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Mia Nilaani

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I’m a fashion designer and product development professional with 6+ years of experience bringing ideas from concept to production.

About

I’m a fashion designer and product development professional with 6+ years of experience bringing ideas from concept to production. My work combines creative direction, apparel design, technical development, and visual storytelling to create products and experiences that feel intentional, polished, and brand-aligned.
I specialize in fashion and product development, technical design and tech packs, trend and concept development, garment construction and fit, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, vendor and production coordination, and styling and creative direction.
I’m equally comfortable developing a fashion concept, creating production-ready technical documentation, collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams, or art directing the final visual presentation. My approach bridges creativity and execution—I care about the original vision, but I also understand what it takes to turn that vision into a finished product.
I’m available for freelance and contract projects across fashion design, product development, technical design, styling, and creative direction.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Consumer Goods
  • Manufacturing

Work experience· 13 roles

Creative Lead (Freelance) / Visual Direction, Styling, Set Design · FreelanceNov 2025 – Dec 2025 · 2 mos

Led creative direction and visual storytelling from concept to execution. Directed set design and prop styling to enhance mood, symbolism, and composition. Collaborated closely with the photographer and supported post-production to ensure visual cohesion. Translated abstract concepts into cohesive editorial narratives and delivered branded fit session standards. Featured on Instagram via @AnaïsAnnaMarchandier.

Creative Lead · Hana Phoung Photography (freelance)Nov 2025 – Dec 2025 · 2 mos

Directed creative and visual storytelling from concept to execution for fashion photography features. Managed set design and prop styling to enhance mood, symbolism, and composition; collaborated closely with the photographer and supported post-production for visual cohesion. Translated abstract concepts into cohesive editorial narratives and supported fit/tech sessions with quality benchmarks aligned across product categories.

Freelance Visual Director · Anaïs Anna Marchadier / Feminine Ascension Photo ShootNov 2025 – Dec 2025 · 2 mos

Led the creative direction and visual storytelling from concept to execution for the Feminine Ascension photo shoot; directed set design and prop styling to enhance mood, symbolism, and composition; translated abstract concepts into cohesive editorial narratives; collaborated closely with photographer and post-production to ensure visual cohesion; led fitting sessions and established brand-wide quality benchmarks.

Freelance Visual Director · Anaïs AnnaMarchadier Femme Ascension PhotoshootNov 2025 – Dec 2025 · 2 mos
Creative Director & Strategy / Creative Direction · Mia Nilani (Freelance)Mar 2025 – May 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos
Fit Technician · MACKAGEMar 2025 – May 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos
Contract Creative Lead · MackageMar 2025 – May 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos
Fit Technician · Roadrunner ApparelFeb 2024 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education· 8

Fashion Design · Yorkville University - Toronto Film School2018 – 2020
Business Administration - Human Resources · Sheridan College2015 – 2018
Film School - Fashion Design · Yorkville University - Toronto Film School2020 – 2026
Business Administration / Human Resources · Sheridan College2018 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Fashion Design2020
Business Administration - Human Resources2018

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