Chotan Krishna Dhar

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I am a multidisciplinary creative professional blending illustration, fashion design, branding and packaging to craft cohesive visual identities.

About

I am a multidisciplinary creative professional blending illustration, fashion design, branding and packaging to craft cohesive visual identities. I design apparel concepts, textile prints, and AI-informed mood boards while developing packaging visuals for consumer brands. I enjoy connecting trend research with hands-on art to deliver products that engage customers.

Based in Auckland, New Zealand, I hold a Master of Design from Media Design School and a practical background spanning from 2010 onwards in delivering commissioned work and exhibition pieces. I enjoy collaborating across fashion and graphic design to create expressive, commercially viable visuals that resonate with audiences.

  • Joined April 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • HindiIntermediate
  • BengaliFluent

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Consumer Goods
  • Manufacturing
  • Other

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Projects · 12

I am a dedicated fashion designer with over 12 years of professional experience in the fashion industry, beginning my career in 2012. With a background in Fine Arts (BFA and MFA), I’ve combined artistic skill with technical expertise to develop collections that are both trend-forward and commercially successful. My core strengths include trend forecasting, market research, AI-assisted design, and sustainable fashion development.

From 2012 to the present, I have worked with various fashion houses and sourcing companies, contributing to the development of innovative textile prints and garments. A notable achievement includes having my hand-sketched print launched by Marks & Spencer UK—an international recognition of my creative signature. Over the years, I have evolved from a designer to a strategic thinker, often integrating technology and sustainability into product development to meet global market demands. My work reflects a balance of creativity, functionality, and future-focused fashion.

Fashion Design - Costume design
  • Costume Designer
  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
  • +1
Moon beauty - A book cover

Done this for one of my client as book cover. graphicdesigner illustrator designer

  • Book Illustrator
  • Character Rigger
  • Graphic Designer
  • +1
A head study

This is just a quick head study by wacom PS. graphicdesigner illustrator designer

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • +2
Show must go on - Freddy

Being a big fan of Freddy and a musician I just done this as the slogan always keep me moving to do so. designer graphicdesigner illustrator branding

  • Character Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • +2
Steven tylor - Portrait

This is one of my fav. artists portrait which I didn’t finished and just put it as raw. graphicdesigner designer illustrator

  • Character Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
Basketball - Illustration

This was just for the placement print for tee shirt. graphicdesigner designer illustrator

  • Character Designer
  • Costume Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • +1
My design on M&S Brand official web site

These are the designs done by me via Wacom and were published on the official M&S (one of the world's leading brands in the UK) website. graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer

  • Brand Designer
  • Character Designer
  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • +1
Character design - Pug & Butterfly

In this illustration I had drawn a playful moment by a pug and butterfly. graphicdesigner designer illustrator

  • 2D Animator
  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • +6
Character Illustration - Deer

i had to create these character poses for Christmas event for a client. graphicdesigner designer illustration illustrator

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
  • +1
Character Illustration - Panda

This a Panda character illustration art. I did it with very fine sketch details in just black & white. Done by Wacom Device on Photoshop. graphicdesigner illustrator designer art

  • Artworker
  • Character Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +1
Illustration - Heavenly Summer

In this illustration I tried to connect the calmness of the serenity. illustrator graphicdesigner designer

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • Illustrator
  • +1

Work experience· 8 roles

Assistant Fashion Designer · PDS Ltd.May 2025 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Support role assisting senior designers in all stages of design development, from trend research to sample fittings.

Fashion cum Graphic Designer · S.OliverJul 2023 – May 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos
BuyerJul 2023 – May 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

Handled buying responsibilities including trend research, newness assessment, product presentation, and buyer communications to support seasonal collections.

Senior Designer / Team LeaderJan 2018 – Oct 2022 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Illustrator & Fashion Designer · Next / Oliver / PDSJan 2015 – Dec 2024 · 10 yrs
Sr. Fashion Designer · URMI GroupJan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 11 mos
Illustrator · Independent / FreelanceJan 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 11 mos
Brand DesignerJan 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 11 mos

Education· 8

Masters of Finearts · University of Chittagong2013 – 2015

I have graduated from Chittagong University on 2015.

Master of Design · University of Chicago2030 – 2025
Master of Design (Visual Art – Fine Arts) · University of Chittagong2030 – 2025
Master of Design (Ongoing) · Media Design School, New Zealand2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 6

Graphic Design diploma2012 – 2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)2030 – 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting2030 – 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Applied Art)2030 – 2013

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