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