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I’m Sameen Zubair, a creative and detail-driven fashion designer based in Nottingham, UK. I have experience across menswear and womenswear, with strengths in tech packs, fabric sourcing, pattern making, and fashion illustration. I enjoy leading design teams and developing complete collections from concept to launch, blending innovation with commercial awareness to deliver designs that resonate with modern markets and stay ahead of trends.
I thrive on collaborative development across product, production, and marketing, turning bold ideas into market-ready pieces. My work spans casual, streetwear, and fusion aesthetics, with a proven track record of turning concepts into finished garments that balance aesthetics with quality and feasibility.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Language
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Freelance Fashion Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - PresentDeveloped detailed tech packs and designs for jackets, polo shirts, embroidered garments, and full collections for international clients (UK, USA, etc.). Provided precise specifications for fabrics, trims, sizing, and construction methods across multiple markets. Delivered creative and market-relevant designs for menswear, womenswear, and fusion wear.
Head Of Design at Weave Wardrobe
March 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025Direct seasonal collections from concept through production, managing a team of designers. Develop design calendars, set milestones, and oversee approval processes. Conduct trend and competitor research to guide design strategy. Source fabrics and manage sample production, ensuring alignment with brand vision and quality.
Fashion Designer at Diners (Sohaye & Nine Figures)
July 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025Designed womenswear (western & fusion). Created men’s graphic tees and developed footwear/accessory designs. Led fittings, sizing, and fabric selection to ensure final product quality. Produced fashion illustrations and tech packs to communicate design intent.
Design Intern at Diners (Sohaye)
October 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025Designed prints for kids, teens, and womenswear collections. Supported styling for RTW and coordinated with production teams.
Freelance Fashion Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - PresentDeveloped detailed tech packs and designs for jackets, polo shirts, embroidered garments, and full collections for international clients (UK, USA etc). Provided precise specifications for fabrics, trims, sizing, and construction methods across multiple markets. Delivered creative and market-relevant designs for menswear, womenswear, and fusion wear.
Head Of Design at Weave Wardrobe
March 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025Direct seasonal collections from concept through production, managing a team of designers. Develop design calendars, set milestones, and oversee approval processes. Conduct trend and competitor research to guide design strategy. Source fabrics and manage sample production, ensuring alignment with brand vision and quality.
Fashion Designer at Diners (Sohaye & Nine Figures)
July 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025Designed womenswear (western & fusion). Created men’s graphic tees and developed footwear/accessory designs. Led fittings, sizing, and fabric selection to ensure final product quality. Produced fashion illustrations and tech packs to communicate design intent.
Design Intern at Diners (Sohaye)
October 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025Designed prints for kids, teens, and womenswear collections. Supported styling for RTW and coordinated with production teams.
Freelance Fashion Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - PresentDeveloped detailed tech packs and designs for jackets, polo shirts, embroidered garments, and full collections for international clients (UK, USA etc). Provided precise specifications for fabrics, trims, sizing, and construction methods across multiple markets. Delivered creative and market-relevant designs for menswear, womenswear, and fusion wear.
Head Of Design at Weave Wardrobe
March 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025Direct seasonal collections from concept through production, managing a team of designers. Develop design calendars, set milestones, and oversee approval processes. Conduct trend and competitor research to guide design strategy. Source fabrics and manage sample production, ensuring alignment with brand vision and quality.
Fashion Designer at Diners (Sohaye & Nine Figures)
July 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025Designed womenswear (western & fusion). Created men’s graphic tees and developed footwear/accessory designs. Led fittings, sizing, and fabric selection to ensure final product quality. Produced fashion illustrations and tech packs to communicate design intent.
Design Intern at Diners (Sohaye)
October 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025Designed prints for kids, teens, and womenswear collections. Supported styling for RTW and coordinated with production teams.
Freelance Fashion Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - PresentDeveloped detailed tech packs and designs for jackets, polo shirts, embroidered garments, and full collections for international clients (UK, USA etc). Provided precise specifications for fabrics, trims, sizing, and construction methods across multiple markets. Delivered creative and market-relevant designs for menswear, womenswear, and fusion wear.
Head Of Design at Weave Wardrobe
March 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025Direct seasonal collections from concept through production, managing a team of designers. Develop design calendars, set milestones, and oversee approval processes. Conduct trend and competitor research to guide design strategy. Source fabrics and manage sample production, ensuring alignment with brand vision and quality.
Fashion Designer at Diners (Sohaye & Nine Figures)
July 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025Designed womenswear (western & fusion). Created men’s graphic tees and developed footwear/accessory designs. Led fittings, sizing, and fabric selection to ensure final product quality. Produced fashion illustrations and tech packs to communicate design intent.
Design Intern at Diners (Sohaye)
October 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025Designed prints for kids, teens, and womenswear collections. Supported styling for RTW and coordinated with production teams.
Education
Master of Arts in Fashion Communication at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Asian Institute of Fashion Design
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023MA Fashion Communication at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Asian Institute of Fashion Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Asian Institute of Fashion Design
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023MA Fashion Communication at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025MA Fashion Communication at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Asian Institute of Fashion Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Qualifications
IELTS (English proficiency certificate)
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025IELTS
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025IELTS
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025IELTS
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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