Hi, I'm Mariella Khater, a fashion designer specializing in haute couture with a focus on embroidery and pattern making. I enjoy turning bead embroidery and digital sketches into cohesive collections. I love collaborating with brands to craft unique, story-driven pieces and translating traditional craft into contemporary fashion.…

Mariella Raya

Hi, I'm Mariella Khater, a fashion designer specializing in haute couture with a focus on embroidery and pattern making. I enjoy turning bead embroidery and digital sketches into cohesive collections. I love collaborating with brands to craft unique, story-driven pieces and translating traditional craft into contemporary fashion.…

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Hi, I’m Mariella Khater, a fashion designer specializing in haute couture with a focus on embroidery and pattern making. I enjoy turning bead embroidery and digital sketches into cohesive collections.

I love collaborating with brands to craft unique, story-driven pieces and translating traditional craft into contemporary fashion.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Designer at Tony Ward Couture / Esposa Group
May 2, 2022 - Present
Freelance designer focusing on haute couture embroidery, pattern making, digital sketching, mood boards, and product development.
Fashion Digital Design Instructor
August 1, 2024 - October 20, 2025
Instructed fashion digital design courses, covering digital sketching and embroidery techniques.
Freelance Digital Embroidery Designer
August 1, 2024 - Present
Embroidery design work for various clients, including digital embroidery placements and accessory design.
Intern at Zuhair Murad
December 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Embroidery design internship focusing on digital sketching, mood boards, and pattern placements.
Intern, Embroidery/Pattern Making at Zuhair Murad Haute Couture
December 31, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Assisted embroidery design, pattern making, beadwork and draping; digital sketching; created mood boards and line sheets; supported sales team; contributed to product development; proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Freelance Digital Embroidery Designer at Self-employed
August 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance embroidery design and digital sketching; pattern placement; supporting production and client projects; mood boards and look development; familiarity with Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator.
Intern at Zuhair Murad
December 31, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Supported embroidery design, accessory design, digital sketching, mood boards, line sheet preparation, brand presentation, pattern making, and Photoshop/Illustrator tasks.
Digital Fashion Designer at Tony Ward Couture
May 1, 2022 - Present
Digital fashion design, pattern making, embroidery placement, mood boards, trend forecasting, and preparing line sheets.
Freelance Digital Embroidery Designer at Freelance
August 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance embroidery design work including digital embroidery design, mood boards, and design support for collections.
Fashion Digital Design Instructor
August 1, 2024 - October 20, 2025
Instructing fashion digital design concepts and techniques to students; curriculum and project mentorship.
Volunteer - Alwan Project at Adyan Foundation
January 1, 2018 - Present
Volunteer experience through Alwan Project supporting social initiatives.
Fashion Designer at Mariella Raya Pierre Khater Haute Couture
May 2, 2022 - Present
Pattern making and beadwork; embroidery design; digital sketching; dresses; modifications; supporting sales team; mood boards; photography and illustrator skills; sketching; mood boards.
Embroidery Designer at Zuhair Murad
December 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Embroidery design; accessories design; digital sketching; dresses; modifications; supporting sales team; mood boards; photography; illustrator skills; digital sketching; technical drawings; mood boards; placement on patterns.
Freelance Digital Embroidery Designer at Freelance / Self-Employed
August 1, 2024 - Present
Digital embroidery design; pattern placement on patterns; mood boards; sketches; colorways; coordinating with clients and production.
Intern - Embroidery Design at Zuhair Murad
December 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Assisted embroidery design development, pattern making, sketching, and mood-board preparation for collection work; supported accessory and garment production.
Freelance Digital Embroidery Designer
August 1, 2024 - Present
Designing embroidery patterns and digital sketches for client fashion projects; coordinating pattern placement and mood boards.
Fashion Digital Design Instructor
August 1, 2024 - October 20, 2025
Teaching digital embroidery design, pattern making, sketching and mood-boarding to aspiring designers; developing course materials.

Education

BA Graphic Design with emphasis in Fashion Design at American University of Science and Technology
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Lebanese Baccalaureate in Sociology and Economics at Lebanese Baccalaureate
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
BA Graphic Design with emphasis in Fashion Design at Maison Diana Azan
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Lebanese Baccalaureate in Sociology and Economics
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
BA Graphic Design with Emphasis in Fashion Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Lebanese Baccalaureate in Sociology and Economics
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Volunteer Certificate - Adyan Foundation (Alwan Project)
January 1, 2018 - October 20, 2025
Graphic Design with Emphasis in Fashion Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Lebanese Baccalaureate in Sociology and Economics
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Volunteer - Adyan Foundation, Alwan Project
January 1, 2018 - October 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Other
    paper Portfolio
    My portfolio includes sketches and collections designed for various body types, focusing on flattering proportions, versatility, and a balance between elevated and casual aesthetics.…