Hello. I'm Caroline.
I am a 28 year old Fashion Designer born in Germany with roots in Poland. I've studied Fashion Design for four years at the FH Bielefeld in Germany, graduated in 2017 and have been traveling and working ever since. I am a highly creative person with strong interpersonal skills and always looking for exciting opportunities enabling me to grow and progress my knowledge in a thriving work environment.
Experience
MARCH 2021 -
PRESENT
1,5Y
CHERRYWAVE, BALI
Entrepreneurial project
- Sourcing materials such as fabrics & sequin, beads
- Designing & illustrating embroidery patterns & techniques
- Recruiting team of local creatives to collaborate with
- Coordination of meetings to discuss development, strategies, samples & quality control
NOV 2020 -
FEB 2021
4M
SPINEXPO, SHANGHAI
Designer/ exhibitor
- Developing six jersey outfits, representing different concepts & techniques
- Designing 20 patterns showcasing craft techniques & surface manipulations
- Conceptual design of showroom & interior in Shanghai
DEC 2018 -
FEB 2021
2Y
MADURANA, BALI
Junior Designer
- Supervision of sampling team (10 workers) in every phase of production;
communication with assistants & suppliers, assisting pattern maker during development
of prototypes & fitting, quality control of cutting & processing
- Led aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products.
- Management of supplier & client relationships
JUNE 2017 -
SEP 2017
4M
IKSI, HAMBURG
Intern
- In charge of production & sampling efficiency
- Establishing internal processes & procedures
- Organisation of photoshoots for the purpose of content creation
JAN 2015 -
MARCH 2015
3M
TRINKHALLEN SCHICKERIA - COLOGNE
Intern
- Organisation of promotinal activities such as expositions & events
- Researching, reviewing & reporting on competitors & rival products
- Research of trends & materials
- Visualization of mood- & trend boards
Awards
Education
Winner of Bielefeld Fashion Award 2017,
category "Best Graduation Collection"
featuring my collection FR7702
University of Applied Science
Bielefeld, Germany, 2013 - 2017
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Skills
LANGUAGES
PROGRAMS
OTHER
German (native)
English
Indonesian
Polish
Spanish
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, CAD, Microsoft Office, Shopify, WIX, Social Media
Design & Product development
Stakeholder Management
Sewing/ Garment Construction
Technical drawing
Print design & development
Embellishment design & development
Personality
VOLUNTARY WORK
Spanish language course & Seaturtle conversatory volunteer in Costa Rica 2013, Journalist at "WN" in Germany, 2012, Leader of Highschool newspaper in Germany, 2011-2012, Summer Camp Tutor in Germany, 2009-2012
PERSONAL
Contact
Independent, Adaptive and Self Aware. I developed these characteristics during my travels and volunteering but especially while working in Balis Fashion Industry.
Optimist, Conflict Resolver and Team Player. I like to spend time with people and grew up tutoring in summer camps. I love to support others and to work on a common goal.
Self-motivated, Creative and Collaborative. I love to initiate creative sessions with my friends. Reading, painting & illustrating recharge me while surfing balances me and trains my confidence and perseverance.
Feel free to reach out if you want to have a look at my references or want to get in touch!