Hello, I’m Shweta Shah—a textile designer and fashion illustrator with over 14 years of experience creating distinctive surface textures, colour palettes, and garment concepts for fashion and lifestyle brands. I’m proficient in multimedia techniques, trend forecasting, and client‑facing design solutions. I’m seeking a dynamic role where I can drive creative direction, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and deliver impactful designs that resonate with people and brands.…

Shweta Shah

Hello, I’m Shweta Shah—a textile designer and fashion illustrator with over 14 years of experience creating distinctive surface textures, colour palettes, and garment concepts for fashion and lifestyle brands. I’m proficient in multimedia techniques, trend forecasting, and client‑facing design solutions. I’m seeking a dynamic role where I can drive creative direction, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and deliver impactful designs that resonate with people and brands.…

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Hello, I’m Shweta Shah—a textile designer and fashion illustrator with over 14 years of experience creating distinctive surface textures, colour palettes, and garment concepts for fashion and lifestyle brands. I’m proficient in multimedia techniques, trend forecasting, and client‑facing design solutions.

I’m seeking a dynamic role where I can drive creative direction, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and deliver impactful designs that resonate with people and brands.

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Textile & Product Designer at Cancelled Plans
December 1, 2026 - Present
Created art installation from up-cycled scrap cancan; designed ideas for prints; oversaw sampling to production; managed day-to-day production responsibilities for Mallé & Cancelled Plans.
Visiting Lecturer at FAD
April 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Developed and taught Textile Technology for the Fashion Business Department.
Visiting Lecturer at FAD, Mumbai
April 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Developed and taught Textile Technology for the Fashion Business Department.
Design Consultant & Tutor at Chanakya School of Craft
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Designed curated sample collections for Chanakya’s atelier. Tutored embroidery design development.
Design Consultant & Tutor at Chanakya School of Craft, Mumbai
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Designed curated sample collections for Chanakya’s atelier; tutored embroidery design development.
Freelance Digital Print Designer at Colour Theories UK
May 1, 2023 - Present
Created hand-painted artworks digitised into repeat/placement prints.
Visiting Lecturer at Mod ‘Art
September 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Conducted fashion illustration workshops for first year students.
Visiting Lecturer at Mod ‘Art, Mumbai
September 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Conducted fashion illustration workshops for first year students.
Visiting Lecturer at Istituto Marangoni
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2025
Taught Textile Design, Fashion Illustration, and Digital Illustration for multiple course levels. Guided Collection Design for Short Course and Textile Design Postgraduate students.
Pinterest Influencer & Collaborator at Asian Paints
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Created and photographed innovative visual content for Pinterest boards.
Visiting Lecturer at Istituto Marangoni, Mumbai
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2025
Taught Textile Design, Fashion Illustration, and Digital Illustration for multiple course levels; Guided Collection Design for Short Course and Textile Design Postgraduate students.
Design Head at Krishna Alkali Pvt. Ltd
November 1, 2014 - December 1, 2018
Led design team, boosting selection rate by 90% and conversion by 70%; developed bi-annual print collections, growing clientele by 60%. Presented collections to clients including Aditya Birla, Allen Solly, Louise Phillip, Van Heusen, True Blue, Raymond, Next Look, Park Avenue, Parx, Blackberry.
Internship at Monsoon Accessorize, London
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Researched trends and created mood/trend boards for Accessorize and Angels brands; Designed embroidery samples and technical packs for production.
Intern at Monsoon Accessorize, London
September 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013
Researched trends and created mood/trend boards for Accessorize and Angels brands; designed embroidery samples and technical packs for production.
Internship at Karen Nicol (textile embroidery artist), London
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Assisted in creating embroidered bags for VIPs at Hampton Court Flower Show.
Intern at Karen Nicol, London
July 1, 2013 - July 31, 2013
Assisted in creating embroidered bags for VIPs at Hampton Court Flower Show.
Designer & Production Head at Nachiket Barve Design
January 1, 2009 - August 1, 2011
Showcased collections at Lakmé and Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week; assisted in fabric manipulation, styling, and sourcing for four collections; managed production and client orders; styled seasonal look-books.

Education

BA Hons Textile Design at Nottingham Trent University, UK
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Diploma in Apparel Manufacture and Design at P.V. Polytechnic, S.N.D.T women’s university, Mumbai
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
B. A. Hons Textile Design at Nottingham Trent University, UK
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Diploma in Apparel Manufacture and Design at P.V. Polytechnic, S.N.D.T women’s university, Mumbai
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail

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