PAULINA OWCZAREK

FASHION DESIGNER

Recent graduate holding a BA in Design & Business from VIA UC with a specialization in Fashion Design. Passionate about crafting and creating, possessing extensive experience in the fashion design realm, particularly in product development and manufacturing. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard tools and methodologies. Skilled at thriving in dynamic work settings, exhibiting a strong desire for continuous learning, and enthusiastically embracing new challenges.

My design identity is a fusion of innovation and tradition, defined by a conceptual approach that seeks to make a bold statement through each creation. I am deeply committed to the craft, ensuring that every piece exemplifies impeccable quality and meticulous attention to detail with the foundation in traditional tailoring and an unyielding interest in patternmaking.

My designs explore experimental shapes, sculptural, and geometric silhouettes that challenge conventional norms. A balanced colour palette and plain textures are my canvas, allowing me to play with interesting structures and fabric manipulation techniques that create a tactile experience for the wearer.

My designs are not merely garments; they are a source of empowerment and a celebration of feminine expression. They embrace the body’s contours, striking a harmonious balance between comfort and functionality, ensuring that fashion empowers rather than restricts. With an eye toward the future, my creations are innovative and futuristic, aiming to push boundaries and redefine style.

EDUCATION

BA TOP-UP DESIGN & BUSINESS, FASHION DESIGN

VIA Design&Business | 2022 – 2023

AP DEGREE DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS, FASHION DESIGN

VIA Design&Business | 2020 – 2022

IT

  • Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Lightroom – ability of making working drawing, fashion illustrations, graphic designs, documents and photo editing
  • CLO3D – intermediate level
  • MS Office package – basic level
  • Procreate – intermediate level
  • Adobe After Effects, Premiere, XD – ability of making simple videos and app/website prototypes
  • WordPress, making and managing websites and social media content – basic level

LANGUAGES

  • Polish – Native speaker
  • English – fluent in speaking and writing, holding CAE language certificate
  • Danish – learning, able to have a smalltalk

EXPERIENCE

FASHION DESIGN INTERN WITH FOCUS ON CLO3D

VIA Design&Business | April – June 2023

9 weeks full-time internship facilitated by VIA Design&Business. Co-operating in a team of 2 fashion designers and 1 pattern designer, we were getting to know the workflow in CLO3D and exploring possible applications of the software within our chosen areas of focus. Elaborating on the topic of implementing CLO3D in the design process within the fashion industry, I was researching the areas of patternmaking, fitting and digital prototyping, material design as well as collection development. During the internship period I managed to significantly improve my knowledge and understanding of the software so as I find it as an alternative tool to confidently use within my projects.

WAITRESS, STUDENT JOB

Hojhuset, Herning | March 2022 – November 2023

Working as a waitress, responsible for planning and serving both private and company events. I am able to take leadership in a group of staff members and supervise the proper run of the event. I’ve developed the communication skills, openness, and flexibility towards dinamically changing tasks and conditions.

FASHION DESIGN INTERN

DT Concept, Berlin | July – October 2021

3 months full- time internship in the main atelier of Dawid Tomaszewski brand in Berlin. I was responsible for garments development, making technical drawings and prepared assignment designing collection proposal for season AW 22/23. I gained knowledge about both haute couture and ready-to-wear garments design and creation, learned different sewing and embellishment techniques and got practical insight into working in a fashion brand nowadays. I participated in Berlin Fashion Week and assisted in preparing the brand’s event.

CREATIVE PROJECTS

SZYCIE NA POKAZ

Fast Textile | November 2018

Sewing competition which principle was to sew outfit based on patterns available in Burda magazines. 40 chosen finalists took part in a fashion show organized during Fast Textile fashion fairs.

SHOPPER BAG - SIMPLE STORIES

LPP & Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk | June 2019

A series of workshops during which the participants could get insight into idea generation process in fashion industry. Guided by an experienced designer the group created a concept for a collection of shopper bags and afterwards each member designed and sewn their own style using sustainable, recycled materials.

SUPER T-SHIRT

Papavero | October 2019

Project initiated by Agnieszka Tylak – designer and patternmaker. While working on her book focused on T-shirt design variation she invited Polish sewing bloggers to cooperate by sewing the styles for the book and providing the photos to include in the book.

SEWING FASHION MEETING

Fast Textile | November 2019

Sewing and fashion bloggers were paired to work together designing an A-line skirt. Having 3 hours and 3 meters of fabrics and wide choice of trims the teams had to sew the styles and provide a presentation. Project of my team was awarded the 2nd prize.