / Junior Buyer
Permanent Fashion Group GmbH

  • Merchandise and assortment planning, product range configuration, order management, budget planning, cost estimation in Excel

  • Private brand collection development (womens- and menswear), worksheet development with technical drawings, measurements, measurement chart and fabrics

  • Design and product development, sample creation and approval, fabric sourcing

  • Visit of trade fairs and fashion shows, preordering in showrooms

  • Research, market and target group analysis, trend scouting

  • Correspondence with business contacts, international manufacturers, suppliers and new designers