Kristina Malik

Experienced Fashion and Knitwear Designer with over 20 years of international experience. Specialised in Womenswear, Knitwear and Jersey, with additional expertise in Textile Graphics, Prints, Illustrations and Embroidery. Experienced in developing complete collections, from creative concept and artwork through technical execution and sample development to production. Confident working with international suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Fashion Designer – Womenswear - BLUE SEVEN, Obermayr GmbH + KG - Oberstaufen

(2017-07)

• Development of the womenswear collection with a focus on Knitwear, Jersey and Woven.
• Development of collection themes, styles, colours and graphic artwork.
• Trend research, supplier research and supplier coordination in Asia.
• Creation and coordination of graphic artwork for marketing and product.

Textile Graphic Designer - Freelance - München

(2016-11 - 2017-06)

• Development and implementation of Textile Graphics, Prints and Artwork.

Senior Knitwear Designer - VIA APPIA GmbH – Passport Label - München

(2016-04 - 2016-10)

• Responsible for the development of the complete Knitwear collection.
• Development of graphic artwork and illustrations.
• Trend research and translation into relevant collection themes.

Senior Knitwear & Jersey Designer - New Collection GmbH (Christa Probst Fashion Group) - München

(2006-09 - 2016-02)

• Responsible for the complete Shirt and Knit collection.
• Managed the complete workflow from design to production.
• Development of graphic artwork and illustrations.
• Trend research at fashion trade fairs and travel to suppliers in Asia and Europe.

Textile Designer - Freelance - Rom, Italien

(2011-08 - 2014-04)

• Freelance development of Textile Designs and graphic concepts.

Jersey Designer - Efixelle GmbH - Stuttgart

(2005-05 - 2006-08)

• Responsible for the Shirt Collection, including Prints, Embroidery and Illustrations.
• Trend research at fashion trade fairs.

Freelance Graphic Designer - Haus der Kunst - München

(2004-11 - 2005-04)

• Graphic design for exhibitions and cultural projects.

Textile Graphic Designer - OUI GmbH - München

(2002-09 - 2004-09)

• Development of graphic artwork, Prints and Embroidery for Knitwear & Jersey.

Design Assistant - HENNES & MAURITZ - Stockholm

(2001-09 - 2002-04)

• Technical drawings, artwork, colour concepts and moodboards for the Woven Collection.

Design Assistant - LAUREL GmbH - München

(2001-02 - 2001-07)

• Technical drawings, colour boards and artwork for Knitwear & Jersey.
• Fashion illustrations and preparation of the seasonal fashion show.

Design Office Internship - COSTUME NATIONAL - Mailand

(2000-11 - 2000-11)

• Support for the Design Office.

Participation - Fashion & Technology - Florence, Italy (2000-06)

Fashion & Graphic Design - Deutsche Meisterschule für Mode (1997 - 2000)

Art History & English Literature - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (1995 - 1997)

University Entrance Qualification (Abitur) - Bertolt-Brecht-Gymnasium (1995-05)