Adobe Photoshop
Hi, I’m
Fiza Arshad
Textile Designer
Lahore
Summary
Skilled textile designer with eye for color and design. Skilled Adobe Photoshop to design new products quickly and efficiently. Self-motivated to produce trendy and in-demand products every season. Personable professional with 9 years of experience working with creative teams and demanding clients. Public-speaker with excellent networking skills. Fierce negotiator with experience driving profitable contracts and business transactions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Textile & fashion designer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
3
Language
Work History
Sonia Azhar Design StudioLahore
Textile Designer
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Worked independently and in team environment to design new Collections.
- Created and repaired custom textile projects and demonstrated excellent sewing skills.
- Demonstrates familiarity with multiple types of printing techniques.
- Displays self-motivation to meet deadlines and produce new products with public appeal.
- Displayed exemplary artistic skills across different media, both physical and digital.
- Developed intricate and unique designs using Adobe Photoshop.
- Incorporated out-of-the-box thinking to create new designs for couture projects.
Essence CoutureLahore
Head Designer
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Analyzed trends to developed innovative concepts through online research, magazines, competitive shopping and runway styles.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Drove brand awareness by organizing display setups and assisting in merchandising.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
Warda Textile MillLahore
Textile Designer
11.2016 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Focused on color and contrast while developing new ideas and concepts.
- I completed their 2017 Lawn designs.
- Also completed 2017 winter collection.
- Created and repaired custom textile projects and demonstrated excellent sewing skills.
- Displays self-motivation to meet deadlines and produce new products with public appeal.
Kohenoor Textile IndustryLahore
Textile Product Development Designer
06.2014 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Worked at their weaving department in which I learned about the software "ARAHWEAVE Textile design software, for dobby and jacquard weaving".
- Developed project design documents and presentations for clients to seek construction approval.
- Welcomed showroom guests and displayed available design samples to clients.
- Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
Education
Pakistan Institute of Fashion & DesignLahore , Pakistan
Bs Design from Textile And Apparel
09.2011 - 06.2015
UAL (University Of The Arts London)London, England
No Degree from Fashion Merchandising
04.2001
Quaid E Azam Divisional Public SchoolGujranwala Paksitan
Matric from Science Education
04.2001
Divisional Public School Lahore Lahore, Pakistan
Intermediate from Science Education
04.2001
Skills
Advanced at using Adobe Photoshop, illustrator
Creative design layouts
Experience designing for both accessories and women wear
Designing placement and repeat prints
Advanced hand print/ dying experience
Highly skilled at producing both digitally and hand drawn designs
Extensive experience designing and constructing hand embroideries
Digital embroidery design and programming
Diversifying between print and embroidery
Skilled at using free-hand machine and digital embroidery machines
Fashion design and illustration
Pattern cutting and garment construction
MS Office
Multitasking Abilities
Dependable and Responsible
Good Telephone Etiquette
Google Workspace
Originality
Illustration
Superb eye for detail
Additional Information
I enjoy developing my drawing and painting skills in my own time. Reading is another favorite
Pastime; my favorite author is Kurt Vonnegut. Exercise is something I enjoy, particularly jogging and swimming. I am an avid film watcher, usually in the company of friends. I like travelling. Travelling has inspired and expanded my horizons both personally and professionally.
Software
Interests
Reading History, Painting, Travelling
Timeline
Textile Designer
Sonia Azhar Design Studio
06.2023 - Current
Head Designer
Essence Couture
01.2021 - Current
Textile Designer
Warda Textile Mill
11.2016 - 12.2017
Textile Product Development Designer
Kohenoor Textile Industry
06.2014 - 07.2014
Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design
Bs Design from Textile And Apparel
09.2011 - 06.2015
UAL (University Of The Arts London)
No Degree from Fashion Merchandising
04.2001
Quaid E Azam Divisional Public School
Matric from Science Education
04.2001
Divisional Public School Lahore
Intermediate from Science Education
04.2001