Hi, I'm Seema Talat, a fashion designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience in designing, pattern making, and production coordination. I enjoy turning ideas into practical garments and compelling visuals, with a strong eye for market trends and color theory. I thrive in cross-functional teams—collaborating with sales, sourcing, and overseas suppliers to deliver high-quality products on time. My hands-on skills in Adobe | Illustrator, pattern development, and tech pack creation help streamline production while maintaining creative integrity.…

Seema Talat

Hi, I'm Seema Talat, a fashion designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience in designing, pattern making, and production coordination. I enjoy turning ideas into practical garments and compelling visuals, with a strong eye for market trends and color theory. I thrive in cross-functional teams—collaborating with sales, sourcing, and overseas suppliers to deliver high-quality products on time. My hands-on skills in Adobe | Illustrator, pattern development, and tech pack creation help streamline production while maintaining creative integrity.…

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Hi, I’m Seema Talat, a fashion designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience in designing, pattern making, and production coordination. I enjoy turning ideas into practical garments and compelling visuals, with a strong eye for market trends and color theory.

I thrive in cross-functional teams—collaborating with sales, sourcing, and overseas suppliers to deliver high-quality products on time. My hands-on skills in Adobe | Illustrator, pattern development, and tech pack creation help streamline production while maintaining creative integrity.

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English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Product Associate at Totes Isotoner Canada
June 30, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Inputted product release details and specs into the system for buyer review; increased efficiency of data inputs by 50%. Reviewed product releases and specs and followed up with factories. Position required excellent computer and administrative skills, and good communication skills.
Product Merchandiser at Mad Engine Canada
February 27, 2026 - September 25, 2025
Worked with Sales Team and Sourcing Director to cost upcoming orders in a timely manner. Re-worked artwork or designs with graphic artists. Created Purchase Orders and gathered required Technical Packages for overseas suppliers. Communicated daily with overseas suppliers/buyers/sales team. Kept WIP and production binder updated weekly.
Fashion Designer/Owner at Seema Talat Designs
December 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Design and produce exclusive, Made in Canada women’s clothing. Trend research, marketing and selling the brand collection in Toronto/ GTA.
Textile Graphic Artist at Ash City Worldwide Canada
December 31, 2011 - September 26, 2025
Contract role providing overall support to Textile Graphic Designer; prepared sketches using Adobe Illustrator for upcoming seasons; prepared virtuals for custom orders and embroidery; prepared university logos using Adobe Photoshop for domestic/international customers.
Total Brand Management at Hudson's Bay Canada
December 31, 2009 - September 26, 2025
Provided overall support to Lingerie Category Manager in coordination and execution of product development and sourcing activities. Prepared presentations and product lines for strategy and adoption meetings. Coordinated with buying teams on seasonal trends and communicated tech packs to overseas vendors. Collaborated with CAD team on prints and boards; assisted in P/E calendar; monitored prototype sample construction to ensure accurate construction details; selected materials and trims.
Senior Product Associate at Totes Isotoner Canada
June 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Inputted product release details and specs into system for buyer review; increased efficiency of data inputs by 50%. Reviewed product releases and specs; followed up with factories. Position required excellent computer and administrative skills, and good communication skills.
Product Merchandiser at Mad Engine Canada
February 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Collaborated with Sales Team and Sourcing Director to cost upcoming orders in a timely manner. Reworked artwork or designs with graphic artists. Created purchase orders. Gathered required Technical Packages for overseas suppliers. Communicated daily with overseas suppliers, buyers and sales team. Updated WIP and production binder on a weekly basis.
Fashion Designer/Owner at Seema Talat Designs
December 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Designed and produced exclusive, Made in Canada women’s clothing. Conducted trend research for new designs; marketing and selling the brand collection in Toronto/ GTA.
Textile Graphic Artist at Ash City Worldwide Canada
December 31, 2011 - September 26, 2025
Provided overall support to Textile Graphic Designer in the execution of graphic requirements. Prepared sketches using Adobe Illustrator for upcoming season. Prepared visuals for custom orders as well as embroidery department. Prepared University logos using Adobe Photoshop for domestic/international customers. Analyzed sample construction to achieve accurate construction details.
Total Brand Management at Hudson's Bay Canada
December 31, 2009 - September 26, 2025
Provided overall support to Lingerie Category Manager in the coordination and execution of product development and sourcing activities for assigned brands and commodities. Prepared presentations and product lines for strategy and adoption meetings. Participated in sessions with buying team for assessment of seasonal trends. Communicated tech packs to overseas vendors. Coordinated design, fabric and findings/trims to technical team and vendors. Partnered with CAD team in completion of print and storyboard development. Assisted in executing the P/E calendar to meet objectives on time. Monitored prototype sample construction to ensure accurate construction details. Identified material selection as well as trims/findings according to the product requirements. Worked effectively with overseas vendors in the execution of samples to reflect accurate construction specifications.
Product Merchandiser at Mad Engine Canada
March 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Worked with Sales Team/Sourcing Director to cost upcoming orders in a timely manner. Re-work artwork or designs with graphic artists. Create Board Purchase orders. Create/Gather required Technical Package for overseas supplier. Communicate daily with Overseas Suppliers/ Buyers/Sales Team. Keep updating WIP as well as production wall and production binder on weekly basis.
Fashion Designer/Owner at Seema Talat Designs
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2018
Design & produce exclusive, “Made in Canada” women’s clothing. Trend research for the new designs, marketing & selling the brand collection in Toronto/ GTA.
Textile Graphic Artist (Contract) at Ash City Worldwide Canada
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Overall support to Textile Graphic Designer in the execution of all graphic requirements. Prepared sketches using Adobe Illustrator for upcoming season. Prepared visuals for custom orders as well as for embroidery department. Prepared University logos using Adobe Photoshop for domestic/international customers.
Total Brand Management at Hudson Bay Canada
April 30, 2006 - November 29, 2009
Provided overall support to Lingerie Category Manager in the coordination and execution of product development and sourcing activities. Prepared presentations and product lines for strategy and adoption meeting. Collaborated with buying team to assess seasonal trends; managed tech packs with overseas vendors; coordinating CAD teams on prints; assisted in P/E calendar; supervised prototype sample construction to ensure accuracy.

Education

Fashion Techniques & Design Program (2-year Program) at George Brown College
April 1, 2007 - August 15, 2009

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Industry Experience

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

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