I’m a surface pattern/textile designer and illustrator with expertise in hand-drawn and painted artwork, seamless repeats, and developing trend-led designs tailored to customer needs. My work experience includes creating intricate and versatile patterns for various applications while collaborating with clients to ensure timely delivery and aesthetic alignment.

Samia Farooq

I’m a surface pattern/textile designer and illustrator with expertise in hand-drawn and painted artwork, seamless repeats, and developing trend-led designs tailored to customer needs. My work experience includes creating intricate and versatile patterns for various applications while collaborating with clients to ensure timely delivery and aesthetic alignment.

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I’m a surface pattern/textile designer and illustrator with expertise in hand-drawn and painted artwork, seamless repeats, and developing trend-led designs tailored to customer needs. My work experience includes creating intricate and versatile patterns for various applications while collaborating with clients to ensure timely delivery and aesthetic alignment.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator at Creative Rights Group Inc.
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developed intricate and versatile patterns for textiles, stationery, wallpapers, and homewares, by combining creativity with market trends and delivering 2 monthly collections of repeat patterns and illustrations. Conducted trend research and developed custom patterns based on clients’ needs with a tight turnaround.
Retail Assistant at Spotlight
October 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted customers across home textiles and fabric departments, maintaining stock quality and visual presentation while gaining hands-on knowledge of textiles, trends, and material handling.
Graphic Designer at Zauk Bella Vista
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Designed menus, promotional materials, and in-store visuals while maintaining brand consistency and supporting sales goals through effective design.
Freelance Illustrator at The Monda Company
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Created original illustrations and surface artwork for product lines. Developed cohesive mini-collections by researching themes and building colour palettes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Home Economics
September 1, 1992 - July 1, 1996
Certificate 3 in Textile Design & Printing at TAFE Fashion Design Studio
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Qualifications

Leverage your Art
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
The Art and Joy of Surface Pattern Design
May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022