Hi, I’m
Aima Mateen
Interior & Textile Designer
Edinburgh
Summary
Versatile Textile & Interior Designer with over 7 years of experience creating innovative textile prints and designing functional, aesthetically refined interiors. Skilled in blending creativity with technical precision to deliver projects that meet strict deadlines and exceed expectations. Known for a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to diverse design challenges. Highly motivated to provide superior outcomes while aligning with client and organizational goals.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Jan Estate
Interior Designer
07.2024 - 07.2025
Job overview
- Assisted in developing interior design concepts and space layouts.
- Researched and sourced furniture, fabrics, lighting, and finishes.
- Prepared mood/material boards and client presentations.
- Conducted site visits to support project execution and design intent.
- Coordinated with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
- Coordinated installations of fixtures, furniture, artwork ensuring proper placement alignment within each space according plan specifications.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
Nishat textile Mills
Senior Textile Designer
07.2017 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Indecently managing collections, ensuring that the design and fabric had a required look and feel
- Identified the latest fabric trends, developments and innovations
- Team work, working closely with teams to meet the deadlines, photoshoot, exhibitions etc.
- Ordering stock.
- Solely responsible to creating mixed collection and catalogue.
- Worked with team members to deliver effective customer service strategies.
Ittehad Textile Mills
Textile Designer
01.2017 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Inspected pre-production materials for colour and quality, providing feedback for changes as needed.
- Designed and produced original patterns for a variety of products including Pret, 3 peace collection, scarfs etc.
Elan
Textile Designer
05.2016 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Sketched designs using both manual techniques to create initial concepts.
- Inspected pre-production materials for colour and quality, providing feedback for changes as needed.
- Consulted with clients to determine design briefs and product specifications, maximising customer satisfaction.
- Performed product research and analysed functional, commercial, cultural and aesthetic requirements of products.
Education
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, EDH
Masters in Interior and Architecture Design from interior design
01-2023
Pakistan Institute Of Fashion And Design
Bachelor In Textile Design from Textile
01.2016
Lahore University of Management SciencesLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Interior Design Coarse from Interior Design
04.2001
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
AutoCAD
Sketcup
Design process
Interior styling
Furniture selection
Weaving
Batik (silk painting)
Screen Printing
Tie and Dye
Knitting
Digital design
3D design
Hand embroidery
Surface design techniques
Fabric production
Textile printing
Textile designing
Textile design
Accomplishments
- Attended conference on Cultural Dynamics of Pakistan December 2016
- Young Entrepreneur Exhibition August 2011
- Participated in Street Art Competition March 2010
- Attended UK Design Residency Workshop organized by the British Council 2010
- Participated in LUMS Olympiad – Film Making 2007
Timeline
Interior Designer
Jan Estate
07.2024 - 07.2025
Senior Textile Designer
Nishat textile Mills
07.2017 - 08.2020
Textile Designer
Ittehad Textile Mills
01.2017 - 06.2017
Textile Designer
Elan
05.2016 - 11.2016
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Interior Design Coarse from Interior Design
04.2001
Pakistan Institute Of Fashion And Design
Bachelor In Textile Design from Textile
Heriot-Watt University
Masters in Interior and Architecture Design from interior design