Wajiha Nadeem
Western Apparel Designer
Lahore
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research and Development Manager
Nishat Apparel
Lahore, Pakistan
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Trend research and Forecast Specialist
- Men and Women, Western wear and outerwear expert.
- Diverse knowledge of denim and woven fabrics, washes, and fits.
- Corporate Communication Specialist - Social Media, Branding, Product Conceptualization, and Business Development geek.
- Responsible for selecting moods, colors, fabrics, and trims to illustrate new concepts to buyers using sample products
- Collaboration with marketing and buying staff to develop designs according to product specifications.
- Designed and presented initial concepts for USA, UK & EU-based customers
- Representative of Nishat Apparel in Kingpins Show from last 2.5 years
- For that Traveled EU for numerous times
- Expert in blending technical specifications with desired aesthetics for optimal finish
- Explored innovative methods and techniques to maintain market relevancy
- Generate visual aids to communicate design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
- Created finished artwork and colorways in line with product briefing documents.
- Delivered quality service with a friendly and professional demeanor.
- Developed open and professional relationships with team members to facilitate effective issue resolution.
- Developed content strategy around core content pillars of Company for visual and style consistency.
- Led cross-functional teams in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative solutions for product challenges.
- Collaborated with external vendors to source materials, components, and technologies necessary for product development initiatives.
- Managed the design process from concept through completion for all assigned projects.
- Created detailed project plans outlining timelines, milestones, deliverables, resources, budgets, and risks associated with each initiative.
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement within existing processes or procedures used in R&D activities.
Creative Head Designer
Nishat Apparel
Lahore
06.2019 - 11.2022
- Research & Developments for General Collection of R&D
- Trend Forecasting
- Company's social media Responsible
- Trend Area of Denim Fairs (Kingpins New York & Amsterdam)
- Cads Developer
- Branding for R&D's Collections (Tags & Accessories)
- Design Services for USA, UK and EU market's Customers
- Responsible for Europe Market's Design and Collection Services
- Bestseller-Only & Only&Sons (Denim & Twill)
- Supervised services provided to achieve quality and performance targets
- Led daily operations to achieve key business objectives
- Mentored staff to enable professional development and progression
- Supervised technical work according to applicable best practices and regulatory requirements.
Creative Designer
Crescent Bahuman Ltd
Lahore
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Designated Designer for Best Seller Group.
- Designated Designer for Express.
- Graphic work for Company's social media.
- Branding, Designing, and Execution for General Collections and Fair Booths
- Denim Fairs-Trend Area Kingpins, Denim Premier Vision, and denimandjeans.
- Embroideries, Digital Prints.
- New research for collections.
Product Designer
US GROUP
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Responsible for New collections (Mood Boards & Close Collaboration with Execution Team)
- Tech packs Development
- Fabric Knowledge
- Trend Forecasting
- Customized Collections for USA-UK & EU.
Education
Master of Business Administration: Executive MBA -
Lahore School of Management Sciences
01.2025
Bachelor of Arts: Fashion Design & Technology -
National Textile University
01.2015
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Fashion Forecaster
- Human Center Thinking
- Team Player
- Adobe Suit
- Microsoft Office
- Business Development
- Trend Analysis
- Research and Development
- Multi Tasking
- Problem Solver
- Innovation management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Business Administration
- Prototyping
- Design thinking
- Technical leadership
- Competitive Analysis
Certification
- Management Communication Online Course - Planning Communication Section - Harvard Business Publishing Education - 03/05/2024
- Management Communication Online Course - Writing in Business Section - Harvard Business Publishing Education - 03/12/2024
- Management Communication Online Course - Presenting in Business - Harvard Business Publishing Education - 03/12/2024
- Spread Sheet Modeling Online Course - Harvard Business Publishing Education
- Quantitative Methods Online Course - Harvard Business Publishing Education
- Financial Accounting Online Course - Harvard Business Publishing Education
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
- Jazz X LUMS - EMPOWER Developing Leaders Training
- Creativity Hub - Nishat Apparel 2022
- Featured "Women in Denim - Changing Fashion for Better"
- Awarded with LinkedIn Top Voice Badges in " TOP PRODUCT R&D", "TOP FASHION ILLUSTRATION" and "TOP PRODUCT DESIGN"
Software
Adobe Suit
Timeline
Research and Development Manager
Nishat Apparel
12.2022 - 06.2024
Creative Head Designer
Nishat Apparel
06.2019 - 11.2022
Creative Designer
Crescent Bahuman Ltd
06.2017 - 06.2019
Product Designer
US GROUP
01.2016 - 03.2017
Master of Business Administration: Executive MBA -
Lahore School of Management Sciences
Bachelor of Arts: Fashion Design & Technology -
National Textile University
- Management Communication Online Course - Planning Communication Section - Harvard Business Publishing Education - 03/05/2024
- Management Communication Online Course - Writing in Business Section - Harvard Business Publishing Education - 03/12/2024
- Management Communication Online Course - Presenting in Business - Harvard Business Publishing Education - 03/12/2024
- Spread Sheet Modeling Online Course - Harvard Business Publishing Education
- Quantitative Methods Online Course - Harvard Business Publishing Education
- Financial Accounting Online Course - Harvard Business Publishing Education
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