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Cindy Hiekata

@cindyhiekata

Fashion designer at Neander shaping its debut collection through fabric research, pattern development, and technical experimentation.

Netherlands

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a brand with a real point of view, where craft still matters.

At Neander, I’m shaping the concept and direction for the debut collection, leading fabric research and technical experimentation while developing patterns and moulage for prototypes. I also produce technical drawings and maintain quality from toile through production-ready specification.

At Ninamounah, I collaborated with the head designer on concept, silhouette, and fabric direction, and developed patterns and prototypes. My work spans the full design process—from research and prints to fittings and technical drawings—and I’m looking for a brand with a real point of view, where craft still matters.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Fashion Designer

Current

Neander

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Shaping concept and direction for the debut collection, leading fabric research and technical experimentation, developing patterns and moulage for prototypes, maintaining quality standards from toile through production-ready specification, and producing technical drawings.

Fashion Design Concept Development Textile Research Pattern Making Moulage technical drawings Quality Control

Fashion Designer

Ninamounah

Feb 2025 - Dec 2025 (10 months)

Collaborated with head designer across concept, silhouette, and fabric direction, developed patterns and constructed prototypes, produced technical drawings and fashion sketches, and created graphic design layouts for the brand's events.

Fashion Design Pattern Making Prototyping technical drawings Fashion Drawing Graphic Design

Fashion Designer

Your Lookbook

Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Contributed to collection development from concept through delivery, produced sketches, prints, and technical drawings, built mood boards, colour charts, and collection overviews, and supported sample documentation and trend research.

Fashion Design Library Collection Development Sketching Print Design technical drawings Mood Boards Trend Research

Freelance Fashion Designer

Self Employed

Aug 2017 - Dec 2024 (7 years 4 months)

Designed women's collections, technical drawings, prints and supported fittings across multiple clients and projects, and conducted field research trips to source trend references and garments.

Fashion Design technical drawings Print Design Fittings Trend Research

Visual Merchandiser

Bershka

Aug 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Curated mannequin styling and product display planning in line with brand guidelines, analysed sales data to inform shop floor decisions and optimise performance, and bridged visual storytelling with commercial reality.

Visual Merchandising Mannequin Styling Product Display Sales Analysis Retail Strategy

Fashion Designer

Ruth Valente

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)

Designed garments and technical drawings across woven, denim, and knitwear, oversaw sampling, fittings, and fabric selection, conducted sourcing research trip to China for materials and product development, and collaborated with sales team to gather B2B feedback.

Fashion Design technical drawings Sampling Fittings Fabric and Colour Selection Sourcing B2B Collaboration

Fashion Designer

Carol Arbex

Jan 2011 - Dec 2015 (4 years 11 months)

Designed womenswear collections across woven, denim, knit, jersey, and accessories, led print design and technical drawings for multiple collections, conducted inspiration research trips to New York, and guided junior designers and interns.

Fashion Design Womenswear Print Design technical drawings Trend Research Mentorship