ABAbout Arianna
I help fashion brands and startups turn ideas into strong brand identities and production-ready products.
I am a Fashion & Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience, collaborating with international brands such as Armani, Diesel, K-Way, Oakley and La Martina, covering the full workflow from creative concept to manufacturing.
What sets me apart is my 360° approach: I don’t just design aesthetically pleasing products, I ensure they are technically sound, cost-aware, and ready for production. I work closely with suppliers and manufacturers worldwide, bridging the gap between creativity and execution.
How I can help
Fashion & apparel design (menswear and womenswear)
Brand identity and creative direction for fashion brands
Hoodie, T-shirt and capsule collection development
Complete tech packs ready for manufacturing
Production-oriented design and supplier communication
I often act as a single point of contact, supporting brands that need clarity, structure and reliability throughout the development process — from brand foundations to final technical documentation.
I’m used to working with startups, premium brands and international teams, delivering clear, professional and production-ready results.
Italian
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Turkish
Conversational
French
Basic
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- La Compagnia delle pelliProduct & Production Manager – Fashion ApparelFASHION AND COSMETICSOctober 2009 - April 2012 (2 years and 6 months)Bergamo, ItalyManaged end-to-end product and production development for La Martina apparel collections, from initial briefing and timing definition with the design team to final delivery into logistics.Worked closely with fashion designers and style offices, overseeing prototyping, sampling, collection development, and product engineering across all apparel categories (excluding leather accessories).Led pricing and costing activities in collaboration with Italian and international sales teams, while personally negotiating with suppliers.Coordinated and supervised internal and external teams (technicians, prototype assistants, production assistants, consultants), ensuring alignment on quality standards, timelines, and brand positioning.Managed supplier relationships, production planning, quality control, and deliveries across Italy, Turkey, and China, ensuring consistent quality and on-time execution for a premium fashion brand.
- Self EmployedFreelance Fashion & Graphic Designer | Product DevelopmentFASHION AND COSMETICSOctober 2009 - Today (16 years and 8 months)Rivalta di Torino, ItalyFreelance fashion designer and product manager with over 20 years of experience collaborating with internationally recognized brands such as Armani, Oakley, Peuterey, K-Way, and Diesel.Strong hands-on and technical background in apparel design, product development, and production follow-up, working in direct contact with suppliers and manufacturers worldwide.Expertise includes garment design, flat sketches, tech pack creation, and coordination with international production partners across different markets.In parallel, experienced graphic designer specialized in professional visual layouts, mainly working as an indirect (white-label) collaborator for agencies and professionals.Responsible for the execution of presentations, brochures, catalogs, and PDF documents, following existing brand guidelines and concepts provided by third parties, with a strong focus on structure, clarity, and production-ready output.Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop.
- Ormoteks Giyim Sanay ve Ticaret a.s.Client & Market Manager – Fashion Knitwear & Design CoordinationFASHION AND COSMETICSJune 2004 - October 2009 (5 years and 4 months)Istanbul, TürkiyeManaged key Italian fashion brands for a vertically integrated knitwear manufacturer (cut & fully-fashioned knitting, gauges 3–18), overseeing the full development cycle from concept to delivery.Worked closely with brand designers and well-known fashion labels, collaborating on design sketches, yarn selection, knit structures, prototyping, and collection development.Coordinated sampling, showroom collections, order acquisition, production planning, quality control, and final shipment.Acted as the main bridge between Italian fashion brands and internal production teams, ensuring design accuracy, timelines, and quality standards.Supported commercial and marketing activities, including Italian fashion market research, product positioning, and new client development.Strong knowledge of international trade and customs procedures for fashion goods between Italy and Turkey.
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Education
- Degree in Graphic Designpolitecnico di Milano2003Academic training in graphic design with a strong focus on visual communication, layout, typography, and design methodology, providing a solid foundation later applied to fashion, product development, and brand-oriented projects.