Pauliina Varis

Pauliina Varis has extensive experience in product and material development, currently serving as Product and Material Development Lead at Marimekko since October 2012. Prior roles at Marimekko included Materials Designer and Designer and Product Developer focused on materials innovation and textile techniques. Pauliina also gained experience as a Materials Innovation Intern at VF Corporation and as a Designer in Residence at Santoni S.p.A. Previous positions include Product Designer at SOK and a role in the Artwork Studio at Marimekko. Pauliina holds a Master’s Degree in Fashion, Collection and Textile Design, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Art and Design from Aalto University, and is currently pursuing studies in Designing Sustainable Fashion at KEA - Københavns Erhvervsakademi.