Ceyhun Ozkara
About Me
This is Ceyhun Ozkara, was born in Istanbul in 1983. Graduated from Fine Arts Academy of Marmara University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Textile - Fashion Design in 2005.
My past experiences and achievements demonstrate my professional skills in head center working environment and ability of focusing on several duties at designs, artworks, product developments and other design processes in ready-wear textile sector since 2005. I made streetwear, casual, formalwear and sportswear designs during in my career. Especially i have strong experiences in woven departments.
Responsible for the creative and narratives of seasonal designs within Kigili (Mid) and Abdullah Kigili (Luxury) brands. (casual & classic menswear)
Product development and creative direction of design structure and the business around four core pillars of service expertise that include:
• Consumer insights
• Market intelligence
• Product development
• Trend analysis (plus European Fair visits)
Drawing sketches in Adobe Illustrator and retouching photos in Adobe Photoshop.
Creating coordination and cooperation between planning and design departments.
Visiting menswear & fabric fairs four times in a year; searching high-quality fabrics, accessories, new items, clothing styles; analysis brands and product performances.
Professional Experiences ;
2007-2008 LITTLE BIG (Istanbul) as Asistant Men's Designer
2008-2010 COLIN'S (Istanbul) as SR. Men's Designer
2011-2013 KAPPA (Beijing) as SR. Men's & Women's Sports Designer
2013-2014 (Istanbul) Freelance Designer (Women's Jersey)
2015-2017 COLIN'S (Istanbul) as SR. Men's Designer
2018-2023 Abdullah Kigili (Istanbul) as Men's Design Supervisor
References
Track
Klyne - Water Flow