Mareike Michel
About Mareike Michel
Mareike Michel is the Head of Design and Development (Apparel) at Oceans Apart, specializing in innovative designs for sportswear and loungewear. She has extensive experience in the fashion industry, having held various design roles at notable companies such as zLabels GmbH and Bershka.
Work at Oceansapart
Mareike Michel serves as the Head of Design and Development (Apparel) at Oceans Apart since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for building product and color concepts that align with emerging trends and key product opportunities, particularly targeting millennials. She leads the creation of influencer marketing collaborations to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Her work focuses on ensuring that design developments meet sustainability requirements in partnership with production and marketing teams.
Education and Expertise
Mareike Michel holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Conceptual Fashion Design from Burg Giebichenstein - Hochschule für Kunst und Design Halle, which she completed from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Fashion Design from Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Technik Berlin, studying from 2006 to 2009. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in creating innovative designs, particularly in sportswear and loungewear, focusing on both womenswear and unisex collections.
Professional Background
Mareike Michel has a diverse professional background in fashion design. She worked at zLabels GmbH as a Fashion Designer from 2011 to 2017, specializing in denim, outerwear, bottoms, and knitwear. Following this, she served as a Senior Fashion Designer at Bershka from 2017 to 2019 in Barcelona. She also held a position as a Senior Fashion Designer at EDITED GmbH for one year in Berlin from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she freelanced as a Fashion Designer at Fraunhofer IZM Berlin from 2008 to 2009.
Design and Presentation Skills
Mareike Michel is skilled in driving and delivering powerful presentations for design proposals. She showcases innovative aesthetics and cultural relevance in her work, which is essential for aligning product designs with market trends. Her specialization in creating style-led designs contributes to her effectiveness in presenting concepts that resonate with target audiences.