Creative designer with 5+ years of experience in graphic design, visual storytelling, and product development. Passionate about combining human creativity with AI to improve visual communication, evaluate design quality, and create impactful user experiences through thoughtful design.t fitting, construction, and brand-quality benchmarks while collaborating closely with photographers and production teams.

Mia Nilaani

Creative designer with 5+ years of experience in graphic design, visual storytelling, and product development. Passionate about combining human creativity with AI to improve visual communication, evaluate design quality, and create impactful user experiences through thoughtful design.t fitting, construction, and brand-quality benchmarks while collaborating closely with photographers and production teams.

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Creative designer with 5+ years of experience in graphic design, visual storytelling, and product development.

Passionate about combining human creativity with AI to improve visual communication, evaluate design quality, and create impactful user experiences through thoughtful design.t fitting, construction, and brand-quality benchmarks while collaborating closely with photographers and production teams.

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Work Experience

Creative Lead (Freelance) / Visual Direction, Styling, Set Design at Freelance
November 11, 2025 - December 1, 2025
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.
Freelance Visual Director at Anaïs Anna Marchadier / Feminine Ascension Photo Shoot
November 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
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 at Anaïs AnnaMarchadier Femme Ascension Photoshoot
November 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Directed visual storytelling from concept to execution for a high-profile editorial shoot. Led set design, prop styling, and model direction; translated abstract concepts into cohesive editorial narratives; ensured visual cohesion across post-production and brand identity.
Fit Technician at MACKAGE
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Drove creative and technical execution across the full product lifecycle, ensuring fit, silhouette, and brand consistency. Collaborated with design, production, and sourcing to translate creative intent into precise technical outcomes. Solved fitting and construction challenges while supporting luxury quality standards and ensuring bulk readiness.
Contract Creative Lead at Mackage
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Led creative and technical execution across the product lifecycle, ensuring design vision and brand integrity were maintained through production. Coordinated cross-functional teams to meet targets and uphold luxury quality standards.
Fit Technician at Roadrunner Apparel
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Directed holiday-focused product shoots aligned with seasonal brand tone. Developed the visual approach and styling to present products in a clean editorial format. Delivered finished imagery for digital marketing and social content.
Product Photographer (Freelance) at Elizabeth Bakery
November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Freelance product photography based in Montréal, focused on capturing finished products for marketing and content use.
Product Photographer at Kim Elizabeth Bakery
November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Delivered finished imagery for digital marketing and social content; collaborated with styling and post-production to maintain brand aesthetics.
Operations Manager / Logistics Coordinator at Canada Goose
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led cross-functional operations and team coordination, improving workflow efficiency and meeting production targets. Analyzed repair data to inform product decisions and support engineering and design teams.

Education

Fashion Design at Yorkville University - Toronto Film School
September 3, 2018 - March 27, 2020
Business Administration - Human Resources at Sheridan College
September 7, 2015 - August 24, 2018
Film School - Fashion Design at Yorkville University - Toronto Film School
January 1, 2020 - July 22, 2026
Business Administration / Human Resources at Sheridan College
January 1, 2018 - July 22, 2026

Qualifications

Fashion Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Business Administration - Human Resources
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods