Melika Ilanloo
Istanbul
Summary
Creative fashion designer with international experience across luxury eveningwear, bridal, and sportswear. Skilled at taking concepts from mood boards to production-ready designs—covering fabric/trim sourcing, embellishment direction (embroidery, laser), technical drawing, and cross-team collaboration. Adept with Accurate 5, Laser CAD, and Adobe Illustrator.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Designer (Intern & Full-time)
Tarik Ediz
01.2023 - Current
- Contribute to luxury eveningwear collections from concept through sampling; support silhouette selection, fabric trials, and finish details aligned to brand direction.
- Create embroidery and laser-cut design placements; prepare production-ready files and collaborate with embellishment vendors on feasibility and cost.
- Produce clear CADs/technical drawings and assist with spec sheets for handoff to patternmaking/sample teams.
- Support fittings and sample reviews; capture fit notes, propose construction tweaks, and follow up on revisions.
- Coordinate fabric and trim options with merchandising; maintain organized swatch libraries and BOM updates.
- Prepare showroom: dress forms, steaming, accessories, labeling; assist during buyer previews and internal reviews.
- Partner with marketing on asset readiness (flat sketches, detail shots) for lookbooks and social posts.
Fashion Designer
Janroz Bridal
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Designed bridal looks with emphasis on silhouette harmony, fabric drape, and embellishment placement.
- Supported go-to-market activities across marketing, sales, and social media content preparation.
- Maintained continuity on design timelines and feedback cycles while working remotely from Istanbul.
Sportswear Designer
Saoneka
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Designed sportswear pieces iteratively from concept sketches to production-ready designs.
- Coordinated with production on materials, sizing, and comfort/performance considerations.
Education
Certificate - Fashion Design
Shahid Beheshti University
08-2019
B.A. - Fashion Design
Aege University
01.2023
Skills
- Collection planning & mood boards
- CAD flats, specs & line sheets
- Tech packs & BOMs
- Embroidery / laser motif design
- Fabric & trim sourcing
- Fittings & sample tracking
- Pre-production handoff, QC & showroom prep
- Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Accurate 5, Laser CAD
Languages
English – Fluent
Persian – Native
Turkish – Intermediate
Timeline
Fashion Designer (Intern & Full-time)
Tarik Ediz
01.2023 - Current
Fashion Designer
Janroz Bridal
01.2022 - 01.2024
Sportswear Designer
Saoneka
01.2018 - 01.2019
Certificate - Fashion Design
Shahid Beheshti University
B.A. - Fashion Design
Aege University
Awads
2nd Place — Bikini Design Competition (USA, 2019).
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