Mennatullah Adel Kaka
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Alexandria
Summary
Creative and entrepreneurial fashion designer with 3+ years of real-world experience leading Katjie, a babywear brand with full in-house design and production. Skilled in fashion collection development, brand identity creation, and business leadership. Successfully launched 8 seasonal collections and established B2B partnerships with over 200 stores across Egypt. Proficient in leading teams, managing production, and delivering compelling visual storytelling through fashion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Co-Founder, Creative Director & Head Designer
Katjie
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Katjie, a babywear brand with full in-house design and production. Website: katjie.com
- Founded and lead Katjie, a babywear brand with full in-house design and production.
- Designed and launched 8 seasonal collections annually, each with 60–120 original designs.
- Developed the brand's name, logo, color identity, and Instagram marketing strategy.
- Built long-term B2B partnerships with over 200 retail stores across Egypt.
- Participated in 5 editions of the Nelly Kids Fashion Fair in Cairo.
- Directed product photography, visual storytelling, and styling for lookbooks.
- Oversaw production from fabric sourcing to quality control and team management.
- Katjie, a babywear brand with full in-house design and production. Website: katjie.com
Kidswear Design Intern
Dragon Company
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported children's fashion collections including patterns and styling.
- Assisted with fabric selection, trend research, and technical sketches.
- Gained hands-on experience in fashion development and workflow operations.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Fashion Design
Pharos University in Alexandria
01.2017 - 1 2022
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- CLO 3D
- Gerber AccuMark
- WILCOM
- Pattern Making
- Sewing
- Embroidery
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Operation Management
- Business development
Selected Academic Projects
- Evening Gown Series – Inspired by Zaha Hadid architecture (SS20)
- CLO 3D Runway Collection – “Candies” theme with virtual runway
- Fantasy Dresses – Couture inspired by ancient Pharaohs and symbolism
- Recycled Fashion – Dresses made from paper and oceanic materials
- Kids Collection – Flamingo-themed designs using Adobe Illustrator
Timeline
Co-Founder, Creative Director & Head Designer
Katjie
01.2022 - Current
Kidswear Design Intern
Dragon Company
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Fashion Design
Pharos University in Alexandria
01.2017 - 1 2022
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