VAREEDA TARIQ
KARACHI
Summary
Highly creative and results driven fashion designer with 12 years of experience in developing successful collections and managing High profile projects that drive sales and increased brand visibility. Exceptional skills in trend forecasting, team collaboration with a strong commitment to delivering innovative and customer centric solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CREATIVE HEAD DESIGNER (MANAGER)
GULAHMED
11.2017 - 09.2024
- In house approvals to ensure the production of the first prototype
- Integration and coordination with the rest of the team of designers in the selection of colors, fabrics, and trims for each collection, contributing to the overall aesthetic and brand identity
- Extensive background fabric development, finishes and construction details
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Stayed up to date with current industry trends
- Looking digital, conventional and flatbed prints.
- brainstorming sessions per month to generate ideas.
- Approved and rejected ideas and provided feedback to team.
- Created creative briefs and timeline to manage creative process from concept to completion.
HEAD DESIGNER (PRET& FORMAL)
THREADS & MOTIFS
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Supervised the design team in style line by category at design ratios for Design Development Samples throughout the process
- Created detailed specifications for production, including technical sketches and illustrations, resulting in accurate and efficient manufacturing processes
- Overlooked with photographers and stylist for shoot and social media.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
SENIOR FASHION DESIGNER (FORMALA & PRET)
EDEN ROBE
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Apparel design experience in women’s bridal and ready-to-wear.
- Used drawing, computer-aided design (CAD) and draping techniques to develop ideas.
- Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
- Created detailed measurement and construction specifications for design to be executed appropriately by production teams.
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
SENIOR FASHION DESIGNER
MINA HASSAN
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted in the preparation of fashion shoots, coordinating models and styling looks.
- plan monthly concepts by researching new trends fabrics, patterns and trims to use in designs.
- Specifications for design to be executed appropriately for design teams.
- created new garments based on body measurements.
FASHION DESIGNER
SHAMAEEL ANSARI
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Done internship and collections of Shamaeel Ansari in FPW AND TDAP 2013
- Main responsibilities included fashion trend analysis market and product resesrch, creative conceptualization, moodboarding and fabric selection for product and development
- Overseeing the international clients.
Education
(MS) Masters in Design Marketing & Merchandising -
AIFD
01.2015
Bachlors in Fashion Design (HONS) - undefined
Asian Institute Of Fashion Design (AIFD)
01.2012
HSC (pre-medical) - undefined
Govt. College For women
01.2008
SSC (Science) - undefined
St. Patrick’s Girls High School
01.2006
Skills
- Technical proficiency
- Trend Forecasting and Market Analysis
- Sustainable Designs & Material Innovation
- Brand Development
- Deadline-oriented
- Project Management
- Design leadership
- Adobe & illustration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management and Multitasking
- Pattern Making and Draping
Accomplishments
- A in final thesis(collection).
- 4GPA in 4th and 8th semester.
- Scholarship holder (2011) highest GPA at university.
Timeline
CREATIVE HEAD DESIGNER (MANAGER)
GULAHMED
11.2017 - 09.2024
HEAD DESIGNER (PRET& FORMAL)
THREADS & MOTIFS
08.2015 - 10.2017
SENIOR FASHION DESIGNER (FORMALA & PRET)
EDEN ROBE
06.2014 - 07.2015
SENIOR FASHION DESIGNER
MINA HASSAN
09.2013 - 05.2014
FASHION DESIGNER
SHAMAEEL ANSARI
02.2012 - 08.2013
Bachlors in Fashion Design (HONS) - undefined
Asian Institute Of Fashion Design (AIFD)
HSC (pre-medical) - undefined
Govt. College For women
SSC (Science) - undefined
St. Patrick’s Girls High School
(MS) Masters in Design Marketing & Merchandising -
AIFD
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