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About me

I'm a Dubai-based freelance Fashion and Technical Designer with over 15 years of experience in apparel design, collection development, and end-to-end product development across international markets, including the Middle East, ., Europe, and India.

My experience spans womenswear, menswear, in categories like streetwear, athleisure, contemporary ready-to-wear, and working across both premium and commercial market segments. I bring together creative design thinking, technical expertise, and a strong understanding of garment construction, fit, materials, and manufacturing processes.

I specialize in translating creative concepts into commercially relevant, production-ready products. My capabilities cover the full design and development process, from trend research, concept development, mood boards, color palettes, fabric selection, and original apparel design through to technical flats, detailed tech packs, specifications, BOMs, artwork placement, sampling, fit evaluation, and production handover.

Having worked in both hands-on design and design management roles, I've led cross-functional teams of designers, pattern makers, sample machinists, and embroiderers, collaborating closely with sourcing, production, and commercial teams to deliver collections that balance creativity, quality, cost, and market relevance.

My design approach is both creative and commercially driven. I believe successful apparel design should express a brand's identity while meeting the practical demands of its customer, price positioning, and production capabilities. Whether developing a distinctive streetwear capsule, a contemporary womenswear collection, or refining an existing concept for manufacturing, I focus on creating products that are thoughtfully designed and technically sound.

I'm proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and am currently expanding my digital fashion design capabilities through training in CLO3D.

I'm open to freelance, contract, and full-time opportunities with fashion brands, independent labels, startups, and apparel businesses worldwide. I welcome remote collaborations with international clients and am particularly interested in opportunities where I can contribute my creative and technical expertise to developing commercially successful apparel collections.

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AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractFreelance

LocationDubai: United Arab Emirates

Working locationsDubai: United Arab Emirates, Mumbai: India, New York: United States

Skill LevelDirector

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi

Tagged Job TitlesCreative Director, Creative Team

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Costume Design, Fashion Design, Garment Construction, Graphic Design, Product Design, Product Development

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Arts, Branding, Design, Fashion, Print, Production, Tailoring, Textiles

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