Selin Ozzambak Ozer
About Selin Ozzambak Ozer
Selin Ozzambak Ozer is the Director of Product Development at Urbn, where she has worked since 2016. She has held various merchandising and product development roles at companies such as Inditex and Derek Lam, and has a background in fashion and international business education.
Current Role at URBN
Selin Ozzambak Ozer serves as the Director of Product Development at URBN, which encompasses brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Vetri Family. She has held this position since 2016 and has contributed to the company's product strategy and development processes for eight years. Her role involves overseeing product lines and ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer needs.
Previous Experience in Merchandising
Prior to her current role, Ozer worked as a Merchandiser at Finteks USA for three months in 2013. She also held a merchandising position at Üni̇teks Tekstil Gıda Motorlu Araçlar San. Ve Tic. A.ş. from 2013 to 2014 for six months. These roles provided her with foundational experience in product selection and market analysis.
Experience at Inditex
Ozer worked at Inditex as a Zara Woman Basic Circular Knit Buyer from 2015 to 2016 for one year in Arteixo, a Coruña, Spain. In this role, she was responsible for purchasing decisions related to circular knit products, contributing to the brand's inventory and product offerings.
Background in Fashion and Management Education
Ozer studied Fashion at İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi from 2003 to 2008, completing a five-year program. She also pursued studies in Management and International Business at the University of California, Irvine in 2009. This educational background has equipped her with a blend of fashion knowledge and business acumen.
Early Career as Production Coordinator
Ozer began her career as a Production Coordinator at Derek Lam in New York City from 2010 to 2011 for four months. This role involved coordinating production schedules and ensuring timely delivery of products, laying the groundwork for her future roles in product development and merchandising.